Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik
Make your own way to the meeting point inside the Icelandic Lava Show in Vík. Meet your guide and small group of fellow travelers, then hop aboard your Jeep for the short journey to the ice cave. Upon arrival, put on your provided crampons and helmet and prepare to walk inside a natural ice cave. Your guide leads the way into this natural wonder while filling you in on all the fascinating details about the glacier and how the ice cave was formed. After the otherworldly experience of exploring an ice cave, the Jeep takes you back to the meeting point.
Highlights
- ✓See a rare natural phenomenon—an ice cave under Katla Volcano
- ✓Safe experience—helmet and crampons are provided
- ✓Avoid steep climbing—a Super Jeep takes you up to the ice cave
- ✓A guide accompanies you in the ice cave so you don’t get lost
What you'll see & do
- ✓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. - Driving time to Vík from Reykjavík is around 2 hours and 30 minutes in good road conditions. Please note that if you arrive after departure time, your place on the tour can't be guaranteed or refunded.
What's included
- ✓Certified Glacier Guide
- ✓Visit to a Natural Ice Cave
- ✓Scenic Landscapes
- ✓All Safety Ice Cave Equipment: Crampons and Helmet
- ✓Stunning Ride on a Super Jeep into the country
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
- ✓Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- ✓Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- ✓Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- ✓Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- ✓Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- ✓Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Minimum age is 8 years
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik
Make your own way to the meeting point inside the Icelandic Lava Show in Vík. Meet your guide and small group of fellow travelers, then hop aboard your Jeep for the short journey to the ice cave. Upon arrival, put on your provided crampons and helmet and prepare to walk inside a natural ice cave. Your guide leads the way into this natural wonder while filling you in on all the fascinating details about the glacier and how the ice cave was formed. After the otherworldly experience of exploring an ice cave, the Jeep takes you back to the meeting point.
Highlights
- ✓See a rare natural phenomenon—an ice cave under Katla Volcano
- ✓Safe experience—helmet and crampons are provided
- ✓Avoid steep climbing—a Super Jeep takes you up to the ice cave
- ✓A guide accompanies you in the ice cave so you don’t get lost
What you'll see & do
- ✓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. - Driving time to Vík from Reykjavík is around 2 hours and 30 minutes in good road conditions. Please note that if you arrive after departure time, your place on the tour can't be guaranteed or refunded.
What's included
- ✓Certified Glacier Guide
- ✓Visit to a Natural Ice Cave
- ✓Scenic Landscapes
- ✓All Safety Ice Cave Equipment: Crampons and Helmet
- ✓Stunning Ride on a Super Jeep into the country
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
- ✓Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- ✓Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- ✓Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- ✓Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- ✓Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- ✓Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Minimum age is 8 years
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.