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Katla Volcano Ice Cave

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Tour Description

Join an extraordinary journey to the majestic Katla Ice Cave under the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. This remote adventure takes you through a unique landscape of volcanic black sand and towering, mossy mountains. The highlight is the chance to walk inside the natural blue ice cave, where you'll witness the stunning colors and shapes created by volcanic ash and ice. As you travel, you'll be treated to a scenic drive with a view of Mt. Hafursey, a famous filming location from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The tour includes a thrilling Super-Jeep ride and a discovery of "Dragon-Glass" while exploring a remote, off-the-beaten-path location that is one of Iceland's best-kept secrets.

This unique expedition takes you to the Katla Ice Cave, a stunning, year-round feature in the volcanic outlets of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, beneath the powerful Katla volcano.

The adventure starts in Vík at our meeting point, "Troll Expeditions Katla Ice Cave" (lobby of The Vik Inn). Our facility offers free parking. Please arrive 20 minutes before departure. Your highly qualified English-speaking guide will check you in and provide any pre-booked rental gear (waterproof clothing or boots).

Next, you will board our specialized 4x4 Super-Jeep for a thrilling 40-minute ride into the wilderness. The scenic drive includes a view of Mt. Hafursey, a mountain famously used as a film location. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating facts about the Katla volcano, its eruptions, and the unique geology of South Iceland.

The Super-Jeep ride ends at a black ash desert, where you will start an easy, 20-minute walk toward the cave. The hike is on an uneven, sandy path, offering breathtaking views of ash-covered glaciers and moss-covered mountains—a truly otherworldly scene.

At the cave entrance, your guide will provide all safety gear, including helmets, headlamps, and crampons, along with a safety briefing. You will then ascend a small slope to step onto the glacier ice for the first time. Inside the cave, you will explore its mesmerizing colors and formations, crossing small bridges and witnessing the striking combination of ash layers and blue ice. Your guide will ensure you have time for photos and to simply enjoy the magnificent environment.

The entire experience lasts approximately 3 hours (including the 40-minute drive each way). You will then enjoy a relaxing Super-Jeep ride back to our meeting point in Vík.

Start from

Vik

Open season

All Year

Duration

3 Hours

Pick-up

Super jeep from Meeting Point

Difficulty

Easy




Available Add-ons

Support Shoes

Rent shoes for keeping your ankles safe to prevent injuries

$12
Waterproof Jacket

Rent a jacket to keep you dry

$12
Waterproof Pants

Rent pants to keep you dry

$12
Beanie and Gloves

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

$22
Neck-warmer

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

$4
Summer Cap

Buy our Troll Summer-Cap to feel part of our summer Trolls and protect yourself from the sun

$10
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Frequently Asked Questions

• Warm clothes (first layer) • Waterproof outdoor clothing (second layer) • Hiking boots (available for rent on booking) • Gloves and hat • Joy and happiness!

Easy to moderate. You must be in good physical conditions to accomplish the tour.

At least 8 years old in the winter At least 6 years old in the summer (a child seat is needed for the ride, no isofix on our jeeps)

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.

Not suitable for clients with mobility limitations. • Jeans are not recommended for glacier activities. Once it gets wet, it takes a long time to dry, leaving you cold. • Ice caves are a dynamic ever-changing natural phenomenon. Each year new unique caves are formed in different areas of the glacier. The photos on our website and social medias are from this season, but the ice cave we visit might have changed due to the dynamic nature of these formations. • There is several ice caves and ice formations available in the area, the access of certain areas might be affected by the weather conditions.

Select extras (boots, waterproof jacket, waterproof pants) during checkout, or rent them out at the meeting point directly with our guides.

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 Troll operated 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 rescheduling the tour to another date or to another activity when possible (price difference might apply, if the new activity has a higher price).

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