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The best ice cave tour in Iceland depends on when you travel and where you are staying. From October to April, the blue natural ice caves of Vatnajökull, reached from Jökulsárlón, are the classic choice, from 19,190 ISK.
Updated October 2026
Private tourSouth CoastPrivate South Coast & Katla Ice Cave TourPrivate tour from160,000 ISKSee dates
6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Winter PackageIce cave, glacier hike and Northern Lights on a guided 4-day tourFrom, per person238,500 ISKSee dates
6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Package: Northern Lights, Ice Cave & Glacier LagoonBlue Lagoon, ice cave, glacier hike, Jökulsárlón, SnæfellsnesFrom, per person164,880 ISKSee dates
5-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast5 Day Iceland ItineraryNorthern Lights, ice cave, glacier hike and Jökulsárlón Glacier LagoonFrom, per person143,980 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullExtreme Blue Ice Cave in IcelandFrom, per person36,900 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice CaveSuper-Jeep Tour from VíkFrom, per person26,030 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & West · Golden CircleSnowmobile & Ice Cave on Langjokull glacierFrom Geysir areaFrom, per person38,990 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour from ReykjavikFrom, per person36,199 ISKSee dates
2-day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & Vatnajökull · South Coast2 Day South Coast TourIce Cave, Glacier Lagoon & Diamond BeachFrom, per person80,404 ISKSee dates
Day tourLarge groupSnæfellsnes & WestInto the GlacierDay Tour from ReykjavikFrom, per person38,990 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullCrystal Ice Cave in IcelandSuper Jeep Tour on VatnajokullFrom, per person19,330 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullCrystal Ice Cave Photography Tour IcelandFrom, per person21,500 ISKSee dates
5-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast5 Day Iceland TourGolden Circle, South Coast & SnæfellsnesFrom, per person212,289 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave & South Coast Super Jeep TourFrom, per person35,500 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave TourFamily Friendly Ice CaveFrom, per person29,990 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupGlacier Zip Line + Glacier AdventureFrom, per person45,000 ISKSee dates
Day tourLarge groupGlacier Super Truck TourFrom, per person22,900 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSouth CoastSólheimajökull Ice Cave & Glacier HikeFrom, per person22,999 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestInto the Glacierfrom HúsafellFrom, per person27,900 ISKSee dates
Day tourLarge groupGolden CircleGolden Circle & Ice CaveMonster Truck Tour bus in IcelandFrom, per person34,990 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullVatnajokull Ice CaveSmall groupFrom, per person36,900 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullCrystal Ice Cave TourFamily Friendly Ice Cave TourFrom, per person21,890 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullSkaftafell Ice Cave & Glacier HikeFrom, per person18,598 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSnowmobile & Ice Cave Tour from ReykjavikFrom, per person49,990 ISKSee dates
Private tourGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullPrivate Crystal Ice Cave Photography Tour IcelandPrivate tour from150,000 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullEarly Bird Ice Cave Tour in Vatnajokull + Pro Photo PackageFrom, per person21,500 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSnowmobile Into the GlacierFrom, per person36,900 ISKSee dates
Day tourLarge groupIce Cave on a Glacier Monster TruckFrom, per person24,900 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullVatnajokull Ice CaveThe Largest Glacier in EuropeFrom, per person23,900 ISKSee dates
Private tourSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave Private TourPrivate tour from175,000 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestInto the Glacier & Northern Lights from ReykjavikFrom, per person46,990 ISKSee dates
Day tourLarge groupSnæfellsnes & WestInto the Glacier & Snowmobile from ReykjavikFrom, per person48,900 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave Extended Tour from VíkFrom, per person36,464 ISKSee dates
6-day tourSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day South Coast, Golden Circle & Westfjords TourFrom, per person239,990 ISKSee dates
4-day tourSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4-Day South Coast & Glaciers TourFrom, per person179,990 ISKSee dates
4-day tourSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4-Day Golden Circle, South Coast, Ice Cave & VolcanoFrom, per person169,990 ISKSee datesTry removing a filter, or ask a local and we will find the right trip for you.
| Tour | Price from | Where it starts | Season | Duration | Minimum age | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katla Ice Cave by super jeep | 26,030 ISK | Vík | All year | About 3 hours | 6 summer, 8 winter | 5.0 (27 reviews) |
| Katla Ice Cave family tour | 29,990 ISK | Vík | All year | 3 hours | 6 | 5.0 (6 reviews) |
| Katla Ice Cave & South Coast from Reykjavík | 35,500 ISK | Reykjavík | All year | 10–11 hours | 8 | 5.0 (6 reviews) |
| Katla Ice Cave private tour | 175,000 ISK per group | Vík | All year | About 3 hours | 8 | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Crystal Ice Cave by super jeep | 19,330 ISK | Jökulsárlón | Oct–Apr | About 3 hours | 6 | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Vatnajökull Ice Cave | 23,900 ISK | Jökulsárlón | Oct–Apr | 2.5–3 hours | 8 | 5.0 |
| Early Bird Ice Cave (fewer people) | 21,500 ISK | Jökulsárlón area | Oct–Apr | About 3.5 hours | 8 | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Crystal Ice Cave photography tour | 21,500 ISK | Jökulsárlón | Winter | 3.5 hours | 8 | 5.0 |
| Extreme Blue Ice Cave | 36,900 ISK | Jökulsárlón | Oct–Apr | 4.5–6 hours | 7 | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Skaftafell Ice Cave & Glacier Hike | 18,598 ISK | Skaftafell | Oct–Apr | About 4 hours | 8 | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Sólheimajökull Ice Cave & Glacier Hike | 22,999 ISK | Sólheimajökull | Oct–Apr | About 4.5 hours | 10 | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Monster truck ice cave from Gullfoss | 24,900 ISK | Gullfoss | Nov–mid Apr | 3–4 hours | 4 | 5.0 |
| Snowmobile & Ice Cave from Reykjavík | 49,990 ISK | Reykjavík | Nov–Apr | About 10 hours | 8 | 5.0 |
| 2-day South Coast, Jökulsárlón & ice cave | 80,404 ISK | Reykjavík | All year | 2 days | 6 | 5.0 (6 reviews) |
| Into the Glacier (man-made ice tunnel) | 27,900 ISK | Húsafell | All year | 3–4 hours | All ages | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Into the Glacier day tour from Reykjavík | 38,990 ISK | Reykjavík | All year | About 10 hours | 6 | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
Prices are per person unless marked per group. They are taken from the same data as the tour pages.
Not sure yet? Read our full guide: Ice cave tours in Iceland, which one to choose
The Katla ice cave near Vík is open all year and fits easily into a South Coast trip, from 23,666 ISK. If you are based in Reykjavík, choose a full-day tour that includes the transfer. All tours are led by certified glacier guides, and you book them with a local travel agency in Iceland.
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Booked with a local travel agency in Iceland · Ask a localNatural blue ice caves, such as those found in Vatnajökull, form and change each year and are only safe to visit roughly from November to March, when the ice is stable and cold enough.
The Katla ice cave is a natural ice cave in Kötlujökull, an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull, and tours run all year, making it the option if you are travelling outside the winter season. The man-made Into the Glacier tunnel in Langjökull is also open all year.
All ice cave tours require a certified guide and proper equipment, including crampons and a helmet, which are usually provided as part of the tour.
Wear warm layers and waterproof, sturdy footwear, since the ground can be wet and the cave itself is naturally cold.
The blue natural ice caves in Vatnajökull are visited from about October to April, when it is cold enough for them to be safe. The Katla ice cave under Mýrdalsjökull is open all year.
Langjökull, about 2.5 hours away. Katla is about 2.5 hours away too (near Vík). The Vatnajökull caves are about 5 hours away, so most people combine them with a night in the south.
From about 18,500 ISK per person for a tour from Skaftafell or Jökulsárlón. Day tours from Reykjavík, which include the transfer, cost from about 35,500 ISK.
Yes, at Katla. The blue ice caves in Vatnajökull and Langjökull are only visited in winter, because meltwater makes them unstable, but the natural Katla ice cave near Vík is visited all year. The man-made Into the Glacier tunnel in Langjökull is also open all year.
With a certified guide and proper equipment, yes; this is why independent access is not allowed and all visits go through a guided tour.
No, most ice cave tours are suitable for beginners, though a reasonable level of fitness helps for the walk to reach the cave.
Wear warm layers, a waterproof jacket and hiking boots. Helmets and crampons are provided.
Yes, on most tours from age 6 to 8. The monster truck tour from Gullfoss takes children from age 4.
The glacier guides check conditions before every tour. If it is not safe, the tour is cancelled and you choose another date or a full refund.
No. Ice caves change all the time and can collapse, so always go with a certified glacier guide.
Katla has black volcanic ash layered in the ice, which gives it a different, darker look. The brightest blue ice is in the Vatnajökull caves in mid-winter.