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Ice Cave Tour: Explore Katla's Dragon Glass Cave
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923 Ratings
Vík
Experience the awe-inspiring Ice Cave underneath Katla volcano, known as the ‘Dragon Glass’ Ice Cave. Join us on a Super Jeep tour through scenic views and witness the breathtaking combination of fire and ice.
Experience the awe-inspiring Ice Cave underneath Katla volcano, known as the ‘Dragon Glass’ Ice Cave. Join us on a Super Jeep tour through scenic views and witness the breathtaking combination of fire and ice.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Katla Ice Cave - The view inside the Ice Cave is truly spectacular the combination of the colors of the ice, you will get the chance to see some amazing black ice as well as some blue ice features. The Katla Ice Cave is truly unique. The ice cave is located in Kötlujökull Glacier which is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Underneath the…
- Katla Ice Cave - The view inside the Ice Cave is truly spectacular the combination of the colors of the ice, you will get the chance to see some amazing black ice as well as some blue ice features. The Katla Ice Cave is truly unique. The ice cave is located in Kötlujökull Glacier which is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Underneath the glacier waits the mighty volcano Katla where the both the glacier and the ice cave takes their name from.
The tour departs from the village of Vík where you will hop on a Super Jeep that takes you up to the ice cave. There you will put on crampons and a helmet to prepare you to walk inside the natural ice cave. Your expert guide will inform you all about the glacier and how the ice cave is formed by mother nature.
- The Meeting point is at the parking lot of The Soup Company restaurant in Vík.
- Driving time to Vík from Reykjavík is around 2 hours and 30 minutes in good road conditions. Please note that if you arrive after departure time, your place on the tour can’t be guaranteed or refunded.
What's Included
- Certified Glacier Guide
- Visit to a Natural Ice Cave
- Scenic Landscapes
- All Safety Ice Cave Equipment: Crampons and Helmet
- Stunning Ride on a Super Jeep into the country
- Certified Glacier Guide
- Visit to a Natural Ice Cave
- Scenic Landscapes
- All Safety Ice Cave Equipment: Crampons and Helmet
- Stunning Ride on a Super Jeep into the country
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
- Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
- Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Additional Information
Experience the unparalleled ‘Dragon Glass’ Ice Cave located beneath the Katla volcano. See for yourself the stunning blend of fire and ice encompassed in one of nature’s most uncommon occurrences. Accompany us on a Super Jeep journey to the glacier, traversing picturesque scenes that resemble a Moss Wonderland. On entering the natural ice cave, you’ll…
Experience the unparalleled ‘Dragon Glass’ Ice Cave located beneath the Katla volcano. See for yourself the stunning blend of fire and ice encompassed in one of nature’s most uncommon occurrences. Accompany us on a Super Jeep journey to the glacier, traversing picturesque scenes that resemble a Moss Wonderland. On entering the natural ice cave, you’ll have the impression of sneaking a glance into the highlands while enjoying the drive deep into the countryside, marveling at the splendid mountains and moss-covered expanses.
- What to bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots, head-wear and gloves.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
- Minimum age is 8 years
Location
Víkurbraut 26
Víkurbraut
The meeting point is at the lobby of Vikinn Hotel in Vik. You can also look up "Troll.is Katla Ice Cave" on Google Map for the exact location and directions.
Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before your departure time to meet our guides.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Vanneerurk_t
May 31, 2025
Ice Cave in Katla – A Must-Do in Iceland - The Ice Cave in Katla is an absolutely unforgettable experience. The tour is super unique—every day is different, as the melting glacier is constantly shifting and reshaping the cave. Our guide, Beda, was incredible—so friendly and full of information, making the whole adventure feel safe and exciting. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore one of Iceland’s hidden wonders!
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592rinig
May 28, 2025
Beda was an excellent guide, the landscape around the ice cave was beyond amazing! - The tour was perfect. Beda our tour guide was friendly, professional , knowledgeable & happy to answer any questions. He took us in a 4x4 van abd drove safely through various terrains. The views through the drive & around the ice cave were amazing! Beda kindly took photos for us too. We were a family of 3 from the UK & couldn’t recommend the tour more. Felt totally safe, enjoyed the walk & the glacier around was lovely too
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Ingrid_h
May 28, 2025
Great tour adventure - This is a great tour. The guide was engaging and did her best to make it comfortable for everyone. We even saw an arctic fox! The whole glacier, cave experience was rather fascinating, though the glacier is melting fast. It would be interesting to do this again in winter. Good hiking boots encouaged...its dirty up on the glacier. Temperature was same as daily climate so dont over dress.
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Nomad422246
May 24, 2025
Highly Recommend! - Our guide, Beda, was great! He was very funny and personable- made the trip very enjoyable & informative! He made it safe and fun for my 11 year old daughter. I highly recommend!
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Michellemc4687yw
May 24, 2025
Great experience, easy with stunning views - The ice caves were incredible. The scenery was awesome and the ice layers and formation were very well explained. The drive along the lava desert with contrasting green formations and ice in the background were stunning.
Beda our guide was great, his easy going and enthusiastic approach made the whole journey exceptional. He spotted an artic fox and we all got out to get a good look, which was an added bonus.
Highly recommend!
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Christine_s
May 23, 2025
Family friend ice cave exploration - Very family friendly- our guide Bada, was so helpful in giving my mother a hand (literally) throughout the tour.
Some areas were a bit steep/ icy, but exactly what we expected
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Peimin_s
May 18, 2025
GRest scenery with Beda, a great tour guide - A memorable experience. The cave was beautiful, as was the scenery during the drive and the short walk to the cave. Our tour guide, Beda, explained the geology of the surrounding area. He aired down the tires to smooth out the bumps as we drove to and from the ice cave. It was a dusty drive; I’d recommend wearing a mask. The 15-minute hike onto the glacier might be a challenge for some. Beda helped by making steps in the ice (ice picks are strategically placed along the path to make the steps, in the ever changing ice).
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Cody_l
May 17, 2025
Definitely recommended if traveling to Iceland - Natalia was wonderful. Really enjoyed our experience and our tour guide. The ice caves are different every year but definitely a worthwhile experience if traveling to Iceland.
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Sockkhimy
May 13, 2025
Beautiful Cave - Interesting experience riding the jeep over uneven terrain, so lucky to chance upon a arctic fox looking for food, first time seeing a glacier cave. It’s beautiful!
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Tyler
May 13, 2025
Unbelievably amazing and breathtaking beautiful. Great guides Natalia and Tomasò! - This was absolutely one of the most AWESOME things we have ever done! We loved it, absolutely breathtakingly unbelievable and beautiful. Natalia was out guide, and the BEST EVER! Super fun, cool, very informative, and so kind! I have lower back and hip issues and never would have made it on my own if not for her helping me through some tough spots. She was wonderful! Also, special thanks to Tomasò from Italy! Gentleman and also an awesome guide and help up and down the hard parts. Gentleman and scholar. We LOVED IT! DO NOT MISS THIS EXPERIENCE, and if you want the best of the best, ask for Natalia and Tomasò by name! They were the greatest! Thank you so much guys! Big love from us and an amazingly unforgettable experience. Just awesome. Totally speechless. Ps) Natalia rocked some Icelandic music, when "Way Down We Go" by Kaleo came on I felt like our theme song was playing! It was epic! 😎👍✨💖🇮🇸
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