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Highlights
- Start an off-road adventure across Iceland’s rugged volcanic landscape in a 4x4 Super Jeep heading towards Katla Ice Cave.
- Discover the surreal beauty of an ice cave adorned with blue ice and black volcanic ash, open for exploration throughout the year.
- Learn about the active Katla volcano, its historical eruptions, and South Iceland's distinctive geology from your English-speaking expert guide.
- Safety is ensured as no glacier experience is needed; helmets, headlamps, and crampons are provided to you at no extra cost.
- After completing the hike, savor a warm cup of coffee along with chocolates before enjoying round-trip transfers back to Vík.
Your Experience
Start an off-road adventure from Vík in a 4x4 Super Jeep with an expert local guide. Explore Katla Ice Cave over a thrilling 3-hour journey, experiencing Iceland’s dynamic natural wonders firsthand.
Getting started
Your experience begins at the designated meeting point where you’ll check in and receive a brief safety briefing. After equipping yourself with crampons and a helmet, board your Super Jeep for an exciting drive across volcanic floodplains toward the glacier.
Katla Ice Cave & Mýrdalsjökull Glacier
This ice cave lies beneath the active Katla volcano, known for its stunning layers of blue glacial ice and volcanic ash. It is part of Iceland’s vast Mýrdalsjökull glacier in the ever-evolving southern landscape.
- Super Jeep adventure: Traverse off-road through black sand plains and rugged highlands to experience Iceland's unique volcanic terrain up close.
- Guided glacier walk: Enjoy a beginner-friendly, 20-minute guided tour on the glacier. Your guide will share insights into the region’s geology and volcanic history.
- Katla Ice Cave: Discover this natural cave where blue ice meets dark ash to create dramatic patterns, showcasing Iceland's iconic “Fire and Ice” landscape.
- Essential gear included: For your safety and comfort during the tour, glacier crampons, helmets, and headlamps are provided.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Round-trip transfers in a 4x4 Super-Jeep
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Entry to the Blue Ice Cave
- Safety accessories including helmet, headlamps, and crampons
- Coffee and chocolates
- Additional items like support shoes, waterproof boots, beanies, gloves, and neck warmers are not included.
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Please bring gloves and a hat to keep warm during your tour.
- The adventure is not suitable for children under 8 years old in winter and under 6 years old in summer, or for women who are more than 7 months pregnant due to safety concerns. Pregnant women up to 6 months may join the tour if they're physically able.
- Good physical condition is recommended as the journey includes a bumpy jeep ride and moderate hiking on rugged terrain.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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Booking FAQs
Bring gloves and a hat to stay warm during the tour.
Children under 8 years old in winter and under 6 years old in summer are not allowed to join the tour. The tour is not recommended for women who are 7 months pregnant or more due to safety and comfort concerns.
You should be in good physical condition to participate, as the tour includes a bumpy jeep ride and a moderate hike and can be physically demanding. The tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility. Pregnant women up to 6 months may join at their own discretion.
Arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure; late arrivals may lose their spot and are not guaranteed a refund. Rental accessories are available for an additional fee, including support shoes, waterproof jackets and pants, beanies, gloves, and neck warmers. Ice caves are natural formations that change frequently, so the cave you visit may look different from online photos. Guides will always take you to the safest and most beautiful accessible areas on the day of the tour. Access to specific ice caves may vary depending on weather and natural conditions. A child seat is required for young children during the jeep ride, and the jeeps do not support Isofix seats.
While skip-the-line passes are not applicable to mandatory security checks at attractions like the Blue Ice Cave, they will still be part of your visit.
The Katla Ice Cave and Mýrdalsjökull Glacier are key highlights of this tour.
Participants should be in good physical condition as the tour involves a bumpy jeep ride, moderate hiking, and can be physically demanding.
Helmets, headlamps, and crampons are provided; however, you should bring gloves and a hat to stay warm during the tour.
Children under 8 years old in winter and under 6 years old in summer are not permitted on the tour for safety reasons.
It's recommended to bring gloves, a hat, support shoes, waterproof boots, beanies, gloves, and neck warmers as these items are excluded from inclusions but can enhance your experience.
The tour is not recommended for women who are more than 7 months pregnant due to safety and comfort concerns.
It's important to join your guide at the designated meeting point on time, as delays may impact your ability to participate fully in the tour activities.
Included are helmets, headlamps, and crampons for safety; additionally, you'll enjoy coffee and chocolates after completing the hike before returning to Vík.