Ice Cave Tour from Vík
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Vik, Iceland
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- IE, helmet, headlamp, and crampons
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Austurvegur 16, 870 Vík, Iceland
You can find us on Google Maps under "Katlatrack". Check-in desk in the Katlatrack Base/Black Crust Pizzeria building. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Katla Ice Cave Kerlingardalsvegur
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be 6 years old to participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
A must do when in Iceland! It's a beautiful area and hiking though an ice cave was so cool! Our guide was really nice and had lots of good information!
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4.8
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The trip from Vik was interesting in the big super jeep monster truck!
You are greeted by a large glacier where there used to be tunnels. The guide showed me a pic from Sept 2023 where the tunnel was basically where we parked. This is an ever changing landscape and the tunnel isn’t really there anymore. There are some nice spots with picture opportunities but you can’t really go in more than 50-75 feet max and you can’t only stand up for a bit of that. It would have been a great experience 3yrs ago but now unfortunately it’s just a walk up a glacier with some short distance tunnels
We had a great time driving through and exploring an amazing, other-worldly landscape. Honestly, the cave was cool, but it’s small and you are done with it quickly. The real draw was walking to the cave and just experiencing it all.
This was a really fun and educational experience but is quite pricey. It's so worth it at the moment but when you see your credit card statement and reminisce, you'd wish it was a tad cheaper.
I would say I had realistic expectations going in as someone visiting an ice cave in the summer. I knew we can't stay too long and that the nature of the destination means I won't have the same experience as everyone else before and after me. The off road ride to the glacier was bumpy but fun and we saw cool views. The tour guide also provided educational info and took great photos.
Not sure what I expected, but this surpassed everything. From the superjeep ride across the surreal lava field, walking up and across the glacier, and of course walking in through and around some ice caves. The views.are spectacular. The experience is from another world. Highly recommend, despite the steep price.
We had a wonderful and unforgettable experience with the Ice cave tour by Katlatrack. Our guide Ines was very knowledgeable and amicable. She took her time to explain all the relevant details and any questions we had. Not every company conducting the Ice cave tour allows 7 yrs old kids. Katlatrack does and Ines, our guide, took great care of all the young kids in our group including my daughter. Highly recommended.
Really unique and memorable experience to drive into a glacier, walk across the glacier, and see an ice cave. Gudjon was a great guide. Very patient with the group, and kept the tone relaxed. We learned about the glaciers and how the ice caves form, but not an information overload.
We learned much so much from our guide. It was an awesome experience. The climb up the glacier was cool, the ice caves were beautiful and the guide was outstanding. Don’t miss this.
Pretty much each group within our tour all said the same thing. The picture's online really exaggerate the experience. It is a 45-minute drive from the Vik pizza restaurant, a short hike and then a shuffle through, with many other tourist groups, an ice cave that is very brief. Pictures turn out amazing but for the price, if you think you will be spending more than 10 minutes inside the ice cave, you'd be mistaken. Guide said this season's ice cave was average to above average in length. Again, love the pictures we took but think the value was probably half of the price.
We had an amazing experience, and our guide was wonderful. The kids still talk about it, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. I would definitely recommend it and would happily go again
A must do when in Iceland! It's a beautiful area and hiking though an ice cave was so cool! Our guide was really nice and had lots of good information!
Thomas is a great guide. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip being one of the best activities we did in Iceland.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hello,
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time with us, and that Thomas helped make the experience so special. He’ll be so happy to know you appreciated his guiding.
We’d love to see you again on another adventure!
Safe travels,
Katlatrack Team
I would like to start by saying that the Tour Company and Guide were incredibly nice and did a great job but the value for the money on this tour is not there. We happened to go on a windy day and black volcano ash was in our eyes, teeth, clothes and all over our faces. Not what we expected. Sadly the glacier is melting and the ice cave was very small and there were multiple tour groups there just pushing people along. We had ice climbed another glacier the day before and I wish we left it at that. We spent too much money and time on this tour to come out covered in black ash.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re really sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations, especially considering the weather conditions on the day of your tour. Windy days can unfortunately bring volcanic ash into the air, and we understand how uncomfortable that can be.
The Katla ice cave is a natural formation, and as you mentioned, it changes constantly due to melting and weather conditions, which can affect both its size and the overall experience. We also understand that visiting at a busy time can feel rushed, and we truly regret that this impacted your enjoyment of the tour.
We do appreciate your kind words about our team and guide, and we’re grateful for your honest feedback, which helps us continue improving both the experience and how we communicate what guests can expect.
Great glacier tour! Had a great time with our guide who was very knowledgeable about the area! Wish I could go again!
Everything about this was awesome. Our guide, the experience, the relatively small group, the equipment, the attention to safety, and the little details like the photos, the icicle “popsicles”, and the history of the area. One of our favorite experiences anywhere.
This experience was beyond compare! we had an amazing adventure with Ari... so much fun! Great music, an off-road adventure and once in a lifetime hike on a glacier and into a beautiful cave. On the drive, Ari shared origin stories and facts about the nature of the glacier and the surrounding area. Black Crust Pizza is in the same building as their check-in spot and the food there was delish. The langoustine pizza and the Icelandic cheese with current jelly were our fan favorites. Thanks everyone for a morning we will never forget!
Such an amazing experience! We managed to see a fully formed ice cave and it was beautiful. Our guide got some great photos of us as well and had a lot of information to share. The hike was relatively easy and we were given safety gear for some peace of mind. Definitely recommend!
Amazing experience for the whole family. Our group ranged in age from 15-77, and everyone loved it. The views were spectacular and our guide was informative and fun!
very helpful tour guide (Carlos). He was there for my special need son and made his experience amazing,
Great tour - well-organized, entertaining and educational. Our guide, Carlos, was very engaging and helpful with all aspects of the tour and also Iceland living/travel in general. Highly recommended!
Great experience all together! Our guide Ari was amazing! Very infrormwtive and explained every bit of the journey. I would definitely go with Katlatrack again over any other!
Really cool tour! We had a great, very funny guide which added to the experience. Photos galore, all 5 of us were really happy we did this, even in the rain! Highly recommend.
Amazing views, exciting little hike to the ice caves. Always be waterproof in Iceland and you’ll be happy. Viggo our guide was such a character and kept us entertained and also made sure we had great photo opportunities.
Great experience and a must do if you are in Iceland! The glaciers are a breathtaking and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly! 11/10:)
The ride on the monster truck is unbelievable, but the cave itself is the most impressive. Sadly this glaciers are receding, so go while still there.
Our guide was great, professional and knowledgeable. He came back for us after t the tour finished to return our keys that we drop on the truck. Overall great experience
Tomos our guide was very knowledgeable and funny which made a great experience to our day on the ice
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you very much for your review!
We are happy that you enjoyed your time with our guide on the glacier.
Come back anytime :)
All the best,
Katlatrack Team
Our guide Boris was excellent. He kept it fun and shared Icelandic music artists and answered all our questions. He even recommended a great lunch spot upon our return.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Big thanks for your 5 stars review!
We are happy to hear that our guide left such a good impression.
We wish you more future adventures!
Katlatrack Team
This is hands down the thing I most recommend someone do if they are coming in winter. It is such a unique and gorgeous experience. You will not regret it and will have the MOST amazing otherworldly pictures. We went with the morning tour and got to see the way that gorgeous winter Iceland light reflected off the ice. Gorgeous! Our tour guide was a very pleasant and knowledgeable person name Boris.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you very much for your kind words, they are more than appreciated!
It means world to us to create amazing memories for our clients. We will pass on your opinion to Boris too.
We wish you more pleasant moments!
Katlatrack Team
This was the best decision we made in Iceland. The tour started with a ~30 minute drive while listening to Icelandic music. When we reached the "parking" area, my mom said "It looks like we're in a movie". The hike itself was surreal - the views are unlike anywhere I've ever been. The cave was stunning, the guide was super helpful and knowledgeable, and the vibes were immaculate. I would honestly consider doing this tour again, which I never do. 111/10.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Wow! Your review brings a huge smile to our faces. It sounds like your Iceland adventure was truly remarkable! Stunning cave must have been unforgettable. Your feedback about the guide and the overall vibes of the tour means a lot.
We wish you all the best,
Katlatrack Team
This was the best part of our Iceland trip. You get to go inside a Glacier and see how glaciers are formed and how they change with time.
Our guide, Ari, was the best!!!! He made the drive to and from the Ice Cave very fun and interesting and pointed out many interesting things about the ice caves, glaciers, and Iceland. Ari taught us how glaciers affect Iceland and how they contribute to the continuing formation of Iceland.
Ari was totally concerned with everyone's safety and made sure everyone had a great time.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Your glowing review has put a smile on our faces!
We’re glad to know that our tour exceeded your expectations! Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to share your compliments with Ari.
Warmest regards,
Katlatrack Team
This tour was the highlight of our trip! Boris, our guide, was excellent in both keeping us safe AND providing interesting information about the area. And the ice cave itself was just phenomenal. A once in a lifetime experience!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hello Julia, thank you for the kind words. We’re delighted that we could make your stay here worthwhile. Hoping that you will keep special place for us in your memories from Iceland.
We wish you more memorable moments in the future!
Katlatrack Team
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