All Vik Tours & Excursions in 2026

The answer is yes, yes the Ice Cave by Katla Volcano is definitely worth visiting! We would say that the entire experience from the jeep ride to walking up to the glacier and taking in the stunning scenery makes the excursion worth it. Plus our guide, Hawk, was fantastic. He was funny and extremely knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning more about the glacier & the whole volcanic area. We also never felt rushed and he took great pics, too. In addition, we really enjoyed his music selection for the roundtrip drive! This is a tour that is a definite must if you are in Vik! It's also nice to leave the driving in capable hands!

The glacier tour was a complete success! Denis, our guide, told us many interesting things about the glacier and guided us safely across the glacier. It was super cool and the group size was perfect for this all-around great experience! Many thanks to Denis! We would recommend it to everyone!

This was an incredible experience, and I am so glad my husband and I did it despite the weather. Walking on a glacier and learning its history was an amazing experience we will treasure, but it's not an easy activity. You should be comfortable hiking moderate climbs with extra equipment. On a very wet, windy day, we hiked up the glacier. Monique led the hike, and we learned about the glacier, its ash color, and the changes it undergoes during the seasons. Because of the rain and the wind, the hike was a bit rough as we climbed uphill in muddy, wet conditions. The hike is about 8 km, so it can be challenging if you are not used to hiking, especially with the extra equipment (Ice pick, crampons, and a safety harness) that you have to carry. If you've never used crampons, it is a new experience that can be challenging, as it was for me. I ended up falling because we had to put the crampons on before getting on the ice, and I was not used to walking on it. That said, once I was on the glacier I felt very secure in the crampons and walking around.

We loved the activity. In fact, I only expected the cave, and to our pleasant surprise, we went walking on the glacier. And the scenery was truly impressive; it looked like another planet. Our guide was super friendly and pleasant at all times. I would totally recommend it.

The location of this cave made it clear ice with black volcanic ash…. It’s beautiful, but it is not the blue ice that you hear about. Nonetheless, the ride out and the incredible stories you hear from your guide make this excellent way to spend your morning or afternoon! It’s pretty impossible to even explain the vastness of these volcanic eruptions, and knowing that some of these happened thousands and thousands of years ago, and yet remain mostly unchanged is something I will never forget!

We booked the tour through Arctic Adventures and we were not disappointed! We drove to the glacier in a great super jeep, including a short stop to take photos of the interesting surroundings. Before the ascent to the cave, we were equipped with a helmet and spikes for our shoes. The tour guide was very personable, attentive, and told us a lot about the glacier and Iceland. Since the glacier is changing, the cave is also changing. In our case, it was not a large cave and we had to kneel down to move forward. We liked the exterior of the cave better than the interior.

This was a really fun experience! From the black sand beach, to the crashed plane, to the many streams you get to cross, it lets you see parts of the island you might not have otherwise. All with the beautiful backdrop of the mountains and glaciers. I would definitely recommend wearing their boots if you want to avoid wet feet. We wore our tall waterproof hiking boots which should have been fine, but got water in them anyway. If you wear your own boots, make sure to lift your feet up as high as you can while going through the streams, it will save soaking your socks! I would recommend bringing extra socks and an extra pair of pants since it seemed some of the coveralls were a little leaky and some people's pants got wet. Our guide Hinrik was great - very knowledgeable and entertaining. Overall, would definitely recommend!

It was an experience and Simeon was a nice guide. There were ten of us. You're really fine in the truck. That we wanted a lunch was not quite right but that could still be arranged and paid for on the spot. We drove through rough terrain. made several stops. Walked a long way up, walked through a gorge with a beautiful cave with waterfall as a reward. I found this trip a valuable addition to our holiday. For dessert we also drove a bit on the beach.