Katla Volcano Ice Cave and Myrdalsjokull Glacier Tour from Reykjavík

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Get off the beaten track and visit the superb Katla ice cave on a super jeep excursion from Reykjavík!

Get off the beaten track and visit the superb Katla ice cave on a super jeep excursion from Reykjavík!

With its surprising shades of blue and black, the Katla ice cave, one of Iceland's largest and most active volcanoes, is a natural curiosity not to be missed near Vík í Mýrdal. Located on the edge of the volcano and the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, it is accessible by super jeep, in the heart of a landscape that will make your drive an excursion in itself!

Comfortably seated in the vehicle, you will drive from Reykjavík to the Kötlujökull glacier, the south-eastern part of Mýrdalsjökull, and spend around 40 minutes exploring the superb Katla ice cave with a qualified guide. Once the tour is over, the guide will take you around the cave to see if it is possible to visit another one, as a few small cavities may form from time to time. Finally, you will get back to the super jeep to head back to Reykjavík, taking time along the way to visit 2 of South Iceland's incredible waterfalls: Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.

A natural wonder that would be a shame not to admire, the Katla ice cave deserves your full attention if you are planning a day caving trip from Reykjavík. And don't forget that you can even take a tour of the Katla cave from Vík í Mýrdal if you are staying nearby!

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Course of events

- Pick-up in Reykjavík (may take up to 30 minutes)

- Approx. 3.5 hours drive by super jeep to the Kötlujökull glacier and Katla ice cave

- Briefing on the cave visit and equipment

- Guided tour of the ice cave with free time to explore for around 40 minutes in total

- Return by super jeep to Reykjavík, stopping on the way at Vík, Skógafoss waterfall (approx. 30-minute drive from Vík) and Seljalandsfoss waterfall (approx. 30-minute drive from Skógafoss)

Activity requirements

It is very important to wear warm clothing, preferably waterproof, and good hiking boots so that you can enjoy the excursion to the full.

Special terms

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to plan the pick-up time and place for your activity: the guide can also pick you up at Hveragerði, Selfoss, Hella and Hvolsvöllur.

From 1 November to 16 February, it is impossible to stop at Skógafoss due to the lack of light, but you can still admire the waterfall from the super jeep.

Meeting point:
Pick-up in Reykjavík to be arranged with the guide
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Transfer to and from Reykjavík
  • Guide
  • All the ice caving equipment
  • Wi-Fi in the vehicule
Excluded
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing
  • Hiking boots
  • Small hat to fit under the helmet
  • Gloves
  • Bottle of water
  • Picnic lunch

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Aimee I., Netherlands — 14/08/2020
5/5
A fabulous day! The guides were fantastic - shoutout to Hawk for his humour and entertaining explanations. I’d definitely advise you have all waterproof gear for this tour and pack a change of socks as it’s quite a long day.
Laure M., France — 17/02/2023
5/5
Fabuleuse journée avec des paysages exceptionnels et une visite de Katla à ne pas manquer .la route en super jeep restera un excellent souvenir !

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