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Katla Ice Cave Private from Vík

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  • 3-4 Hours
  • Max People : 5
  • Pick-up: 13:00-13:30
  • All Year
  • Min Age : 10
  • Easy/Moderate

We Want you to Enjoy this Ice Cave Experience

This private Ice Cave tour departs from Vík in South Iceland, and is perfect for those who are traveling by themselves and are in the area.
We take you to Katla glacier, which is a tongue, a flow of ice that comes from Mýrdals glacier, Icelands forth largest glacier.

We want to spend some time here, not just take you there for a 30 minute stop. We go out of our way to ensure you get what you pay for, meaning we will spend at least 90 minutes here, explore more than one cave if possible and also hike around on the glacier.

We also visit Hjörleifshöfði, on the coast, taking back roads and rough tracks, drive on the beach and having fun making this also a real Super Jeep experience.

The area itself is fascinating, raw nature at its best, proper movie making landscapes. 
Crystal blue ice caves, rugged Icelandic nature and towering mountains of ice. 

We enjoy this tour as much as you will!

Price is per group

  • Price is for 1-6 people in a group
  • Please let us know how many is in your group

Price Includes

  • Transfer to/from Vík in a Superjeep
  • English speaking guide
  • Free WiFi in the Super Jeep
  • Equipment for ice cave adventure

Price Excludes

  • Meals

Please bring

  • Warm outdoor clothing
  • Hat and gloves or mittens
  • Rain gear
  • Good hiking boots
  • Backpack
  • Water bottle
  • Camera/Phone

Pick-up and drop-off in Vík

We will meet you in Vík behind the Ice Cave Cafe, at the bus parking lot.

Ice Cave Bistro (Pick-up and Drop-off Location)

Itinerary

Katla Ice CaveThe Ice cave at Katla

First of all we are not in a rush here. We want you to enjoy this experience, and therefore we aim to spend at least 90 minutes here.

The glacier itself is called Katla, and is a tongue, a flow of ice that comes from Mýrdals glacier, Icelands forth largest glacier.

At the base of the Katla glacier are many caves, created by water which pours down the glacier in the warmer months of the year. Thats where we explore, and hike around on the glacier.
The area is fascinating, raw nature at its best, proper movie making landscapes. 
Crystal blue ice caves, rugged Icelandic nature and towering mountains of ice. 

We never get bored of coming here!

Hjörleifshöfði Hjörleifshöfði and Black Sand Beach

After our time on the glacier we head south towards the coast to a place called Hjorleifshofdi. This is actually a massive rocky outcrop that used to be an island in the ocean, but that all changed when the Katla volcano erupted  in 1918. 

This place is full of great history and we love to tell you the stories of old, of the first settler that came ashore here. We also visit the  Hjorleifshofdi Cave, commonly known as the Yoda Cave.

An last but certainly no least we drive towards the ocean, to a deserted black sand beach away from the crowds.

 
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FAQ

What is the weather going to be like?

In Iceland, there is no guarantee of the same kind of weather will be the whole day, even though there is beautiful morning during the pick-up in Reykjavík. Keep in mind that the weather can change very suddenly and you might just experience all four seasons in one day. So be well-prepared and bring plenty of layers.

What should I wear?

Iceland is known for colourful weather and even in our short hike we could experience all 4 seasons.

It is a bit of a challenge to dress up for this sort of weather. We always recommend dressing in layers. 3 upper layers are highly recommended such as a light t-shirt (preferably wool) next to the skin, then a fleece or heavy wool garment, topped off with a waterproof windbreaker.

Lightweight hiking pants, track pants or long cotton pants are best and then wind/waterproof pants over. Jeans are not recommended for hiking as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when they get wet.

Sturdy hiking boots are highly recommended although good sneakers are good enough for this rather comfortable and short hike.

Do I need some insurance before going on this trip?

Travel insurance is always a good idea. We recommend that you have personal health insurance coverage when participating in any adventure activities in Iceland, as you would when travelling anywhere in the world.

What is cancellation policy?

Read all about our cancellation policy here.