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The 15 Best Ice Cave Tours, from Katla to Vatnajökull

68 tours  ·  from $157 a head

Natural blue ice caves only open in winter; the Katla cave under Mýrdalsjökull runs much longer. These 15 tours are compared on season, starting point and how much walking each needs.

From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - Inside the changing Katla Ice Cave
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

1.Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,110 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $194Our pick

From Vík, ride a high-clearance Super Jeep across black volcanic plains to Mýrdalsjökull, then walk with a guide, helmet, and crampons to Katla Ice Cave. The cave changes with the weather and ice movement, so its size and formations vary. Reykjavík departures include stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.

“Amazing experience hiking through the moonscape near the Katla glacier and then climbing up the glacier to an ice cave. Our guide, Helgi, was fantastic! He was personable, knowledgeable and entertaining. He not only leads tours but also contributes to maintaining the constantly changing glacier area to optimize our experience. 5 stars; was the highlight of our trip!”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour - The Super Jeep ride across rough ground
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

2.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jökulsárlón and ride a Super Jeep toward Vatnajökull. After a short walk over rugged ground, spend up to 1.5 hours exploring the day’s safest ice cave. Guides such as Axel, Fannar, and Javier are praised for glacier stories and steady guidance, but the cave itself changes with the season.

“Everything is great. Our guide was very funny and helpful.”

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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - The walk in is part of the lesson
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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

3.Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Walk onto Falljökull with a certified English-speaking guide, learn to use crampons, and explore glacier ice and a naturally formed cave. Groups are limited to 12. Gear, coffee, glacier water, and chocolates are included; bring warm clothes, hiking shoes, and rain gear.

“Overall activity was amazing experience. The guide was knowledgeable and provided us lots of information nuggets during the hike. The ice cave was a little disappointing but I was sort of anticipating it. Highly recommend this activity.”

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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour - A short walk in crampons
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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

4.Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,681 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $162

From Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, a Super Jeep carries you to Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. After a short walk in crampons, follow an English-speaking guide into a cave chosen for that day’s ice and safety conditions. Helmets, headlamps and crampons are included. Guides such as Thor, Dori and AJ have led past tours, but the guide varies.

“Great tour, guide was very informative and helped take neat pictures”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - Inside the changing Katla Ice Cave
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

5.Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,310 reviews · from $230

From Vík, take a roughly three-hour Super Jeep trip to Mýrdalsjökull Glacier and Katla Ice Cave. Walk on the glacier in crampons and a helmet, then explore the cave with an English-speaking guide who explains how the ice and volcanic terrain formed. Routes and caves can change with conditions.

“Superb excursion, with a fantastic guide and a very impressive vehicle. We weren't able to visit the cave because an avalanche came down that morning and blocked the entrance, but we did see an ice tunnel and were able to admire the glacier in extraordinary weather. The Northern Lights surprised us at the end of the excursion. In short, magnificent!”

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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik - Walking on the glacier and entering the cave
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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

6.Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

From Vík, a Super Jeep carries you toward Kötlujökull Glacier and the Katla ice cave. Your certified guide leads the walk and explains how the glacier and cave form. Helmets and crampons are included, but bring waterproof layers and sturdy hiking boots. The ride can be bumpy, and time inside the cave may be brief.

“Definitely worth seeing and the hike to the cave wasn’t too difficult. My husband and I loved it and our guide, Jon, was great.”

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour - Skógafoss gives you a first close look at the South Coast
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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

7.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,090 reviews · from $270

From Reykjavík, travel south by coach, then switch to a Super Jeep near Vík for a rough, scenic ride toward Kötlujökull Glacier. A guide leads a short glacier hike and ice cave visit, with stops at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Expect an 11-hour day, changeable weather, and a cave that may be brief to explore.

“i had a good time with Anastasia. amazing day! thank you.”

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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour - Inside a cave that keeps changing
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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

8.From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

From Jökulsárlón, ride a custom super jeep toward Breiðamerkurjökull and walk to the best accessible natural ice cave of the day. Your English-speaking guide explains how glaciers and caves form, then equips you with a helmet and traction gear as needed. Cave conditions change, so the colors, chambers and route vary. Guides have included Javier, Iga and Thomas.

“our tour guide Sven was super funny, energetic, and informative”

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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull - Walking onto Breiðamerkurjökull
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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

9.Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

From Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, a modified 4x4 carries you toward Breiðamerkurjökull for a guided walk across the ice. Your English-speaking guide chooses the safest route and may take you to one or more blue ice caves or formations, depending on conditions. Crampons or spikes and a helmet are provided. Plan on about three hours, with walking distances that can vary.

“This was the coolest excursion I’ve ever done. With our guide, we got to hike on top of the glacier and visit three different caves. We had the caves to ourselves and learned so much about the glaciers and Iceland. I highly recommend this excursion, it was so cool!”

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Ice Cave Tour from Vík - Walking across glacier terrain
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Ice Cave Tour from Vík

10.Ice Cave Tour from Vík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $220Top rated

From Vík, ride off-road toward the Katla ice cave, then walk across glacier terrain with a guide for 45 to 60 minutes of cave and ice exploration. Guides such as Ari, Boris, Thomas, and Carlos have led trips with music, local stories, photo help, and a steady focus on safety. The tour lasts about three hours and costs $220 per person.

“very helpful tour guide (Carlos). He was there for my special need son and made his experience amazing,”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - A Blue Cave, With No Fixed Blueprint
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

11.Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

From Skaftafell, ride a 4x4 to Falljökull for a guided glacier walk and visit to a natural ice cave. Your guide supplies crampons, helmet, ice axe, and harness, then leads a small group of up to 12 across ridges and crevasses. Guides such as Ola, James, and Albin have earned praise for clear explanations and careful pacing. The cave changes with conditions, so its size and shape are never guaranteed.

“Was amazing, the guide was really nice and passionate about the glaciers”

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights - Day two: waterfalls and a guided glacier walk
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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

12.3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058

Spend three days crossing Iceland’s south, from Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Strokkur to glacier ice, Jökulsárlón and black-sand beaches. Troll Expeditions provides transport, two nights’ accommodation, breakfast and guided glacier activities. Expect a small group of up to 19, long drives and weather-dependent plans. Northern Lights are possible, not guaranteed.

“The glacier caves and hike, the sunrise on the bridge, the unsuspected seals, the constant mountain and sea combination and countless waterfalls all paired with the voice of our amazing guide explaining the intricate beauty of the Land of Fire and Ice! A fully packed 3 days and would do it all again in a heart beat.”

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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour - Skógafoss: power and a quick photo stop
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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

13.South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 625 reviews · 10 hours · from $234

Travel from Reykjavik in a small group to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Víkurfjara black sand beach, and Katla ice cave. A Super Jeep takes you across rough volcanic ground to the glacier, where you explore with a guide and supplied safety equipment. The cave changes over time, so its shape and colors may differ from photos.

“Loved seeing a glacier up close! The landscape was otherworldly. Understandable why Star Wars Rogue One filmed in some of those places. FYI the ice cave is always different every year because the glacier is always melting. The black lava beach was beautiful too! Our tour guide was a very interesting guy, and told us lots of fun stories.”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour - The guide makes the geology easier to read
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour

14.Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · 3 hours · from $181

From Vík, a Gravel Travel guide takes you by Super Jeep across rugged highland terrain to a natural ice cave beneath Katla. Expect about an hour of driving each way, a short walk, crampons and roughly 30 minutes inside the cave. The ice changes with the seasons, so the size and colors vary.

“Gunner our guide was friendly & knowledgable. Good driving over interesting terrain. Even though the cave has melted from summer and was smaller than usual it was still very much worth it. Beautiful inside cave and surrounding area.”

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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group - The Overnight Stay and What to Pack
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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

15.2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $689

Travel from Reykjavík along Iceland’s South Coast to waterfalls, black sand shores and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, then ride a superjeep into Vatnajökull National Park for a guided blue ice cave visit. The small group is capped at 19, with transport, one night’s accommodation, breakfast and Wi-Fi included. Guides such as Mika, Monica and Hakon have been praised for adapting plans to weather.

“What a great tour- our guide Monica was fantastic. So generous with her time and information- constantly going out of her way to make everything perfect. And the scenery and stops were breathtaking. Strongly reccomended.”

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