Iceland Travel GuideLOCAL TRAVEL AGENCY IN ICELAND
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The Katla ice cave sits under the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and is one of the few ice caves in Iceland open all year, since it is formed by geothermal heat rather than seasonal melt. These tours are run by a local travel agency in Iceland with certified glacier guides.
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Private tourSouth CoastPrivate South Coast & Katla Ice Cave TourPrivate tour from160,000 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice CaveSuper-Jeep Tour from VíkFrom, per person26,030 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour from ReykjavikFrom, per person36,199 ISKSee dates
4-day tourSmall groupHighlands · South Coast4 Day Iceland Tour with LandmannalaugarGolden Circle, South Coast & LandmannalaugarFrom, per person169,990 ISKSee dates
4-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4 Day Iceland Summer Tour PackageSmall-group minibus tourFrom, per person171,792 ISKSee dates
8-day packageSmall groupAround Iceland8 Day Iceland Summer TourRing Road small-group minibus tourFrom, per person346,126 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave & South Coast Super Jeep TourFrom, per person35,500 ISKSee dates
3-day packageSmall group3 Day Iceland Summer TourGolden Circle, Glacier Hike & Ice CaveFrom, per person126,998 ISKSee dates
6-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland6 Day Iceland Ring Road Tour in SummerSmall-group minibus tourFrom, per person277,119 ISKSee dates
Day tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave TourFamily Friendly Ice CaveFrom, per person29,990 ISKSee dates
Private tourSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave Private TourPrivate tour from175,000 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 datesTry removing a filter, or ask a local and we will find the right trip for you.
Unlike the blue ice caves further east, which only open in winter, the Katla ice cave is shaped by geothermal heat from below, giving it black ice streaked with volcanic ash rather than the bright blue of other caves.
Tours usually start with a super jeep ride onto the glacier from a meeting point near Vík, followed by a walk into the cave with a guide.
Because it is available year-round, it is a good option if your trip does not fall in the winter ice cave season (roughly November to March) elsewhere in Iceland.
Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are essential, since temperatures inside the cave and up on the glacier are low even in summer.
Yes, it is one of the few ice caves in Iceland accessible year-round, because it is formed by geothermal heat rather than seasonal melting.
The ice is mixed with volcanic ash from the Katla volcano beneath the glacier, giving it a dark, streaked appearance rather than bright blue.
No, these are guided tours suitable for most fitness levels, with equipment such as crampons provided.
Most depart from a meeting point near Vík on the south coast.
Warm, waterproof layers and sturdy waterproof footwear. It is cold on the glacier even in summer.