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Kötlujökull Glacier Tour: Ice Cave and Scenic Jeep Ride
4.5
207 Ratings
Reykjavik
Embark on a thrilling adventure to the Katla Volcano Ice Cave from Reykjavik. Hike on the Kötlujökull glacier, explore a natural ice cave, and witness breathtaking landscapes on this ultimate Iceland experience.
Embark on a thrilling adventure to the Katla Volcano Ice Cave from Reykjavik. Hike on the Kötlujökull glacier, explore a natural ice cave, and witness breathtaking landscapes on this ultimate Iceland experience.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Reykjavik - Your adventure starts with a morning pick-up from authorized Reykjavik pick-up points. From the Capital, you will head towards the magical South Coast of Iceland that holds many of the land’s most stunning sights. On your way, you will pass charming little villages and unique landscapes before reaching the small town of Vik. There the…
- Reykjavik - Your adventure starts with a morning pick-up from authorized Reykjavik pick-up points. From the Capital, you will head towards the magical South Coast of Iceland that holds many of the land’s most stunning sights. On your way, you will pass charming little villages and unique landscapes before reaching the small town of Vik. There the last participants will be picked up before you continue your drive east.
- Vik - Arriving at a rural road only passable by super trucks you will experience a super truck ride to the roots of Kotlujokull glacier.
- Myrdalsjokull Glacier - Now it is time to put on crampons and walk towards the ice cave. Prepare to step foot in a movie-like scene as you admire the epic blue colors and unique layers of the glacier. You will see how the glacier opens up between blue and black ice walls providing you with a stunning entrance to the ice cave of Katla. Once inside you will see the true beauty of the cave created by the ever so powerful mother nature. The cave will leave you breathless with its beauty as you walk around, taking your time to enjoy all that the cave has to offer. Your certified glacier guide will provide you with expert information about the ice cave before you leave the cave and head back to Reykjavik where your tour concludes. On your way back you will have the opportunity to see the mighty Skogafoss waterfall, one of the top attractions on the South Coast of Iceland.
- Reykjavik - We’ll arrive back in Reykjavik around 8:00 p.m.
What's Included
- Epic landscapes
- Expert guide
- Reykjavik pick up & drop off
- Visit to a natural Ice Cave
- Scenic Super Jeep ride
- Free wi-fi on board
- Epic landscapes
- Expert guide
- Reykjavik pick up & drop off
- Visit to a natural Ice Cave
- Scenic Super Jeep ride
- Free wi-fi on board
What's Not Included
- Food & drinks
- Food & drinks
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking spectacle of the Kötlujökull glacier by venturing beyond the usual paths to explore the glacier on foot and discover a natural ice cave amidst an awe-inspiring cinematic setting on this day trip available straight from Reykjavik. This tour offers a picturesque super jeep journey, perspective over Myrdalsjokull, an…
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking spectacle of the Kötlujökull glacier by venturing beyond the usual paths to explore the glacier on foot and discover a natural ice cave amidst an awe-inspiring cinematic setting on this day trip available straight from Reykjavik. This tour offers a picturesque super jeep journey, perspective over Myrdalsjokull, an excursion to a natural ice cave, and mesmerizing landscapes, making it the quintessential Icelandic adventure.
- What to bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, packed lunch, hiking boots, head-wear and gloves.
- Minimum age: 6 years old.
Location
Reykjavik
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
4.5
(207 Ratings)
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162kieranh
Oct 11, 2024
Great Trip - This was a very good trip. We made several stops to get drinks, snacks and food. This tour bus picked us up right on time and drove for about 1:30 with a stop, to our Superjeep. Once on the superjeep it’s about another 45 minutes. It’s an easy hike to the glacier and ice cave where you can take amazing pictures. Once you’re done the superjeep takes you back to the tour bus. On the way back we stopped at 2 waterfalls for about 30 minutes where we took amazing pictures. Highly recommend this tour!!!!
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Myleso438
Oct 10, 2024
Katla overview - We had lili(she was fantastic), picked us up at a stop in the morning(0900) the stop was right outside our hotel that we pre designated on booking. She gave us a great tour and all of our stops were amazing. The glacier part was a really cool and intimate experience. Very easy walk up into the glacier and our guide was great with managing the speed for some of the slower couples (like myself). Definitely take advantage of the first stop for snacks and drinks just in case you get hungry because it can be a long day
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Paxrhodopicaf
Sep 17, 2024
Great trip & lava field off road experience - The trip was a wonderful one. It was very well organised and we had a very great tour guide.
The Katla cave was a bit if a disappointment as I expected smth bigger. But the entire adventure is
definitely worth it - they took us in those
monstrous trucks, drove us offroad through the lava field and guided us along the glacier to the cave. The cave itself is a rather small one but the
scenery is breathtaking.
Both waterfalls are mesmerising and very beautiful.
We really recommend the tour for those
interested to explore the second large volcano in Iceland.
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Anelia_h
Sep 11, 2024
Great trip & lava field off road experience - The trip was a wonderful one. It was very well organised and we had a very great tour guide.
The Katla cave was a bit if a disappointment as I expected smth bigger. But the entire adventure is definitely worth it - they took us in those monstrous trucks, drove us offroad through the lava field and guided us along the glacier to the cave. The cave itself is a rather small one but the scenery is breathtaking.
Both waterfalls are mesmerising and very beautiful.
We really recommend the tour for those interested to explore the second large volcano in Iceland.
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John_d
Sep 10, 2024
Must do experience! - Fantastic experience. Best day of my entire trip and that's saying something. Jakob was a phenomenal guide and made sure everyone had a good time and made it through safely
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Jl_fr_sd
Aug 23, 2024
Ice cave hike is quintessentially Iceland! - Our tour guide was Justin, and my teenager and I had a fantastic time on this tour. Justin was informative, funny, and nice. The sights were spectacular, and the hike up the glacier was amazing! The only suggestion I would have is that I would not recommend this hike for people who have balance issues. The hike was a bit more intense than I had anticipated. Thank goodness they provided crampons!
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Climber07735755451
Aug 19, 2024
Definitely visit the Katla Caves - Good service by Arctic Adventures. Our guide to the Katla cave was very good. Would definitely recommend this tour when you are in Iceland.
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Flyer37540981220
Aug 13, 2024
Amazing experience - The tour was exceptional on every level. The comfort and convenience, time allotted for each activity, and most of all, our friendly guide Justinas who kept is in good cheer with his sense of humour that interspersed the information that he delivered. The visit to Katla caves was a mind blowing experience.
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Scenic46838731702
Aug 10, 2024
Other world experience - Katla Ice Cave tour, was amazing. What comes to mind is other world experience - both beautiful and different. Helgi made the tour safe, fun and personal.
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Michael_m
Sep 22, 2024
Great experience - My big issue with this is Viator. They sent us 2.2 km to a pickup point, when there were pickups much closer, a few hundred metres. Our driver told us this was an ongoing issue with Viator.
Otherwise, a great day out, 5 stars
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