The 15 Best Vik Tours & Ice Cave Trips

1.Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,302 reviews · from $203Our pick

Travel from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón with an English-speaking guide and driver, stopping at Diamond Beach, Vik, Seljalandsfoss, and scenic southern coast viewpoints. The 14-hour bus trip includes Wi-Fi and optional hotel pickup. Add the lagoon boat cruise from April to October when weather allows, and reserve it ahead for a guaranteed place.

“Very nice, good bus, the guide is very very nice and he knows a lot of things. I love it!!”

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2.South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,457 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $117

Spend 10.5 hours touring Iceland’s south coast from Reykjavik by comfortable coach. Walk near Seljalandsfoss, see Skógafoss, stop at Sólheimajökull and Reynisfjara, and visit Vík. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with multilingual audio available through the operator’s app.

“It was fulfilling and there's a lot to see. Matthias our guide have a lot of stories and information about Iceland so you would know more about the country. Every stop is a different experience. Definitely recommend ed.”

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3.Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

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

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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4.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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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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6.Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $54Best value

At Lava Show Vík, you watch red-hot molten lava flow close by, hear it sizzle, and feel its heat. A host explains Icelandic volcanism, the 1918 Katla eruption, and lava behavior before letting you touch cooling lava. The 55-minute English show includes safety glasses and a Q&A. Arrive 20 minutes early.

“This was so COOL! Seeing lava in real life was an incredible experience! It was a great way to spend an evening. Luis was so knowledgeable and kind. We had a great time! Definitely worth the stop!”

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7.Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,123 reviews · from $116

Meet your certified English-speaking guide at the Sólheimajökull parking lot and walk onto the glacier in a small, family-friendly group. You’ll use crampons, helmets, and ice axes while learning about moulins, crevasses, ice caves, and glacier movement. Guides such as Daniel, Steve, Daniela, and Tomas are praised for patient pacing, clear explanations, and good humor.

“Our guide (basha) was amazing, really helpful and knowledgeable she made our experience even better. Thank you so much”

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8.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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9.LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 974 reviews · 50 min · from $54

In Vík, an English-speaking Lava Master such as Louis explains Iceland’s eruptions before pouring real lava heated to 1,100°C just meters away. You’ll watch it flow, bubble, meet ice, and cool in a 50-minute indoor show. Seating is first come, first served, and breathable clothing is wise.

“Amazing to see lava in person! Loved every minute learning about volcanoes.”

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10.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

You’ll walk across Sólheimajökull for about an hour with a certified Icelandic Mountain Guides leader, using crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe. Expect blue ice, crevasses, glacial formations, and breaks for photos and glacier facts. Guides such as Sam, Sophia, Oskar, and Heini are praised for clear instruction and calm safety care.

“Amazing, guide Dennis was absolutely brilliant and catered for everyone’s needs and abilities, thank-you 👍👍”

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11.Ice Cave Tour from Vík

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

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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12.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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13.Quad Bike Tour on Black Lava Sands from Mýrdalur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $206

From the Mýrdalsjökull base near Vík, you’ll ride two people per ATV across river crossings, Katla’s black lava sands, the coast, the famous aircraft wreck, and mountain tracks. Guides such as Anthony, Hannis, Remmy, and Bjarki add safety tips, local knowledge, and plenty of photo help. A driver’s license is required.

“We had amazing time! The airplane stop was an added bonus that we didn’t know about and loved. We did have several people on the tour that were very interested in taking 6billion pictures so it was a bit annoying waiting for them to get the perfect pic instead of getting out and enjoying it in real time. The guides were kind and wonderful.”

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14.Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Walk across Sólheimajökull with a certified guide on this three-hour outing from the glacier parking area near Vik. Crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe are included. Guides such as Edgar, Anna, Eli, and Lilly adjust the pace for the group, explain the ice and volcanoes, and point out views toward Eyjafjallajökull.

“Amazing experience! I took my parents on this (62/60) and they absolutely loved it. Guide does a good job at matching everyone’s pace, responding to questions/needs and giving history about the glacier. Overall, a super fun experience, was very safe and suitable for all ages.”

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15.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Meet your certified guide at Sólheimajökull’s base, gear up, and walk across Iceland’s blue-white ice with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. Expect about 3km on uneven ground, clear safety coaching, glacier stories, photo stops, and a maximum group of 15. Hiking boots and waterproof clothing can be rented.

“Such a cool way to experience the glacier. The guides equip you with crampons, helmets, and harnesses (for emergencies only) and go through a lot of safety information beforehand so we felt prepared. The hike itself was fairly short with multiple stops to take photos and catch your breath as needed. Our guide Encsi shared a lot of information about the glacier and answered any questions from the group. I would recommend bringing a rain jacket, thin hat to wear under your helmet (no pompom), and gloves. Maybe a small backpack if you want to bring water or anything else. I would not have gone on the glacier without a…”

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