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Katla Ice Cave | Super Jeep from Vik

Katla Ice Cave | Super Jeep from Vik

4.7 (1209) 🕑 3 hours Free cancellation

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.

Languages: English
📍Víkurbraut 26, 870 Vík, Iceland
🏢Operated by Troll Expeditions

What you'll see & do

  • ✓You will meet our guides at our meeting point. You will receive all the glacier gears needed to access the cave, and step on a super jeep to start the ride towards the ice cave
  • ✓You will get off the super jeep and take a short hike, through the black sand desert, towards the glacier where the ice cave is located; once there, you will start the exploration of the beautiful Katla ice cave.

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'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

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.

How it works

The meeting point is at Vik Inn Hotel lobby (Víkurbraut 26, 870 Vík). You can also look up "Tröll.is 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/ lobby of the hotel Vik Inn. You need to arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before your departure time: note that if you arrive after 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 and weather conditions. If you arrive early, you can stay inside the lobby and enjoy our complimentary refreshments (coffee, hot chocolate, and some cookies).

Meeting Point

Tröll Expeditions Katla Ice Cave (Víkubraut 26, vik, Hvalfjarðarsveit, 301)

Requirement

• 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 before you go

Difficulty:
Easy

Cancellation policy

  • •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 180 days before the activity start time.
  • •A 97% 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.
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