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Ice Caves in Iceland

Some ice caves are crystal blue, since they have no debris around them. But others have old volcanic ash around them. Iceland is surrounded by volcanoes, especially on the western part of the country. When volcanoes erupt, volcanic ash lands all over the ice. This therefore makes some ice caves covered with volcanic ash.

VIK ICE CAVE TOURS

2h and 30 mins drive from Reykjavik
(depending on weather and road conditions)

Katla Volcano Ice Cave
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4.9
location Vik
duration 3 Hours
difficulty Easy
season All Year
From
$189
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Private
Katla Volcano Ice Cave
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4.5
location Vik
transportation Super jeep from Meeting Point
difficulty Easy
duration 3 Hours
From
$2,150
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Katla Ice Cave Day Tour from Reykjavik
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5.0
location From Reykjavík
duration 12 hours
transportation Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
difficulty Easy to moderate
From
$269
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Katla Ice Cave Extended 4-hour Super Jeep Tour
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5.0
location Vik
duration 4 Hours
transportation Super jeep from Meeting Point
difficulty Easy
From
$295
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MULTI DAY TOURS INCLUDING ICE CAVES

2 Day South Coast & Glacier Hike
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5.0
transportation Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
hotels Included: 1 Night & Breakfast
season Summer
duration 2 Days
From
$645
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3 Day South Coast
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5.0
transportation Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
hotels Included: 2 Nights & Breakfast
season Summer
duration 3 Days
From
$998
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6 Days Around Iceland
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4.9
transportation Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
hotels Included: 5 Nights & Breakfast
season Summer
duration 6 Days
From
$2,279
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8 Days Around Iceland
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4.7
transportation Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
hotels Included: 7 Nights & Breakfast
season Summer
duration 8 Days
From
$2,890
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Katla Ice Cave

Katla ice cave is one of the most famous and visited ice caves in Iceland. Its location is very easily accessible. The tours to the Ice Cave either start in Reykjavik or in the town Vík. It is quite a large cave and has several beautiful sights and formations to explore. To get there, you'll take a ride into the highlands on our 4x4 Super Jeep as you admire the majestic mountains and fields of moss. You will explore the mighty Dragon Glass caves of ash and ice. A visit to Katla ice cave makes for an unforgettable trip!

Our 4x4 super jeeps are specially adapted for rough terrain and they can take you safely to some of the best sites in Iceland where you can marvel at the amazing scenery and breathtaking vistas.

This is the only Ice Cave accessible during summer.

Crystal Blue Ice Cave

Another famous ice cave in Iceland is the Crystal Blue Ice Cave located near the fascinating Jökulsárlón, which is located on the famous Ring Road in Iceland. This is one of the most spectacular ice caves in Iceland and certainly not to be missed when visiting the country. From Jökulsárlón you will travel with a 4x4 Super Jeep up the valley. From there you will take an easy walk to the ice cave. Once at the ice cave, your knowledgeable tour guide will show you around the amazing ice structures inside. If you are lucky, you may even get to witness the impressive blue glow of the natural sunlight as it beams through the crystal clear ice into the cave. It is truly a sight to behold and one that you will never forget!

Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave

Another beautiful ice cave in Iceland is the Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave located near the breathtakingly beautiful Skaftafell National Park on the South Coast of Iceland. This is one of the most popular attractions in the Skaftafell area and offers great photo opportunities as well as a spectacular experience for visitors of all ages. You will be taken on a scenic journey up close to the glacier and then your guide will take you on a short hike through a magical landscape of glistening ice and snow to reach the entrance of the cave. Once inside, you will see a variety of stunning ice sculptures including glacial horns, frozen waterfalls, and beautiful blue light filtering through from above.


All these unique ice caves can be visited by anyone on a guided day trip from Reykjavik. Guided tours include an experienced local guide who will ensure you have a great time and provide interesting information about the ice caves and other attractions in the area.

If you are already there, all those trips can be booked without the drive. When booking a tour to an ice cave, all necessary gear and equipment will be provided for you.

The tours are easy and hassle-free. These tours are a great way to see the best that Iceland has to offer and make your holiday truly memorable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Katla Ice Cave - located in the highlands near Vík is the closet ice cave to Reykjavík. The ice cave in Katla always changes. The ice cave is located in the highlands, therefore getting there requires a 4X4 car.

Katla is also the only available ice cave during summer months.

We make sure your tour to our Ice Caves is extremely safe by monitoring each cave every day. We constantly check the thickness of the roof and make sure you will have a safe and enjoyable time in the Ice Caves.

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