Experience an exclusive adventure into the heart of Iceland's volcanic wilderness. Join our Tröll Expeditions team for an extraordinary private tour to the majestic Katla Ice Cave. This is a truly off-the-beaten-path journey, perfect for those who want to escape the crowds and immerse themselves in the wild, breathtaking landscapes of Iceland with their own group.

Your experienced glacier guides will lead you through the mysterious wilderness in a powerful Super Jeep from the village of Vík. During the thrilling 40-minute ride, they will share fascinating stories about the Katla volcano and geological insights. The ride takes you through surreal black volcanic deserts and past mossy peaks, making you feel like you've landed on another planet. Upon arrival, you'll take a short hike across the volcanic outwash plains to reach the magnificent Katla Ice Cave, where fire and ice meet in a stunning display of nature's power.

Inside the remote ice cave, you'll witness an awe-inspiring combination of volcanic ash and ancient ice. The cave is large, with unique ice formations, tunnels, and the chance to see real "Dragon-Glass"—a term for the obsidian-like volcanic glass found here. Your guide will provide all necessary safety gear and ensure a secure, intimate exploration. This private tour is one of Iceland's best-kept secrets, offering an unforgettable and personalized experience.

Contact us on info@troll.is if you wish to book a Private Tour

The Silfra Fissure is located in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once you arrive there, you will listen as your experienced certified PADI Dive Master provides a safety briefing. Then, you will receive all of the necessary equipment for snorkeling in Silfra, including neoprene hoods and gloves, a thermal undersuit, a drysuit, and of course mask, snorkel and fins. This equipment will keep you floating throughout your time in the fissure, as well as offering a protection against the cold glacier water. Once in the water, your eyes will meet the incredible shades of blue so prevalent in the fissure, as well as the natural underwater flora of canyon walls.

As you are swimming you will have the opportunity to move across continents, as you will be swimming between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which is one of Thingvellir’s most famous characteristics. You will meet Silfra Hall, which is the widest section on the fissure and then the majestic Silfra Cathedral, its deepest section. Even more, the stunning shallow oasis will be presented before your eyes at the end, “the Real Blue Lagoon”.

Upon exiting the water, you’ll be invited to warm up with hot chocolate with your friendly guide. After the tour is over you will receive the free GoPro underwater photos in your email.

You get the option to book a transfer from Reykjavik as an extra.

Please make sure you sign this Snorkeling Medical Statement before the tour – click here

Come and join us on this once-in-a lifetime-experience, a chance to explore Iceland’s largest glacier.

As glaciers continue melting at an alarming rate – roughly more than 1.2 trillion tons per year around the world, we would like to invite you to this unforgettable tour, where you will experience a rare phenomena of how half of our world used to look like, just 12 thousands years ago. 

Like all other glaciers in the world, Vatnajökull glacier continues to melt, which will eventually lose half of its current ice by the year 2100 (which currently covers 9% of Iceland). It is estimated that by 2200, most of the glacier ice in Iceland will be forever lost. 

Individual glacier outlets have already seen 15-50% of ice loss since the year 2000.

Contact us on info@troll.is if you wish to book a Private Tour

Your tour will start at Höf, where you will meet your highly qualified glacier guide, 20 minutes before departure. 

Once you arrive to the spot, your guide will provide you with all the necessary gear – crampons, a helmet, an ice axe, and footwear / rainwear (if needed).

Once geared up, you will start your journey towards the glacier. 

Due to large amounts of melted ice, it will take roughly 20 minutes (by walk) to reach the glacier. On the way, you will be able to see how the ice has deformed the bedrock, the moss line of the surrounding mountains will indicate where ice used to be just a few years ago, and a lagoon, where you’ll see the last remains of the melted ice.

Once you reach the glacier, your guide will teach you how to walk on ice, and after a quick safety talk, you’ll start your hike on the icy Falljökull glacier – one of the most magical yet mysterious outlets of the Vatnajökull Glacier. Falljökull outlet is different from other outlets due to the dramatically carved glacier landscapes, which you’ll be able to see while on the 3 hour hike. During the tour, your guide will take you to the most magnificent parts of the glacier –  such attractions include crevasses, moulins, glacier mice (a type of moss), massive ice falls, and sometimes ice caves.

Difficulty:

The hike is not technically hard, yet sometimes steep and rocky. Some physical strength is required and hiking experience is recommended.

Extra info:

The temperature on the glacier is just a few degrees colder than at the Skaftafell Terminal, however much more windy due to a higher elevation.

Please note that to reach the glacier embark point, a 15-minute shuttle bus ride is shared with other tour participants. This short transfer allows us to minimize our environmental impact and ensures efficient access to the stunning glacier landscapes.

Feel free to contact Tröll customer service for any questions on info@troll.is or call +354 519 5544

Wish you an unforgettable hike!

Join us for a walk on the glacier, one of Iceland's most popular outdoor activities. Hike into the magnificent ice world of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Your certified glacier guide will show you stunning scenery and astonishing ice formations.

Let majestic features of the natural world amaze you. The scenery is fantastical as you will see all the ice formations in the area: deep crevasses, pale moulins, and even ice sculptures. The further we continue exploring, the more the beautiful will get the view. Since we are going to be so high up, we will be able to observe panoramas over Skaftafell National Park, that has gained fame in the last years for being the location for many films and shows. So do not wait anymore. Experience the wonders of glacier hiking in Skaftafell. Check availability by choosing a date.

Come on this comprehensive ice climbing and glacier hiking tour, perfect for those seeking that extra bit of thrill. The only thing you need to bring is patience and endurance to climb to the top of a glacial ice wall on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. Your glacier guide will introduce you to the basics of ice climbing and much more!

We will take you on a private tour to an outlet glacier part of the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull Glacier, where you will be able to experience the breathtaking views to the ice-covered highest peaks of Iceland rising more than 2,000 metres (6,500 ft) over your helmet. These glaciers and their spectacular landscape has been scenery for dozens of movies like James Bond, Interstellar and Game of Thrones.

Your highly qualified glacier guide will provide you with all the equipment you need: hiking boots, crampons, ice axes, harnesses, and helmets. Then you will enter the troll bus and drive for about 10 minutes to the glacier parking. From there, it’s only a 15-minute walk to the edge of the ice where your guide will show you how to put on the crampons.

Since the glacier is impermanent and ever-changing your guide often has to scout out each time a new crevasse or moulin for your climbing session, avoiding the potential crowds on the glacier as well. Your guide will install a massive ice screw and attach a safety rope before you climb up the ice wall or rappel into a crevasse and climb up again. This will be an adventure of a lifetime.

You will also spend some time hiking on the glacier to see the ice formations in the area, such as crevasses, deep cracks in the surface of the glacier, and so-called moulins, often vertical shafts in the ice which are formed by melting water finding it’s way into fissures and cracks. In the wintertime, it is often possible to peek into small ice tunnels and capture the beautiful blue heart of the ice.

You will stay about 3 hours on the glacier itself.

This is a comprehensive glacier tour, where you’ll learn about these massive natural phenomena from your guide and be provided with all the necessary equipment to get some exercise in full comfort and safety.

This tour is for anyone looking to experience one of the natural wonders of the earth.

You’ll meet your guide in the Sólheimajökull parking lot and then make your way to the ice itself, a brisk 30-minute walk to get the blood flowing. (The glacier was once closer to the lot, but warming weather and the glacier’s own movement has caused it to recede into the distance.)

Sólheimajökull is a part of Mýrdalsjökull, one of the biggest glaciers in Europe. Once you reach the ice, you’ll be given plenty of time to marvel at the eerie silence and feeling of isolation, as if you and your fellow hikers are alone in a vast, empty world of ice and snow. You’ll view millennia-old blue ice, created when oxygen bubbles are trapped in the snow and compressed into ice by the enormous weight of the glacier pressing down upon it. You’ll be able to gaze deep into a glacier moulin, a vertical shaft like a well, which can go all the way to the bottom of the glacier. What’s down there? The ice cap sits on top of the mighty Katla volcano, one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Iceland. On a clear day, you may also be able to see Eyjafjallajökull, another glacier to the east which famously brought European air traffic to a halt in 2010 when its eruption filled the sky with fire and ash.

Tie your hiking boots and put on your adventure hat because Sólheimajökull glacier will blow your mind. You'll feel like you have landed on the moon walking on ice and volcanic ash. We'll provide you with ice axes and basic ice climbing techniques for you to climb up as you rise from the ice wall of a glacier crevasse.

Spend your afternoon hiking & ice climbing on one of Iceland’s most iconic glaciers on this private tour!

This unforgettable adventure will test your strength skills, as you’ll climb an ice wall on the 4th largest glacier in Iceland. This activity is for enthusiasts who would like to explore the Icelandic glaciers to the fullest.

Overview

Sólheimajökull is one of the most visited glaciers in Iceland by ice climbing enthusiasts & professionals, as it offers spectacular ice walls, in a super location – just a few hours away from Reykjavík.

This fun activity will leave you with tons of adrenaline & unforgettable experiences.

We will meet near our meeting point in Sólheimajökull parking lot, where we will hand you all essential glacier gear – a harness, a helmet, an ice axe, & crampons (which are special equipment that go on your boots to prevent you from slipping on ice). During this tour we will also give you some extremely stiff climbing boots, which are necessary for ice climbing. 

Once everyone is geared up and ready to go, we will start our unforgettable adventure towards the mighty glacier. We will instantly be greeted by a large glacier lagoon, which has formed due to melting ice; together with some large icebergs, which can frequently be seen in the lagoon.

At the edge of the glacier, we will secure our gear, have a quick safety talk, and make our first steps on the ice. The first part of the hike on the glacier will be the most difficult yet exciting one, as we make our way through the large crevasses. After crevasses, we will be welcomed by absolutely phenomenal views from the top of the glacier.

Once we get used to using crampons, we will continue our hike to an ice wall, where we will set up the climbing ropes. We will attach the ropes to your harness, which will guarantee your safety at all times. With two climbing ice axes in your hands, you will be able to beat gravity & climb the greatest ice wall of all.

After climbing, we will go for a short hike around the glacier to explore:

• Moulins – the glacial tunnels
• Crevasses – chunks of splitting ice
• Volcanic ash from a volcano under the glacier and the beautiful sceneries from the top of the glacier, into the wild Iceland.

This fun & thrilling activity is suitable for everybody, however it is recommended to be in good shape. There is no need to have any previous experience in ice climbing –  we will take care of you, and give each individual on this tour a chance to shine.

A volcano under the glacier

An active Katla volcano can be found under the glacier, which has been sleeping since 1918. It is expected that the volcano will erupt within the next few decades, however it is completely safe to be in the area, as volcanoes in Iceland are closely monitored at all times.

Enjoy the amazing wonders of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. You’ll be picked up from your hotel or Bus Stop for the hunt of a lifetime – Northern Lights hunting. See the northern lights dancing high up in the sky.

The Northern Lights are one of the major attractions in Iceland. Due to its high latitude, Iceland is just a few km away from the Arctic Circle – making it one of the places to view the northern lights.

Our guide will pick you up at the designated location in Reykjavik, and will take you to some of the best places to witness the northern lights.  

Make sure to dress up warmly for this tour, as Iceland’s cold winter winds can definitely make you feel cold. Hot chocolate will be provided while witnessing the northern lights. 

Join an expedition to the South Coast & hike on the Sólheimajökull glacier. You'll visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall, the majestic Skogafoss, the mighty waves of Reynisfjara beach, also known as The Black Sand Beach, and walk on top of Sólheimajökull.

Customize your Golden Circle Tour. We visit the famous Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area and throw in some local favorites as well. Complete this tour by opting for Snorkeling, Snowmobiling or Horseback Riding.

Keep in mind that the Volcano has stopped erupting.

Are you ready to become a "VOLCANO TROLL" 🧌 ? Join us on this exciting trip to the newest volcano in Iceland! On this amazing day we will explore our beloved Sundhnukar Active Volcano and the hidden gems of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Prices depend on group size. Select the correct group size and number of participants or "Trolls" 🧌 during the booking process to see the final price for your request:

1 to 4 people 190.000 isk. 5 to 8 people 250.000isk. 9 to 18 people 310.000 isk.