Ice Caves in Iceland: A Surreal Glacier Activity

From Reykjavík

12 hours

Katla Volcano Ice Cave

4.5

Vik

Katla Ice Cave Extended 4-hour Super Jeep Tour

Vik

4 Hours

Katla Ice Cave & Ziplining in Vík

Katla Ice Cave & Lava Show Vík

Vik

Solheimajokull Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike

New in 2025: Sólheimajökull Ice Cave Tour

(Approx. 2.5 hours from Reykjavík)

The newly opened Blue Ice Cave in Sólheimajökull offers the fastest way to experience an ice cave from Reykjavík, just a 2.5-hour drive along the South Coast. Unlike the famous seasonal caves in Vatnajökull, which require much longer travel, this tour combines a short glacier hike with a visit inside a naturally formed cave of striking blue ice streaked with volcanic ash. Led by certified guides and equipped with all necessary gear, it’s a practical and time-efficient option for travelers who want to add an authentic ice cave adventure to their Iceland trip without venturing far from the capital.

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Vatnajökull Ice Cave Tours

(Approx. 4.5–5 hours from Reykjavík)

The Vatnajökull Glacier, the largest in Europe, is home to some of Iceland’s most remarkable ice cave tours.

On the eastern side, tours from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon take visitors onto Breiðamerkurjökull to explore the famous Crystal Blue Ice Cave, a dazzling formation of translucent blue walls that has become the country’s best-known ice cave.

Further west, from Hof near Skaftafell, tours lead onto Falljökull Glacier, where the Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Hike combines a guided glacier walk with the chance to step inside a naturally formed cave.

Together, these tours offer two of the most iconic ways to experience Vatnajökull’s constantly changing landscape and its rare ice formations.

Crystal Blue Ice Cave

Jökulsárlón

Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike

Troll.is Glacier Hike Meeting Points

We keep things simple: meet, gear up, hike out, and get wowed. Here's where the adventure begins:

Sólheimajökull Meeting Point - The Troll.is meeting point is on the Sóheimajökull parking lot.
Katla Ice Cave Meeting Point in Vík - The Troll.is meeting point for Katla Ice Cave tours is in Vík by the Vík Inn Guesthouse.
Crystal Ice Cave (Vatnajökull – Jökulsárlón) – Ice cave tours in Breiðamerkurjökull start from the Jökulsárlón parking lot. It's a busy place, so be mindful of time.
Troll.is Skaftafell Meeting Point – The Troll.is meeting point for Skaftafell tours is situated in Hof, close to the Falljökull glacier, where the ice cave and glacier tour takes place. Comes with free parking.

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Multi-day tours with Ice Caves

Because some things are just too cool for a day trip.

If you're serious about Iceland’s legendary ice caves (and let’s face it, you didn’t come all this way for lukewarm thrills), multi-day tours are the way to go. These adventures give you more time, more landscapes, and a better shot at catching those elusive sapphire-blue ice chambers under ideal conditions—especially the ones tucked far into the glacier tongues of Vatnajökull.

Each itinerary typically includes guided ice cave excursions, glacier visits, waterfall stops, black sand beaches, comfy countryside hotels (with heating, thankfully), and the kind of road-trip drama Iceland is famous for—minus the stress of driving. Pickup is from Reykjavík, and everything from helmets to glacier crampons is sorted for you.

Heads-up: Blue ice caves are seasonal (Oct–Apr). Katla Ice Cave is open year-round. Just pack your warmest layers, waterproof boots, and a camera with serious storage space.

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2 Day South Coast

Included: 1 Night & Breakfast

Included: 2 Nights & Breakfast

4 Day Snæfellsnes & South Coast

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6 Days Around Iceland

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Included: 5 Nights & Breakfast