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A full-day Katla ice cave tour from Reykjavík. You see the big South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach by minibus, then switch to a Super Jeep in Vík for a 3-hour trip to an ice cave under Mýrdalsjökull.
This tour puts two of Iceland's most popular day trips into one long day. In the morning you drive east along the South Coast by minibus, stopping at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss and at the black sand beach near Vík. In Vík you switch to a Super Jeep for the Katla ice cave part of the day, which takes about 3 hours.
The Katla ice cave sits in Kötlujökull, an outlet of Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which covers the Katla volcano. The ice is striped black with volcanic ash from past eruptions, so it looks very different from the blue caves in Vatnajökull. After the jeep ride you walk about 20 minutes on sand and gravel, put on crampons and a helmet, and go into the cave with your guide.
It is a long day of about 12 hours, and you are back in Reykjavík around 8 pm. Most of the time is spent in the vehicle or on short walks, and the ice cave walk is easy for most people. The cave changes shape over the year, so its exact form depends on when you go. In winter daylight is short and roads can be icy, and the order of stops may change for weather and road conditions.
Yes. Unlike most ice caves in Iceland, the Katla ice cave can be visited all year. Its shape changes through the seasons.
Most people find it easy. It is about 20 minutes on sand and gravel, then a short slope onto the ice in crampons.
No. At lunch time the group stops where you can buy a warm lunch, and there are other stops for snacks, so bring money or a packed lunch.
The minimum age is 8, for the whole tour.
Katla is monitored by the Icelandic Met Office, and the tour only goes ahead when conditions are safe.
Absolutely beautiful day when we explored the South Coast of Iceland and the highlight of our trip, Katla ice cave and the glacier.
Would do this again any time I visit Iceland - definitely recommend
The best day of our trip to Europe. Katla Ice Cave is amazing and the waterfalls on the south coast also. Recommend this tour to anyone that has a full day in Iceland. Would be my number one choice.
Hillary G. · April 2026Great tour and we had a great time. The ice cave was the highlight and also Skogafoss. Guide was great and small group of people.
Idlo · March 2026The best day of our short trip to Iceland. Did this tour with our family of 6 and all of us really enjoyed the tour. Recommend!
Akalpit · March 2026We had magnificent time on this tour. South Iceland is absolutely beautiful. Both waterfalls and the black sand beach were simply stunning, just like on the photos but experiencing it is even more amazing. Then the Super Jeep ride up to the glacier and seeing Katla Ice Cave was an exceptional experience. I would recommend this tour to anyone!
Ted G. · January 2026We had the best experience on this tour. Had heard mixed reviews of Katla Ice Cave but it was magnificent. The walk up to the ice cave was pretty easy, we got crampons that helped with walking on the ice. Guide was great. Would love to go woth him on another tour but he said he usually only does this tour.
Cornelia · November 2025Our family haf the best time on this tour to Katla Ice Cave. The ice cave was larger than we had heard and we also loved the views from the glacier. Guide was friendly and waterfalls on the south coast were also beautiful.
Marie · November 2025Our family loved this tour to the south of Iceland and Katla Ice Cave. The ride from Vik to Katla in the Super Jeep was the most fun part in my opinion, but the ice cave of course beautiful as well.
Jacob G. · October 2025Not your run-of-the-mill day tour. Ice cave under a volcano, black beach, waterfall spray in wind — all intense. Our guide was experienced, knew how to keep us safe, gave good commentary. One of the most unique things we’ve done.
Lukas N.One long day, but packed with beauty. Katla ice cave is insane. Should do this tour if you like dramatic landscapes.
Emma W.Freezing in parts, but every moment was worth it. Ice cave, volcano ash, black sand beach. Bring good gloves and layers. Guide was great with gear and kept us safe. Killer photos. Dress warmly.
Oliver S.We took this with our 2 kids. They were nervous about the ice cave, but our guide gave them extra encouragement. The beach was fun, waterfalls dramatic. When we got to the ice cave, they kept saying ‘wow’ the whole time. Best day of the trip for them.
Chloe T.Got some rain that day but that did not ruin the tour. It all felt amazingly Icelandic. So raw, so dramatic. The Katla Ice Cave shine in that light was something I’ll never forget. Guide was real—no rush, always looking after the group.
Noah L.Man, the ice cave was absolutely jaw dropping. South Coast was beautiful too. I’m not a big walker but this was doable with the crampons and good guide. Big props to the guide who kept morale up when cold gusts hit.
Mia S.El tour de Katla fue espectacular. Cueva helada bajo el volcán, rocas negras, cascadas impresionantes. El guía muy paciente y amable. Hizo que todo el día fuera memorable.
Diego R.I’ve never done a glacier walk or ice cave before, and this tour was just friendly enough for someone like me. Guide explained where to put crampons, showed how to use ice axe. Katla ice cave was eerie and beautiful. Worth the drive from Reykjavik.
Aisha P.If you want adventure, do this. Ice cave under volcano was crazy cool. The South Coast stops were solid (Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, black sand). It was long, but the scenery kept making me forget about tiredness. Great guide, good gear, felt safe.
Marcus T.This Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour was one of the wildest, most beautiful days of our trip. The ice cave under Katla was surreal — layers of ice, volcanic ash, beautiful blue tones. The waterfalls, the beach, everything along the way was breathtaking. Our guide was top notch, safe, funny, and made sure we stayed warm and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Julia M.Our family had the most amazing time on the tour! Had heard mixed reviews of Katla Ice Cave online but it was more beautiful than I could have imagined! Photos do not capture it!
The beauty of the waterfalls and black sand beach were absolutely amazing as well.
Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides for both the sightseeing and ice cave super jeep tour!
I recently went on the Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour, and it was one of the most breathtaking experiences of my trip to Iceland! The journey takes you through some of the most scenic parts of Iceland’s South Coast, with stunning waterfalls, black sand beaches, and dramatic landscapes. The highlight of the tour was, of course, the Katla Ice Cave itself.
Our guide was knowledgeable and made sure we were safe and comfortable throughout the experience.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland who wants to see the beauty of the ice caves and explore the iconic landscapes of the South Coast. A must-do experience!
Our family had the most amazing time on this winter day in Iceland. The waterfalls were beautiful and the ice cave even better. Both our guides were excellent - fun, interesting and kind.
Hillary · February 2025Excellent experience. The ice cave was even better than we saw on recent photos and the waterfalls are breathtaking!
Amanda · December 2024This tour was the highlight of our trip to Iceland. We did tours almost every day for 7 days and this was the best one.
We really like the ice cave but also the ride up to the glacier, the landscape on the south coast is beautiful but becomes different and even more beautiful as you enter the highlands.
The waterfalls were of course also extremely beautiful. I loved that I could walk almost all the way to the powerful Skogafoss.
Other tours that we did were golden circle and Snaefellsnes and Blue Lagoon.
This tour was the highlight of our Iceland trip. The South Coast sites were breathtaking, and the Katla Ice Cave was something I’ll never forget. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience perfect. Worth every minute!
Emma F.We loved the South Coast and Katla Ice Cave tour. The views were out of this world, and the ice cave experience was thrilling. Our guide was excellent, providing information and keeping us safe. This tour is a must-do in Iceland!
Robert J.Seeing the South Coast was amazing, but the Katla Ice Cave was next-level. The landscape was surreal, and our guide was fantastic, sharing stories and fun facts. This is one of the best tours I’ve done—highly recommended!
Jessica T.We loved every minute of this tour! Walking inside Katla Ice Cave was magical, and the South Coast sites like Skógafoss and Reynisfjara Beach were stunning. Our guide was patient, fun, and made sure everyone had a great experience. A perfect tour for anyone wanting to explore Iceland’s wild beauty!
Rachel B.This was an amazing tour from start to finish. The South Coast was jaw-dropping, but the Katla Ice Cave was the true highlight. Our guide made the day memorable with engaging stories and insights. The small group made it feel personalized, and we left with unforgettable memories!
Daniel F.This tour took us to some of Iceland’s most beautiful spots! The South Coast is stunning, and the Katla Ice Cave was an incredible experience. Our guide shared fascinating facts about the area and kept us entertained. Highly recommended if you want to experience Iceland’s beauty up close!
Clara M.Katla Ice Cave and the South Coast had some of the most breathtaking sights I've ever seen. Walking through the ice cave was like stepping into another world, with layers of blue ice surrounding us. Our guide was fantastic, providing great information and keeping the tour fun and safe. Don’t miss this one!
Brian T.This tour was everything we hoped for and more. Seeing the South Coast’s stunning waterfalls and beaches was incredible, and the Katla Ice Cave was absolutely surreal. Our guide was knowledgeable and made every stop interesting and exciting. Highly recommend this unique experience!
Amanda C.Magnificent tour! Loved Katla Ice Cave - was way better than I thought! And the waterfalls are also beautiful!
Jimenez · November 2024The Katla Ice Cave tour was absolutely stunning! Explored magical ice formations, and the guide shared interesting info. The journey was comfortable, and the icy landscapes were like another world. We were a little bit afraid that the hike would be difficult for us, but it is only a short hike from the Super Jeep to the ice cave, and exploring the ice cave was not difficult at all. Great pick-up service in Reykjavik, too and the waterfalls are stunning. If you want a unique and breathtaking experience, the Katla Ice Cave tour is a must-try!
Friedrich M. · February 2024Fabulous Tour, incredible experience guides were excellent. Truly, an experience of a lifetime. I believe you must be in good shape to do this trip and Heights should not bother you too much
Anastasia · November 2023I am very glad I booked the tour. It was a unique experience for me and unlike any outdoor activity I had done before. The ride in a super jeep, The drive through the black sand desert leading up to the glacier, walking on sheets of ice up to and into the ice cave, everything was very unique for me. The guide was funny and willing to answer the questions. He gave good information and instructions about the use of crampons, how to walk on ice etc. If the photos you see as part of the tour advertisements are your only criteria to go on this tour, then expect to see a different site when you get there. The face of the glacier keeps changing and so do the ice caves.
Shannon · November 2023This was the most magnificent day of our trip, and I can easily say that it was the best day of 2022! We loved everything about this day. The Ice Cave, and the waterfalls were simply amazing! I will recommend this tour to everyone I know that is traveling to Iceland so if anyone is reading this and wondering if they should go on the tour or not, just go ! You will not regret it.
Darelene A. · January 2023we had a magical experience on this tour in November! The whole trip to Icekand was amazing but this was the best day of the trip. It is really unique to visit an ice cave! great tour if you do not feel comfortable driving and just want to stay in Reykjavik.
Emily S. · January 2023What a magical experience on this tour to see the natural volcano ice cave in Iceland. Me and my mom had a great time. I was a little bit nervous to be taking my mom on the tour but this tour was great for everyone in our small group. Katla Ice Cave was amazing and even much better than on the photos. The tour guide said that the ice cave changes and it was more beautiful than I could have thought! The waterfalls were of course also magnificent. This country is just magical and you have to visit! Thank you for taking care of us on these tours.
Kristin T. · January 2023Our family had such a great time on this tour to the ice cave in Mydalsjokull. The guide was also very fun and told us great stories. My husband is always saying that he wants to go back to Iceland and visit this ice cave again, so I know that he would recommend it to everyone.
Nataly · June 2022This was our best day in Iceland. We loved to visit the blue ice cave and the guide told us everything about the history of the area. Iceland is a very interesting place and there are so many things that we wanted to do but I am very happy that we chose to go on this tour.
Anna · April 2022
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