Iceland · ICE CAVE TOURS
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The natural blue caves under Vatnajokull only exist in winter, and they are somewhere different every season. Katla, under Myrdalsjokull, stays open most of the year and is reached from Vik by super jeep. Below: the cave each tour actually enters, its open months, the drive it demands, and the fare.
Super Jeep to the Katla Ice Cave from Vík. Walk blue ice with volcanic ash, plus Mýrdalsjökull views and South Coast stops.
“Hydraulic/suspension broke but our guide made the mistake of it”
Step into Vatnajökull’s ice caves with a local guide, Super Jeep transfer, and safety gear, plus time to soak in Europe’s largest glacier.
“One in a life time experience. I wish we were taken a little inside like the other guides. Everyone should experience it at least once”
A small-group glacier hike near Skaftafell with gear, hot drinks, and a real blue ice cave inside Vatnajökull National Park.
“It was an astonishing experience to walk in and climb the ice. Anna, our guide, made it easy and seamless. She helped us navigate through the route very carefully and smoothly”
Ride a Super Jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull, gear up with crampons and headlamp, then explore Vatnajökull’s blue ice caves in small groups.
“Our guide Mr B was great. He was knowledgeable and humorous.”
Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep from Vik: Mýrdalsjökull glacier walk, guided cave tour, crampons, helmets, and geology stories for about 3 hours.
“Michael was a great tour guide, very friendly and informative! The tour itself exceeded our expectations, so amazing. Would highly recommend to anyone considering a glacier tour.”
Super Jeep to Katla’s ice cave from Vík. Crampons, helmet, and a glacier guide. See blue and black ice in 3 hours.
“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!”
Reykjavik day trip to Katla Ice Cave and South Coast waterfalls, mixing a Super Jeep ride, glacier hike, and volcanic ash ice.
“The life caves here spectacular, the entire time there was a great experience. Schoola our guide was a wealth of knowledge. Maybe in the description to bring change of clothes as people got very wet and had to buy new clothes , this delayed us getting back”
Super-jeep tour to a natural Vatnajökull blue ice cave from Jökulsárlón, with helmets and crampons, stunning ice colors in 3 hours.
“Amazing tour, would go again - the guides were very patient and knowledgeable about glaciers and gave a good history on the nature of glaciers. Had plenty of time to wander and explore the ice cave too! (We visited the Sapphire ice cave)”
Jökulsárlón blue ice cave tour on Vatnajökull: small-group glacier walk to vivid caves, 4x4 access, crampons provided. 3 hours.
“Barbara was the best ! We enjoyed every single part of the trip. She was very kind and helpful. Thank you for dealing with the happy people of California 💗🇮🇸”
A small-group walk into Katla ice caves from Vík, with safety gear, photo help, and 45 to 60 minutes exploring real glacier ice.
“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.”
A small-group half-day hike on Falljökull glacier plus a real blue ice cave, with crampons, axe training, and expert safety guidance.
“Our guide Thomas was super! Don’t miss this experience. It’s fantastic 👍”
3 days in Iceland with Golden Circle icons, glacier hiking, blue ice caves, Jökulsárlón icebergs, black sand beaches, and Northern Lights chances.
“We were picked up from the nearest bus stop in Reykjavik (tip: if you want hotel pickup instead of walking to the nearest bus stop, book a hotel that isn't in the city centre exclusion zone). The whole pickup process was seamless, no complaints there. Firstly, shout out to Paul who was our bus driver/tour guide (this company doesn't employ a seperate tour guide so the bus driver has to drive the bus, be the guide and organise everything). Paul was a warm and friendly local who knew Iceland like the back of his hand. He took us to little spots where he grew up and told us stories about…”
Super Jeep south coast from Reykjavik to Katla ice cave, with waterfalls and black sand beaches. 10-hour small-group day trip.
“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”
Katla Ice Cave from Vík: small-group Super Jeep ride, crampons and helmet gear, and a guided walk into changing blue ice.
“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.”
2-day small-group South Coast tour from Reykjavik with Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon, waterfalls, black sand, and a comfy stay.
“I’m so glad that I decided to do this tour. Our guide, Gulli, knew what he is doing and was able to manage “Viking weather” well. Despite the weather, we didn’t miss much. He made sure that we get to see everything and more.”
