Ride a 4x4 Super Jeep across Iceland’s rugged volcanic terrain on an off-road journey to the Katla Ice Cave.
Explore a surreal ice cave streaked with blue ice and black volcanic ash, accessible year-round.
Learn fascinating facts about the active Katla volcano, its past eruptions, and South Iceland's unique geology from an expert local guide.
No glacier experience is required; helmets, headlamps, and crampons are included for safety.
Enjoy a serving of warm coffee and chocolates after the hike, before returning to Vík with round-trip transfers.
Round-trip transfers in a 4x4 Super-Jeep
Expert English-speaking guide
Entry to the Blue Ice Cave
Safety accessories like a helmet, headlamps, and crampons
Coffee and chocolates
Additional accessories such as support shoes, waterproof boots, beanies, gloves, and neck warmers
체험 시작 24시간 전까지( 24 ) 티켓을 취소하고 전액 환불받을 수 있습니다.
Journey off-road from Vík in a 4x4 Super Jeep and explore the dynamic natural wonder, Katla Ice Cave, with an expert local guide in 3 hours.
Getting started
Join your guide at the meeting point, where you’ll check in and receive a short safety briefing. After gearing up with crampons and a helmet, you’ll board a Super Jeep for the drive across volcanic floodplains toward the glacier.
What to expect
Katla Ice Cave & Mýrdalsjökull Glacier
Located beneath the active Katla volcano, this ice cave is renowned for its striking layers of blue glacial ice and volcanic ash. The area is part of the larger Mýrdalsjökull glacier, a significant feature of Iceland’s ever-changing southern landscape.
Features
Super Jeep adventure: Travel off-road through black sand plains and rugged highlands, experiencing Iceland’s volcanic terrain up close.
Guided glacier walk: Enjoy a beginner-friendly 20-minute walk on the glacier, with your guide sharing insights into the region’s geology and volcanic history.
Katla Ice Cave: Step inside a natural cave where blue ice and dark ash create dramatic patterns, a vivid example of Iceland’s “Fire and Ice” landscape.
Essential gear included: Glacier crampons, helmets, and headlamps are included for your safety and comfort on the tour.
What to bring
Bring gloves and a hat to stay warm during the tour.
What’s not allowed
Children under 8 years old in winter and under 6 years old in summer are not allowed to join the tour.
The tour is not recommended for women who are 7 months pregnant or more due to safety and comfort concerns.
Accessibility
You should be in good physical condition to participate, as the tour includes a bumpy jeep ride and a moderate hike and can be physically demanding.
The tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Pregnant women up to 6 months may join at their own discretion.
Additional information
Arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure; late arrivals may lose their spot and are not guaranteed a refund.
Rental accessories are available for an additional fee, including support shoes, waterproof jackets and pants, beanies, gloves, and neck warmers.
Ice caves are natural formations that change frequently, so the cave you visit may look different from online photos.
Guides will always take you to the safest and most beautiful accessible areas on the day of the tour.
Access to specific ice caves may vary depending on weather and natural conditions.
A child seat is required for young children during the jeep ride, and the jeeps do not support Isofix seats.
