South Coast & Katla Ice Cave Adventure From Reykjavik in a 4x4
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Embark on a mesmerizing South Coast & Katla Ice Cave adventure from Reykjavik in a 4x4. Explore majestic waterfalls, a black-sand beach, and delve into a magical underworld of ice formations.
Duration: 11 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Seljalandsfoss - Seljalandsfoss is a mesmerizing waterfall located in the south of Iceland. This natural wonder is renowned for its ethereal beauty, as the water gracefully cascades down a 60-meter high cliff, creating a delicate mist that adds to its enchanting allure. What sets Seljalandsfoss apart is its unique feature
  • a pathway that allows visitors to walk behind the waterfall, providing an immersive experience and a rare perspective of its sheer power and magnificence. Surrounded by lush greenery and framed against Iceland’s dramatic landscape, Seljalandsfoss stands as a testament to the country’s breathtaking natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. The sight and sound of the rushing water, combined with the serene ambiance, create a truly unforgettable encounter with the raw splendor of Iceland’s outdoors.
What's Included
  • All necessary glacier equipment provided
  • On-board WiFi access
  • Pick-up and drop-off service in Reykjavik and South Coast
  • Scenic South Coast drive and Katla Glacier tour
  • Guided visit to Katla Glacier’s natural ice cave
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Please bring own weather appropriate clothing
Additional Information

Join us on a captivating tour of the Southern Coast of Iceland, on a journey that showcases the most impressive natural gems of the country. Our trip starts at Seljalandsfoss, a spectacular waterfall that allows you to experience the exciting sensation of standing behind its water flow.

Following that, we’ll escort you to Skógafoss. Feel the mist on your skin and be enchanted by the attractive appeal of this renowned location.

Our expedition then proceeds to Reynisfjara, a dark sand shoreline where the stark contrast of the black sands, tumultuous ocean waves and Reynisdrangar marine cliffs forms a dreamlike image.

The climax of our adventure lies at the Katla Ice Cave, a mystical subterranean world beneath the glaciers of Iceland. With your crampons on, descend into this icy world where formations of blue and black ice create a fantasy-like environment. Led by knowledgeable guides, discover the complex marvels of the cave, each part narrating a tale of nature’s artistry.

Come along and be enthralled by the natural beauty of Iceland.

Location
Austurvegur 20
Austurvegur
The Bus stop behind the Ice wear shop at 11:40 am
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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James_l
Apr 16, 2024
Ice cave - 4x4 Mercedes bus was nice. But.... no wifi and USB ports were USB D?? Everyone has USB C so no one could charge phones. Ice cave was a long walk through up to.knee deep snow. Cold and windy Cave was only about 40ft. Deep. Not what you see in brochure. Was definitely an experience, but not what the brochure implies. Black Beach was nice. You have very short time 20-30 min max at each spot. Not enough time to get a meal
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Thomas_e
Apr 15, 2024
Otherwordly - The most memorable part of the trip was climbing into an ice cave at Katla glacier. I will long remember this excursion.
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Richard_g
Feb 11, 2024
A trip of a lifetime - Loved this trip, the guide was very friendly and informative. Going off road to the ice cave was a highlight. Would definitely recommend it.
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Carak2000
Jan 15, 2024
Great tour; weather is unpredictable - The weather was crazy but we had a fabulous time on this tour. Our guide was a very skilled driver and did everything he could to make the tour enjoyable even with changes he had to make due to weather. We were bummed to have missed the ice cave but he took us to a deserted black sand beach, which was so cool. Would definitely go on a tour with this guide again!
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Sharon_p1970
Jan 7, 2024
Serious 4 x 4, Katla Ice cave, beach and waterfalls and a load of laughs along the way - This was a FULL day as we left from Reykjavik. The stop at the Black Sand Beach was moved due to the weather so we went there on the way back from the Ice Cave. Truly stunning. As we got closer to the ice caves, we were really happy to be in a vehicle with such massive wheels as the terrain was WOW. Once we arrived Valthor was so patient making sure we were all fitted safely with our crampons. The walk up to the ice cave took all of our concentration though a rope was available to help our footing up the narrow and icy steps. The ice cave we went into was pretty small only a few at a time could fit inside due to this Ice Cave being in its infancy (cant wait to go back in a few years to see its growth) The scenery was so incredibly beautiful and majestic and Valthor spent some time telling us about the history of that region. The onto Black Sands beach with its Basalt rocks and cave. It was spectacular but it was more white than black due to the snow - it was a bit of a blizzard (cant do anything about the weather). You could tell the love for the country and they have such great respect for the history and the impact volcanoes and glaciers have had in their part of the world. We made 2 stops on the drive back to Reykjavik (a beautiful water fall with back lighting) and a really nice tourist stop with shops, restroom facilities and a variety of food options. It's a long day of being in a vehicle but to see what we saw, to experience what we experienced, to have our senses fully awakened, we would definitely recommend this tour. If you are into serious 4 x 4 this is the place to go as its like being in heaven up on the glacier and these guys really know how to use their vehicles to the max - we had an absolute hoot all day - we got chatting to Valthor when we were dropped off and he and gravel travel are a really cool organisation with great customer service and knowledge and they are small (like 4 people wokring small so go and support these guys) - I will be booking with them again for definite.
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Anna_o
Jan 6, 2024
Fantastic adventure - My favourite tour this trip. Amazing views. A true adventure. Our guide was amazing. I would definitely recommend this tour, once in a lifetime for me visiting a natural ice cave.
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691rajeevj
Dec 31, 2023
Great ice cave adventure! - Great day trip - the katla ice cave was an amazing experience - from the daring drive through heavy snow, the walk through the thick snow to putting on the crampons and going into the cave. Other stops on the trip include two beautiful waterfalls and the black beach. Our guide (Christian) was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and we felt safe and secure for the entire day.
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Tanvi_p
Mar 4, 2024
Ice Cave - Amazing location - We had 4 locations to cover. However the tour guide didn’t give us more than 25 mins at 3 of them. We were back in Reykjavik by 5 and wished we could have spent more time at few of the locations to explore around. Ice caves were worth the visit wherein we spent 2 hours exploring around. I wished we could have spent a bit more time at waterfalls and black sand beach as well
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Ananth_r
Jan 5, 2024
Average tour - Pros , cave was fantastic, 4 wheel and guide was good Cons . Mainly during jan hardly have 4 hours of sunlight and it’s impossible to cover cave , black sand beach and waterfalls, so we saw beach and waterfalls in dark only which is not worth it Recommend to go for cave tour only during , this tour is not worth the money
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Pilar_s
Jan 4, 2024
Could have been heaven but became a nightmare - It was a perfect plan but it became kind of a nightmare due to weather conditions and not cancelling the trip. Going up to the cave was not easy. Couldn’t find the path and had to look for it due to snow (both in the car and while walking). It was raining and visibility was awful. They even tried and was not the best thing to do. At the end, guide said it was dangerous (which we appreciate) and could not see the ice cave. We had to rush to the other spots since it took us longer than expected due to those reasons. Our son was freezing out and we had to change his clothes. All of us got extremely wet and wind was high. With different conditions must be marvellous but was not a good idea to keep the trip with such metheorical conditions
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