15 Ice Caves in Vík That Are Worth the Day

1.Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

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

Off-road Super Jeep from Vík to Katla Ice Cave. See blue ice and frozen ash on a small-group glacier walk, with optional falls stops.

“Everything was absolutely beautiful! Bumpy drive to get to the cave but it’s definitely worth it!! We do make 2 stops to the waterfalls after the cave which I think should be mentioned more clearly in the itinerary - however the entire trip is worth it! The guides were amazing as well :)”

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2.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

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

Skaftafell glacier hike plus natural blue ice cave on Vatnajökull, guided by experts, with free parking and hot drinks. 4 hours.

“A complete glacier tour with all required gear provided. Excellent guide (Maria) made the experience more stunning and in the same time relaxing.”

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3.Katla Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,450 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Ride a Super Jeep into Katla Volcano Geopark, walk onto Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, then explore Katla Ice Cave with crampons and helmets.

“The ice cave was really intriguing to see. We unfortunately had some strong rain and wind, so chilly but still worth it. really enjoyed our gyide Gabriel from Italy. He was especially attentive to safety and loved his stories of exploring for new caves.”

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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

Super Jeep to Katla’s ice cave near Vík for a short, safe walk on glacier ice, with crampons, helmet, and an English guide.

“Our tour guides were amazing (and funny)!! Edgar and Hak(i don’t remember his full name) were great and super informative. I would definitely recommend this!”

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5.Ice Cave Tour from Vík

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

Katla ice caves tour from Vík: a guided walk into living glacier ice, small groups, safety gear, and about 3 hours of wonder.

“I would like to start by saying that the Tour Company and Guide were incredibly nice and did a great job but the value for the money on this tour is not there. We happened to go on a windy day and black volcano ash was in our eyes, teeth, clothes and all over our faces. Not what we expected. Sadly the glacier is melting and the ice cave was very small and there were multiple tour groups there just pushing people along. We had ice climbed another glacier the day before and I wish we left it at that. We spent too much money and time on this tour…”

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6.Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour

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

Small-group Katla Ice Cave tour from Vík with Super Jeep ride, crampons and helmets, and an exclusive glacier-cave visit in 3 hours.

“Our tour guide was amazing! Felt like a very personalised tour.”

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7.Myrdalsjokull glacier and Katla Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 212 reviews · 3 hours · from $250

Super jeep onto Mýrdalsjökull glacier, crampons on, then explore the Kötlujökull Ice Cave at Katla near Vík in a 3-hour tour.

“Super funny guide who let us stop for a million photos and gave good geographical insight and local recommendations. An incredibly cool tour that was well worth it.”

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8.Katla Volcano Ice Cave – Super Jeep Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 199 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $202

Off-road super jeep to the Katla Ice Cave near Vík, with crampons, safety gear, and a glacier hike to ever-changing blue-black ice.

“Dress for all weather conditions, is a great tour, we really enjoyed it and our guide Leif was wonderful. Thank you.”

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9.Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Day Tour

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

Reykjavik to Katla Ice Cave and Iceland’s south coast waterfalls and black sand beach, with a Super Jeep ride and guided glacier hike.

“We had such a great day. Our guide Karina was so entertaining and kept us engaged the whole day. Each stop was so beautiful and perfectly timed. Stunning waterfalls and black sand beaches. However, we do wish we knew the ice cave was very small and you’re only able to go in a little bit. But otherwise it was an incredible day! Definitely, good value.”

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10.Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Day Tour

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

Reykjavik to Vik in one day for Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, and the Katla Ice Cave by super-jeep with provided crampons.

“The guide was pretty stoic during pick up. He provided a lot of local information. We were pressed for time but did have the opportunity to see both waterfalls, a quick stop at the beach including picking up some sandwiches for lunch. The cave tour and glacier walk was awesome!! The only downside was the temperature in the van was not well regulated. We roasted until we asked for some relief. Several reminders were needed to make adjustments.”

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11.Katla Ice Cave Tour from Vik Small-Group Guided Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Small-group Katla Ice Cave tour from Vik combines 4WD black sand roads, expert safety briefings, and a guided glacier cave walk.

“It was an incredibly enjoyable trip. Our guide was incredibly funny and had a knack for keeping us in a good mood throughout the journey. He also shared a wealth of information about Iceland, including its history and the awe-inspiring ice caves and glaciers. Additionally, he has a charming little friend named Frosti, a cute polar fox. Overall, I highly recommend this tour. You’ll not only be treated to an impressive view of the glacier but also have a blast and, of course, meet Frosti! :)”

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12.3 Hours Katla Ice Cave Tour/Meet in Vík

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $266

Katla Ice Cave tour from Vík, small group up to 14. Super Jeep ride, helmets and crampons, guided descent, 3 hours in English.

“3 hours for a few minutes in the cave. Tons of people. Very little information from the guide. It was all about getting a photo for Instagram.”

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13.Katla Ice Cave Extended 4-hour Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $313

Ride a Super Jeep to Katla Ice Cave near Vik. Explore with a certified glacier guide, crampons, helmet, and headlamp on a 4-hour tour.

“Beautiful landscape, excellent tour guide and once in a lifetime opportunity. The ice cave is ever changing but stunning and an excellent experience getting up to the cave. The tour guide, Gabby, was very knowledgeable, great historian and a great educator in a fun way!”

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14.Katla FastTrack Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $250

FastTrack Katla Ice Cave tour from Vík. Ride a Super Jeep over black sand, then explore shimmering blue ice with a local guide in 3 hours.

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15.2 Day South Iceland, Glacier Lagoon & Blue Ice Cave tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $753

Two-day South Iceland tour: waterfalls, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Reynisfjara, and a super-Jeep Blue Ice Cave.

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