Top 8 Ice Cave Tours in Vik

1.Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,110 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $194Our pick

You’ll ride an off-road Super Jeep from Vík across Mýrdalssandur to Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, then walk with crampons into the changing Katla Ice Cave. Guides such as Helgi, Peter, Alex, and Kamil add useful stories about volcanoes and ice. Expect a bumpy ride, a short slippery walk, and striking blue ice mixed with black ash.

“Our guide was excellent, was fun and friendly, explained about the cave and interesting facts, answered our questions and gave us plenty of time in the cave. He also was great at taking photos of us!”

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2.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165Best value

Meet at Tröll Expeditions in Hof for a four-hour small-group trip onto Falljökull. Your certified English-speaking guide provides crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe before leading you past crevasses, moulins, and a changing blue ice cave. Guides such as Maria, Elena, and Camino are praised for clear safety advice and thoughtful pacing.

“I thought that the tour was WONDERFUL! We lucked out and had a beautiful sunny day and about 50 degrees out. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the glacier and was able to answer all of our questions. The ice cave was especially neatly. I would highly suggest taking this tour!”

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3.Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,310 reviews · from $230

From Vik’s Icelandic Lava Show, you’ll ride a rugged Jeep toward Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, fit crampons and a helmet, then walk to a natural ice cave beneath Katla Volcano. English-speaking guides such as Stefan, Oi, Siggi, and Sara explain the cave’s geology and help you safely through changing ice conditions.

“This was one of the most incredible experiences during our visit to Iceland. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided many opportunities to see Katla from different vantage points. All safety gear was included.”

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4.Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Ride a Super Jeep from Vik to Kötlujökull Glacier, then walk into a natural ice cave beneath Katla Volcano. A certified guide leads the short glacier route, explains the ice and volcano, and supplies a helmet and crampons. Guides such as Hawk, Gaby, Syra, and Edgar are praised for making the trip both safe and entertaining.

“Incredible, other-worldlike experience! There was more hiking than we expected (one family member was older) and maybe less time in the cave itself. But amazing scenery and we could take it slow, and the provided crampons were invaluable. Definitely needed fully waterproof jacket/pants that day, and I was happy I brought hiking boots. Our guide Natalia was fantastic—so much great information. Would highly recommend thus tour!”

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5.Ice Cave Tour from Vík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $220Top rated

From Vík, Katlatrack takes you by rugged off-road vehicle toward Katla Ice Cave, then leads you on a glacier walk and 45 to 60 minutes of cave exploration. Guides such as Ari, Boris, Carlos, and Thomas add local stories, music, safety help, and photos. The route is active, weather-dependent, and best for ages six and up.

“This was a great experience. Had a blast exploring the unique terrain and landscapes of Iceland. The guide was helpful and focused on our safety to and from the cave. The jeep ride out and back was bumpy but fun and as someone who usually gets carsick it didn’t make me nauseous.”

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6.Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · 3 hours · from $181

From Vík, you’ll ride a Gravel Travel Super Jeep into the Katla Glacier area, hear stories about the subglacial volcano, and walk a few minutes to a natural ice cave. Guides such as Gunnar, David, Tate, and Teitur are known for lively explanations and helpful photos. Expect a small group, uneven ground, crampons, and a cave that changes with the seasons.

“Our guide told us a lot of interesting things, it was really fun. The cave was an exciting experience, and we were able to take some really cool photos.”

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7.Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 187 reviews · 12 hours · from $299

Spend 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavík, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara. Then switch to a Super Jeep for a bumpy ride toward Katla Ice Cave and a guided glacier walk. English-speaking guides such as Beda, Federico, and Jake add useful stories and safety help along the way.

“We absolutely loved the tour. Both of our guides were awesome. The bus was really comfy & made the 12 hour day feel so easy. Katla was gorgeous & Thales our guide made it a really fun day. He was a highlight of the day for sure! We had a great time. Absolutely worth the money & was the perfect way to go explore the South Coast. We normally aren’t “tour” people when we travel, so we were nervous about it, but it was great. 10/10”

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8.Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $320

Leave Reykjavik at 8:00 a.m. for Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, and a thrilling super-jeep ride to Katla Ice Cave. A small group of up to 18 shares a guide, glacier gear, and a long but rewarding day. Hiking boots are required, with rentals available.

“Incredible day, one of our favourite of the trip. Our guides were so knowledgeable, friendly, and took their time to let us explore.”

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