Top Vik Nature Walks

Strap on your crampons and embark on a thrilling Jeep ride to explore Iceland’s Katla Ice Cave (under the volcano). Trek with a guide as you journey down naturally sculptured tunnels until you find yourself surrounded by the surreal beauty of glacial blue ice. There's have ample time to photograph the majestic landscape and learn about geology from your guide.

If you’re looking for an experience in Iceland where you witness a rare natural wonder—this is the ideal option. The tour gives you access to somewhere that you wouldn’t be able to reach alone—an ice cave that sits underneath Katla Volcano. Travel with ease up to the ice cave in a Super Jeep. It’s a safe experience as you are given a helmet and crampons, and a guide leads the way so you don’t get lost.

Take an unforgettable walk on pure ice on this guided glacier hike experience on Sólheimajökull in southern Iceland. Accompanied by a professional guide, set off from the foot of Sólheimajökull, a frozen tongue of solid ice, and thrill at the experience of walking across the frozen valley. Put on your crampons and discover natural ice formations, crevasses, shafts, and ridges as you benefit from the professional guide’s knowledge and support to ensure a safe, informative, and unforgettable experience.

Get close to red-hot molten lava by going to an Icelandic Lava Show. It’s a safe and fun experience, as safety goggles are provided, and an experienced professional will teach you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about lava. Enjoy the thrill of being able to touch cooling lava and hear it sizzle. All your burning questions will be answered, as this experience includes an interactive Q&A session at the end of the show.

Indulge in a thrilling adventure on Sólheimajökull Glacier, featuring ice climbing and a guided hike across stunning icy terrain. With certified glacier guides, small group sizes, hotel pickup, and all gear provided, safely explore crevasses, ridges, and vibrant blue ice while scaling a frozen wall—no prior experience needed. Perfect for adventurers seeking an off-the-beaten-path, hands-on glacier experience in Iceland.

Hiking on a glacier can be difficult to accomplish on your own. Skip the hassle of planning logistics when you book this half-day small-group hiking tour around southern Iceland's Sólheimajökull glacier. Follow your hiking guide over the rugged terrain and learn about the glacial formation as you walk. All necessary equipment and safety briefings are provided.

The black lava sands of South Iceland are wonderful to look at, but this quad biking tour offers a deeper sensory connection with the landscape. Beginning close to the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, head down to the black lava sands fields, which derive from the dormant volcano Katla, then continue along the coast to the famed aircraft wreck, onto the Jökulsá river and up to the foot of the mountain.

Indulge your inner geologist—and take an educational break on your tour of the south coast—by visiting Iceland's state-of-the-art Lava Centre. Learn all about the birth and growth of Iceland, one of the world’s largest volcanic islands, which, over millions of years, has been shaped by countless volcanic eruptions. Skip the line, and get the best price, by booking in advance.

Get up close and personal with an Icelandic glacier on this small-group tour in Solheimajokull. Fun for climbers of any level of experience, the tour includes instruction in ice climbing technique from your local guide, who will also point out glacier features like crevasses and moulins. Over the course of about 4.5 hours, you’ll have plenty of time to build on your skills and explore several different parts of the glacier.

Enjoy bird’s-eye views over south Iceland on this 1.5-hour tandem paragliding experience. Take to the skies with a highly experienced professional pilot at the controls, and relax into the comfortable seat harness as you soar over the spectacular landscapes. Gaze down at black beaches, craggy mountains and lava formations; rise and swoop with the thermal currents; and revel in the calmest form of free flight known to man. All equipment is supplied, and your experience includes photos and a video of your once-in-a-lifetime, 10- to 20-minute flight.

Explore the stunning expanse of Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland’s most accessible glaciers, on this engaging 3-hour guided hike. After meeting your certified glacier guide at the glacier parking lot, gear up with crampons, a helmet, and a harness for your journey onto the ice. Traverse the glacier’s surface, encountering fascinating features like deep crevasses and dramatic ice formations. Your guide will share insights about glacier formation and environmental changes, blending adventure and education. This small group experience ensures a personal connection to Iceland’s frozen wilderness, making it perfect for adventurers aged 8 and up.

Iceland is home to some of the world’s most easily accessible glaciers but you don’t need to be an experienced hiker to try glacier trekking. This small-group glacier hike explores the wild landscapes of the Sólheimajökull glacier, passing spectacular ice tunnels, crevasses, and natural ice sculptures. No experience is necessary.