Overview
Come join us in the one of a kind natural Ice Cave. Join us on a Super Jeep up to the glacier, where you'll enter a natural ice cave. The view inside the Ice Cave is truly spectacular the combination of the colors of the ice, you will get the chance to see some amazing black ice as well as some blue ice features.
The Katla Ice Cave is truly unique. The ice cave is located in Kötlujökull Glacier which is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Underneath the glacier waits the mighty volcano Katla where the both the glacier and the ice cave takes their name from.
The tour departs from the village of Vík where you will hop on a Super Jeep that takes you up to the ice cave. There you will put on crampons and a helmet to prepare you to walk inside the natural ice cave. Your expert guide will inform you all about the glacier and how the ice cave is formed by mother nature.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All fees and/or taxes
All safety gear: crampons, helmet and headlamps
Super Jeep - Ride to the Ice Cave
Food
Hiking/Trekking Shoes
Transfer from Reykjavik
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
There is a sign in front of The Soup company in Vik that says "Katla Ice Cave tour meeting point".
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Actual tickets will be emailed to you. Please kindly provide email address during booking.
What to expect
Visit this truly unique Ice Cave underneath Katla volcano. Witness the breathtaking combination of fire and ice inside one of the rarest natural phenomenon. The tour will start and end in Vik, 250 km from Reykjavik. Guests will need to make their own way to Vik for this tour. Bus service number 51 from Mjodd in Reykjavik will bring you to Vik.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Atlantic/Reykjavik).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Ice Cave at Katla Volcano
Can I cancel Ice Cave at Katla Volcano for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
There is a sign in front of The Soup company in Vik that says "Katla Ice Cave tour meeting point".
What's included?
- All safety gear: crampons, helmet and headlamps
- Super Jeep - Ride to the Ice Cave
What's not included?
- Food
- Hiking/Trekking Shoes
- Transfer from Reykjavik
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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