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The 15 Best Ice Cave Tours in Iceland

24 tours  ·  from $157 a head

Ice caves run roughly November to March, take small groups, and are never quite the same cave twice. The 15 below compare the Katla caves out of Vik with the Vatnajokull ones at Jokulsarlon, on price, drive time and how much walking is involved.

From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - The Super Jeep crossing from Vík
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

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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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour - Meeting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

2.Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jökulsárlón, then ride a Super Jeep toward Vatnajökull Glacier. Walk 5 to 15 minutes over rugged ground, use the provided crampons and helmet, and spend up to 1.5 hours inside a natural ice cave. Guides such as Axel, Fannar, and Mr B are praised for clear safety advice and lively glacier stories.

“Everything is great. Our guide was very funny and helpful.”

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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - Walking on Falljökull with crampons
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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

3.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

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

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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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour - The walk across Breiðamerkurjökull
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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

4.Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,681 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $162

Ride a Super Jeep from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to Breiðamerkurjökull, then walk across the ice to a changing natural cave. English-speaking guides such as Thor, Dori, AJ, and Benny explain the glacier, fit your crampons, and often help with photos. Allow 2.5 hours, warm clothing, and patience for changing ice and crowded cave entrances.

“Our guide Mr B was great. He was knowledgeable and humorous.”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - The Super Jeep crossing from Vík
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

5.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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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik - Starting in Vik and finding the meeting point
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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

6.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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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour - Skógafoss: A Powerful First Waterfall Stop
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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

7.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,090 reviews · from $270

Ride from Reykjavík to Vík, then take a Super Jeep toward Kötlujökull Glacier and its black-ash-streaked ice cave. You’ll hike on uneven, slippery ground with an English-speaking guide, then visit Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Guides such as Hawk, Thomas, Rebecca, and Bigg have been praised for humor, safety, and local insight.

“I liked the most the ride with the super jeep. The driver didn’t say his name, but he was excellent driver and guide. I was very happy and lucky to be in his jeep. . He told us stories about the name Katla cave, why it’s called like that, everything about the mountain there and the area all around. Just perfect! I wish I could know his name, to recommend him to others. We had a lot of fun!”

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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour - Meeting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

8.Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Ride a super jeep from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to Breiðamerkurjökull, then walk 1 to 4 kilometers to a natural ice cave chosen for current conditions. Your English-speaking guide provides helmets, crampons or micro-spikes, and glacier facts. Guides such as Javier, Iga, Guillermo, and Thomas have earned praise for safety, patience, and photography help.

“Amazing experience! Natural wonder not to missed , ever changing so your own unique experience in history. Our guide Thomas was excellent and made time to speak to everyone on the trip. Loved his job and who wouldn’t. Worth every minute of the long trip from the capital, driving and bracing the Icelandic weather!! Go early and beat the crowds, for an even better experience! The Super jeep was and added bonus, never scary just lots of fun and views are breathtaking on the way! Thank you Ice Explorers!”

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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull - Meeting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

9.The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

Meet at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon for a three-hour trip onto Vatnajökull. A modified 4x4 carries you toward the ice, then an English-speaking guide leads an easy glacier walk to one or more blue ice features. Guides such as Michal, Hanka, Barbara, and Damian are praised for clear explanations, patience, and helpful photos.

“the ice caves were so beautiful, such an amazing experience in Iceland. Our guide was very knowledgable, and took good care of everyone. Would definitely recommend.”

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Ice Cave Tour from Vík - The rough ride toward Katla
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Ice Cave Tour from Vík

10.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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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - Starting at Skaftafell Base Camp
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

11.Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Meet your English-speaking guide at Skaftafell Base Camp, ride 20 minutes by 4x4 bus, then hike Falljökull for about 2.5 hours. You’ll use crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe to reach a natural blue ice cave, explore crevasses, and learn how glaciers form and change. Guides such as Ola, James, and Albin are praised for safety and humor.

“Our guide Thomas was super! Don’t miss this experience. It’s fantastic 👍”

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights - Day one: tectonic plates, geysers, and Gullfoss
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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

12.3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058

Spend three packed days exploring Iceland from Reykjavík to the South Coast, with Golden Circle sights, glacier hiking, a naturally formed blue ice cave, Jökulsárlón, black sand beaches, two hotel nights, breakfasts, and Northern Lights opportunities. Guides such as Bran, Paul, Max, and David have been praised for safe driving and engaging local stories.

“Driver: John is very knowledgeable about the many different types of landforms and the history of Iceland and its people. We appreciated learning as much as we did about geography and geology and the changes that are affecting Iceland and that will affect us all. Tour: We saw so much and we were happy to have someone else driving us so we could take it all in and enjoy it. We do not believe we would have been able to do this on our own, and we were glad to enjoy the vistas and the sunny days that we were lucky enough to have. The views of the Northern Lights…”

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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour - The Super Jeep ride is more than a transfer
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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

13.South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 625 reviews · 10 hours · from $234

Ride a Super Jeep from Reykjavik along Iceland’s south coast to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Víkurfjara, and Katla Ice Cave. English-speaking guides such as Jón, John, Gunnar, and Christian share local stories, while crampons and helmets help you reach the changing glacier cave. Expect a long day and dramatic weather.

“Our guide was John he was very informative and was really funny. the ice cave was beutiful and being able to see a couple of waterfalls along the way was pretty. the south coast is beutiful”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour - What Katla and Mýrdalsjökull add to the visit
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour

14.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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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group - Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi, two very different waterfalls
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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

15.2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $689

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast in a small group of up to 19 people. Visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, and a seasonal blue ice cave. Hotel accommodation, breakfast, transfers, Wi-Fi, and guides are included.

“Our guide Filip was fantastic. He made the 2 days fun and memorable. He was very considerate with my mum. The places he showed us were breathtaking. Our Accommodation was comfortable and the staff at Smyrlabjorg were great. Our guide Jindra for the ice cave was fantastic with my 75yo mum.. I couldn't have been more impressed. We absolutely loved this 2 day adventure.”

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