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Tour Description
Experience the powerful forces that shape Iceland with this unique Ice & Fire Combo Tour. Your adventure features a Super-Jeep journey to the stunning, natural Katla Volcano Ice Cave, where you'll explore magnificent formations of ash and ice. Afterward, witness the spectacular, world-renowned LAVA SHOW, the only live demonstration where real, molten lava (heated to 1100∘C) is poured before you. This tour is perfect for anyone eager to explore Iceland's volcanoes and gain a deep, educational understanding of its natural wonders.
This full-day tour is tailored for explorers interested in both the volcanic fire and glacial ice that define Iceland.
Part 1: Katla Volcano Ice Cave Your day begins by boarding a specially equipped 4x4 Super-Jeep for an off-road journey to the base of the mighty Katla Volcano (located beneath the Mýrdalsjökull glacier). You will ride through the scenic highlands, admiring the landscape of mountains and moss. Your expert guide will lead a short walk to the Katla Ice Cave, a remote and unique feature. Inside this large, captivating cave, you will see beautiful formations and the striking "Dragon Glass" created by layers of ash and ice. Safety is prioritized, and essential gear, including helmets, headlamps, and crampons, will be provided.
Part 2: The LAVA SHOW After the glacier tour, you will have time for lunch before the second activity. The LAVA SHOW offers a singular, globally acclaimed experience by replicating a volcanic eruption. Spectators watch from a safe distance as authentic lava, sourced from the 1918 Katla eruption, is heated to an incredible 1100∘C (2000∘F) and poured into a showroom. You will feel the intense heat and safely perceive the sheer power of molten lava through sight, sound, and sensation. Security goggles are provided for everyone. The show is highly educational, explaining how the lava cools to form volcanic glass and providing factual insights into Iceland's geology.
This tour provides a deep and memorable look at the incredible forces that created the Icelandic landscape.
Vik
All Year
4-5 Hours
Super jeep from Meeting Point
Easy
Highlight Of The Tour




What’s Included
Available Add-ons

Buy our Troll Beanie and Gloves to feel part of our winter Trolls and keep you warm in the Icelandic cold

Buy our Troll Neck-warmer to feel part of our winter Trolls and and protect your face from cold wind

Buy our Troll Summer-Cap to feel part of our summer Trolls and protect yourself from the sun
Frequently Asked Questions
- Wear waterproof hiking boots. - Dress according to the weather. Iceland can often get cold and wet, so wind and rainproof clothes are usually good.
Yes, pregnant women up to 6 months can join our ice cave tours, but it’s important to consider the nature of each tour before deciding.
- Katla Ice Cave Tour: This tour is more physically demanding, as it includes both a bumpy jeep ride and a moderate hike to reach the cave. If you’re pregnant, especially nearing the 6-month mark, please carefully assess your physical condition before booking.
We do not recommend these tours for those who are 7 months pregnant or more due to safety and comfort concerns.
The Katla Lava Show is the only live lava show in the world, where real molten lava is poured into a showroom in front of a live audience. It demonstrates how Iceland’s volcanoes erupt, interact with ice, and form new lava landscapes.
Yes, the lava is 100% real. Basaltic lava is heated to over 1100°C (2012°F) and poured live during the show, giving visitors a close-up view of flowing molten rock, much like during an actual eruption.
Absolutely. The Katla Lava Show is designed with safety as the top priority. All lava demonstrations are controlled by professionals in a specially constructed facility with proper distance, barriers, and ventilation to ensure a safe experience for all guests.
We highly recommend that you arrive at our meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket. Please note that if you arrive after departure time, your place on the tour cannot be guaranteed or refunded.
📍 MEETING POINT: Vík Inn – Katla Ice Cave Tour Meeting Point
Víkurbraut 26 870, 870 Vík, Iceland
To find the exact location and directions, you can look up ”Tröll Expeditions Katla Ice Cave” on Google Maps . Your guide will be waiting for you by our Super jeep marked Troll Expeditions.
Driving time to Vík from Reykjavík is around 2 hours 30 minutes in good road and weather conditions.
• All day tours can be cancelled 24 hours before the departure time by sending a written email to info@troll.is. You will receive a full refund except the 3% card fee. All cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable. • In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions, or other factors, we will assist you with rebooking to another date or booking other activities when possible or provide a full refund.
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