Katla Ice Cave Tour with Super Jeep Ride from Vik

Step into an icy wonderland beneath the Myrdalsjokull glacier of Iceland on this thrilling three-hour Katla ice cave tour from Vik. With a super jeep ride, an experienced guide, and all necessary safety equipment, this tour offers an unforgettable experience in a natural ice cave shaped by centuries of glacial movement and volcanic activity. 

Your ice cave experience in Iceland begins in the charming coastal village of Vík, where you’ll meet your expert guide and the rest of the tour joiners. Vik is a 2.5-hour drive from Reykjavik and is easy to reach on the South Coast region via the Ring Road.

From Vik, you’ll board a powerful super jeep specially designed for Iceland’s rugged terrain. As you leave the village behind, you’ll cross the vast Myrdalssandur black sand plains, a striking landscape formed by past volcanic eruptions. 

The ride itself is an adventure, as your super jeep navigates rough tracks, glacial rivers, and desolate highland paths to one of Iceland’s most extraordinary natural wonders.

Your destination awaits at Kotlujokull, an outlet glacier of the mighty Myrdalsjokull ice cap. Here, the entrance to the Katla ice cave comes into view.

Unlike seasonal ice caves that disappear each year, the Katla ice cave is accessible year-round, making it one of the rare glacial caves you can visit in both summer and winter. 

Before stepping onto the ice, you’ll receive a helmet, crampons, and guidance on how to safely explore the frozen terrain. A short walk leads you to the cave’s opening, where the sight of towering ice walls will take your breath away. 

Inside the cave, you’ll witness a mesmerizing world of shimmering ice sculptures, frozen tunnels, and walls. These ice landscapes come in shades of deep blue, white, and black because of constant glacial movement and past volcanic eruptions.

These black and blue ice formations are a reminder of the Katla volcano, which sits beneath the glacier and has shaped this landscape for centuries.

As you explore further, your guide will share fascinating insights about the glacier’s history and the ever-changing nature of the ice cave. Don’t hesitate to ask questions to make the trip more engaging.

With time to take photos and fully experience this surreal environment, you’ll leave with memories of a place that feels straight out of another world.

After your time in the cave, the super jeep will take you back to Vík, where your adventure concludes. 

Join this Katla ice cave tour with a departure from Vik to experience the beauty of a natural ice cave and the thrill of an off-road adventure. Check availability now by choosing a date.