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The 15 Best Vik Tours

38 tours  ·  from $54 a head

Popular vik tours fill up in the busy months, and the small-group ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip - Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach
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Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip

1.Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,302 reviews · from $203Our pick

Ride Iceland’s south coast by bus to Jökulsárlón, where icebergs drift from Vatnajökull toward the sea. You’ll also stop at Diamond Beach, Vík, and Seljalandsfoss, with a local English-speaking guide. A lagoon boat cruise is available from April to October when conditions allow. The day lasts about 14 hours, and weather can change the plan.

“Karolina (Carolina?) is the most patient person I have met in my life. It would have been so easy to leave behind passengers who didn't respect everyone's time by adhering to the agreed upon departure times from each stop, but she made sure to leave no man behind at each stop with barely any complaints. She somehow managed to keep her spirits through the entire 16-hour journey, not failing to keep everyone interested all the way to and from Jökulsárlón. If you're reading this Karolina - dziękuję, and hope you get to give this tour many, many more times in the future. P.S.: Give Eugene a raise for driving through…”

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South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik - Reynisfjara: basalt and Atlantic surf
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South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik

2.South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,457 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $117

This 10.5-hour coach tour links Sólheimajökull glacier, Reynisfjara, Vík, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. An English-speaking guide shares Icelandic geography and stories, with audio available in 10 languages through the tour app. Guide assignments vary; past tours have featured guides such as Darren, Albert and Amelia. Bring waterproof layers and your own headphones.

“can’t say enough good things about our incredible tour guide, Dallin n dallas! both made our South Coast tour an unforgettable experience from start to finish. His deep knowledge of the area, engaging storytelling, and warm personality truly brought the journey to life. he struck the perfect balance between being informative and entertaining. Whether we were taking in breathtaking landscapes or learning about the rich history of the region, he made every moment feel meaningful. He also went out of his way to make sure everyone in the group felt included and comfortable, always answering questions with patience and enthusiasm. It’s rare to come across a guide who is not…”

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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

3.Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

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

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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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

4.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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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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Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket - The live host makes the science easier to follow
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Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket

6.Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $54Best value

In Vík, this 55-minute English-language show pairs a short film and volcanic storytelling with a live demonstration of real molten lava. You’ll see it flow, feel its heat, and may get to touch it as it cools. Hosts such as Luis explain what the lava is doing and take questions.

“Absolutely Unique, Bang for time and money, both for adults and kids, very well presented by host....”

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike - Reading the ice with a guide
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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

7.Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,123 reviews · from $116

Meet your certified English-speaking guide at Sólheimajökull’s parking lot, then gear up for a guided walk on the glacier. Crampons, helmet and ice axe are included. Guides such as Daniel, Steve, Daniela and Tomas have led outings here, though your guide will depend on the departure. Expect ice formations, crevasses and glacier views, with the route and pace shaped by the group.

“We loved this tour! Steve our tour guide was brilliant! Great balance of taking time to take pictures and go at everyone’s pace, whilst using lots of humour and sharing his knowledge of the glacier structures… an absolutely superb morning out with the wild weather to compliment it!”

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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

8.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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Vik: LAVA SHOW - Immersive Experience Entry Ticket - The introduction sets up the science
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Vik: LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

9.LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 974 reviews · 50 min · from $54

Watch a Lava Master pour real lava heated to 1,100°C, just meters away, while explaining Iceland’s volcanic history and how lava behaves as it cools. The 50-minute English-language show combines storytelling, science, and humor in an indoor setting. Hosts have included Louis, and front-row seats go quickly, so arrive early if you want one.

“Amazing to see lava in person! Loved every minute learning about volcanoes.”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group - What the glacier walk is really like
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

10.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Meet your certified guide at Sólheimajökull Base Camp for a three-hour small-group glacier hike. You’ll get a helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe, then learn how to walk safely on the ice. Expect about an hour on the glacier, with stops to see crevasses and ice formations, hear about glacier geology, take photos, and drink glacier water. Groups are capped at 14.

“We had the most incredible time with Sophia as our tour guide. Our experience was very intimate -- just Sophia, me and my husband -- as the other group members had to cancel last minute. The views were stunning and drinking glacier water for the first time was an unforgettable experience. Sophia was knowledgeable and excellent at clearly explaining concepts whenever we asked questions. She was patient, kind, and also took great photos for us! Overall we had a very safe, fun, and educational adventure and were able to go quite far as we did not have other group members to wait for. I would absolutely recommend this experience to…”

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

11.Ice Cave Tour from Vík

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

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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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

12.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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Quad Bike Tour on Black Lava Sands from Mýrdalur - River crossings, Jökulsá and the mountain return
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Quad Bike Tour on Black Lava Sands from Mýrdalur

13.Quad Bike Tour on Black Lava Sands from Mýrdalur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $206

Starting near Mýrdalsjökull, this guided two-hour ATV ride crosses small rivers and Katla’s black lava sands, with stops for views of the glacier, Dyrhólaey and the aircraft wreck. You share an ATV with one other person, and a valid driver’s license is required to drive. Guides have included Hannis, Jordy, Remmy, Paul, Anthony and Bjarki.

“One of our favorite activities in Iceland. Perfect way to experience the black sand beaches. We've done many ATV tours while traveling and the geography covered is so unique and beautiful. 1000% recommend over visiting Reynisfarja Beach that is completely overrun by crowds of tourists. Also our tour guide was unbelievably handsome and tall.”

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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike - What $125.77 gets you
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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

14.Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Meet your guide at Sólheimajökull for a three-hour, small-group glacier hike. The guide fits your crampons, helmet, harness and ice axe, then sets a pace suited to the group. Look for blue ice, volcanic ash and, on clear days, views of Eyjafjallajökull. Guides have included Edgar, Anna, Eli and Lilly.

“This company was awesome and would definitely do another tour with them. Our guide, Edger was amazing. I would ask for him. He made the hike fun and was very knowable about the glacier.”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure - The walk beside the lagoon
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

15.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Meet your certified guide at Sólheimajökull’s parking-lot base for a roughly three-hour glacier hike. You’ll gear up, walk past a glacier lagoon and use crampons on the ice, where your guide points out crevasses, moulins and blue formations. Groups are capped at 15; sturdy ankle-supporting boots are required.

“The entire trip was wonderful, our guide is very experienced, introduced glacier very well, also he is experienced in taking care of our safety, caring everyone in the team.”

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