Katla Ice Cave | Super Jeep from the town of Vik

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Visit this truly unique Ice Cave underneath Katla volcano also known as the "Dragon Glass" Ice Cave. Witness the breathtaking combination of fire and ice inside one of the rarest natural phenomenon.

Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Minimum age
8 years
Getting there
Jeep / 4x4
Book by
1 hour before
Cancellation
Free up to 24 h before

from

29.822 ISK

per adult

Check dates & book

Next departures

  • Wed 30 Sept · 18:00
  • Thu 1 Oct · 09:30
  • Thu 1 Oct · 10:45
  • Thu 1 Oct · 14:00

Runs: All year

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

Why it's on Icebreaker

Katla Ice Cave

Katla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes, it sits under the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, and it last went off in 1918. The guides who drive you towards it seem relaxed about this, so you may as well be too. From Vík a super jeep crosses black sand and glacial rivers to Kötlujökull, where you get a helmet and crampons and walk a short way to a dark hole in the ice. Inside, the walls are striped blue and black; each dark band is ash from an old eruption, filed in date order. The cave melts and re-forms every season, so this year's is not last year's. Katlatrack, Troll Expeditions and Southcoast Adventure all start in Vík and take three to four hours.

From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.

Prices

Adult8 - 99 years29.233 ISK

Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.

About this tour

Visit this truly unique Ice Cave underneath Katla volcano also known as the "Dragon Glass" Ice Cave. Witness the breathtaking combination of fire and ice inside one of the rarest natural phenomenon. Join us on a Super Jeep up to the glacier, driving through scenic views of what looks like Moss Wonderland. Once you enter a natural ice cave. You'll feel like you are take a sneek peek into the highlands as you enjoy the ride all the way inside the country admiring the majestic mountains and fields of moss.

What's included

Stunning Ride on a Super Jeep into the country
Visit to a Natural Ice Cave
Scenic Landscapes
Certified Glacier Guide
All Safety Ice Cave Equipment: Crampons and Helmet

What to bring

• Hiking boots (also available for renting) • Warm clothing (first layer) • Waterproof clothing (second layer, also available for renting) • Gloves to protect your hands • Snacks and water

Good to know

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • What to bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots, head-wear and gloves.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • The meeting point is at the parking lot of the restaurant The Soup Company at Víkurbraut 5 in Vík. You can also look up "Tröll Expeditions Katla Ice Cave" on Google Maps for the exact location and driving directions. Please look for our guides and Jeeps marked Troll Expeditions once you arrive in the parking lot. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before your departure time Please note that if you arrive after the departure time, we cannot guarantee or refund your place on the tour. Driving time to Vík from Reykjavík is around 2 hours and 30 minutes in good road conditions. If you arrive early, you can stay inside the restaurant, which offers great soups, free parking, and restrooms.

Where it starts

Tröll Expeditions Katla Ice CaveVíkubraut 26, vik

Map of Tröll Expeditions Katla Ice CaveOpen in Google Maps

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Questions

How long is Katla Ice Cave?
About 3 hours.
How much does Katla Ice Cave cost?
From 29.822 ISK. Adult (8 - 99 years): 29.233 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Tröll Expeditions Katla Ice Cave, Víkubraut 26, vik. Most people drive there themselves.
What is the minimum age?
8 years.
When does it run?
All year round. Departures are listed for the next twelve months.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it easy.

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