The 5 Best Lava Tubes and Ice Caves in Reykjavik

1.Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,244 reviews · 12 hours · from $275Our pick

Travel from Reykjavík to Vík, then ride a Super Jeep across Mýrdalsjökull to Katla Ice Cave. A guide such as Paul, Hawk, or Alex may lead the glacier visit, with helmets, crampons, and beginner-friendly instruction included. Waterfalls, WiFi, and small groups round out the 12-hour day.

“The tour was wonderful and we got to hit up several locations of natural beauty (waterfalls, ice caves) within the day. Our tour guide to the ice cave (Eliza) was super knowledgeable about Iceland and our route, and throughout the journey shared information about the country, geological studies in Iceland, and some folklore. Once we were handed over to the super jeep, our next tour guide (Siggi) was equally knowledgeable, helped us safely navigate the Katla ice caves, and was at hand to answer any and all questions the group had. I really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to others! For those who are more interested in exploring…”

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2.Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 625 reviews · 10 hours · from $234Best value

Travel from Reykjavik or Vik with an English-speaking guide such as Jón, John, Gunnar, or Christian. Visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Víkurfjara beach, and Katla Ice Cave, with glacier gear and an off-road Super Jeep ride included.

“driver was excellent and had so much knowledge. Really enjoyed the day.”

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3.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $300

Travel from Reykjavik to Vík, switch to a Super Jeep, and walk across Mýrdalsjökull with crampons to a naturally formed Katla ice cave. Guides such as Helgi, Nils, and Kari bring the geology and safety details to life. Waterfalls, volcanic ash, and a long scenic drive round out this 12-hour day.

“Trip was awesome. The weather at the cave cleared up to make the trip even better. The bus was great with good legroom. Would highly recommend this trip”

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4.From Reykjavík: Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 11 hours · from $301

Travel from Reykjavík to Vík, cross the glacier by super-jeep, and enter the changing Katla Ice Cave with a specialist guide. You’ll also stop at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Guides such as Tom, Monika, Tate, Siggy, and Daniel have been praised for clear explanations, humor, and care.

“The whole thing was fantastic from start to finish. Tom was wonderful, he made the first half of the trip so relaxed and full of great information and good humour, we felt very well taken care of! Then we were picked up by David who was also friendly and informative, a really interesting person with loads of stories to share. The Katla Icecave experience is beyond words — we were lucky to experience great weather for it and got some amazing photos. Its well worth the money spent for the time and attention. This tour is an essential to anyone exploring Iceland for the first time!”

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5.South Coast & Katla Ice Cave Adventure From Reykjavik in a 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 11 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $305

Travel in a small group of up to 16 from Reykjavik with a 4x4 guide to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Vikurfjara Beach, and Katla Glacier. Ice gear is supplied, but bring waterproof clothing, sturdy hiking boots, and lunch. Weather can change the cave visit.

“Our driver/guide “Snyper” was wonderful! He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout the entire excursion. This is a newer company so we were lucky to have been on the tour ourselves. It turned out being a private tour which really capped off our Iceland experience. We were the only ones in the GlacierIce Cave which was totally awesome. He also made additional stops which was not on the itinerary which made us feel like VIPs. Cruise port pickup was timely. The vehicle was very comfortable. Food/Toilet breaks very convenient.”

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