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Ice Cave at Katla Volcano

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Come join us in the one of a kind natural Ice Cave. Join us on a Super Jeep up to the glacier, where you'll enter a natural ice cave. The view inside the Ice Cave is truly spectacular the combination of the colors of the ice, you will get the chance to see some amazing black ice as well as some blue ice features. The Katla Ice Cave is truly unique. The ice cave is located in Kötlujökull Glacier which is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Underneath the glacier waits the mighty volcano Katla where the both the glacier and the ice cave takes their name from. The tour departs from the village of Vík where you will hop on a Super Jeep that takes you up to the ice cave. There you will put on crampons and a helmet to prepare you to walk inside the natural ice cave. Your expert guide will inform you all about the glacier and how the ice cave is formed by mother nature.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • All safety gear: crampons, helmet and headlamps
  • Super Jeep - Ride to the Ice Cave
  • Food
  • Hiking/Trekking Shoes
  • Transfer from Reykjavik
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Víkurbraut 5
Vík, Iceland

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What To Expect

Visit this truly unique Ice Cave underneath Katla volcano. Witness the breathtaking combination of fire and ice inside one of the rarest natural phenomenon. The tour will start and end in Vik, 250 km from Reykjavik. Guests will need to make their own way to Vik for this tour. Bus service number 51 from Mjodd in Reykjavik will bring you to Vik.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ice Cave at Katla Volcano?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
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The following is included:
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • All safety gear: crampons, helmet and headlamps.
  • Super Jeep - Ride to the Ice Cave.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food.
  • Hiking/Trekking Shoes.
  • Transfer from Reykjavik.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • All safety gear: crampons, helmet and headlamps
  • Super Jeep - Ride to the Ice Cave
  • Food
  • Hiking/Trekking Shoes
  • Transfer from Reykjavik

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  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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