Note that the recent volcanic activity in Iceland is not causing any issues with arriving and departing from Iceland.
All regular tours and activities are operating as scheduled with the exception of Blue Lagoon visits and Reykjanes tours. The volcanic activity is limited to an area on the Reykjanes peninsula, with no effects on the capital area or other areas in Iceland.
In the case of any cancellations due to Blue Lagoon closures or other interruptions, a full refund will be provided.
Tour Operator: Arctic Adventures 3 hours Travel method:   Self-Drive Region / Starts from: South

The Ice Cave Under The Volcano - Katla Icecave Tour From Vík

The Katla Ice Cave Tour Under the Volcano - Katla Ice Cave from Vik

Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy.

Tour Highlights: Small Group Experience, Scenic Super Jeep Ride, View Over Myrdalsjokull, Visiting a Natural Ice Cave, Epic Landscapes, Expert Info on the Ice Cave

Arctic Adventures Katla Ice Cave Tour from Vik will become a memorable experience. Join Vik Ice Cave tour and visit the spectacular Katla Cave!

About Katla Cave tour:

We will be driving on road number 1, but will soon turn to no-man´s-land! You will be amazed as we drive by the mountains and glaciers all around us.

You will be taken up to the base of Kötlujökull glacier, where the view in front of you will be simply breathtaking: layers of different colored ice creating a striped pattern on the glacier will reveal thousands of years of history right before your eyes!

Your knowledgeable guide will tell you all about it and about the Ice Cave itself that you will visit shortly afterwards a small hike. This will be a both educating and exciting experience all at once!

Meeting point: If you choose to meet the tour at Vik, our tour guide will connect with you at The Ice Cave Bistro/ Restaurant in Vík. By the entrance at the back of the building, you will be able to find our guide holding an “Arctic Adventures” sign or standing by a super jeep marked with an Arctic Adventures sign in the window. The tour will start from Vík (approximately 2.5 hours from Reykjavik) where you will join everyone in a huge Super Jeep for the exciting day ahead.

Disclaimer: All day trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.

To learn more about Katla Ice Cave tours, visit this website.



Best price guarantee
No hidden costs
6 Minimum age: 6 years
Very easy
Free cancellation until 1 day before the departure
Cancellation fees:
+365 days - No charge
365 days-1 day - 0% of total reservation value
<1 day - 100% of total reservation value
What is included

Super Jeep Ride


Visit to a Natural Ice Cave


Crampons for Walking on Ice


All Required Safety Equipment


English Speaking Licensed Adventure Guide


Meeting point
  • Ice Cave Bistro, Austurvegur 20, Vík, 870
Important information

Warm clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots, head-wear and gloves. 


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