The 14 Best Lava Tube & Ice Cave Tours

1.From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,110 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $194Our pick

From Vík, you ride a high-clearance Super Jeep across Mýrdalssandur to Mýrdalsjökull, then walk with crampons into the changing Katla Ice Cave. Guides such as Helgi, Peter, Alex, and Kamil add geology, humor, and careful support. Some options include Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.

“Helgi, our tour guide was the highlight of this trip! The cave its self was cool but underwhelming compared to the expectations. It is essentially a room you can walk in and turn around in. Helgi was so knowledgeable and had the greatest sense of humor. He made our excursion well worth the money! We learned so much about the history of Iceland and Katla, all while laughing and making sure we had a great day. Couldn’t recommend Helgi enough!”

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2.From Vik: Katla Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,450 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Travel from Vík by Super Jeep across Katla Geopark, then walk with crampons and a helmet to a natural ice cave beneath Mýrdalsjökull. Guides such as Hawk, Beda, Syra, and Gabriel explain the glacier and volcano. Expect striking blue, black, and gray ice, but a cave that may be small or change with conditions.

“This is a must-do if you're in Iceland. The company was Troll Expeditions, our guide was Stefan, our tour was the "Katla Ice Caves and Super Jeep Tour". We met in Vik and rode went off-road through lava fields in a "super jeep", aka custom Ford van with a huge lift and a really cool built-in tire pressure adjustment system. Stefan was a terrific guide, narrating our ride to the glacier with scientific information and humor. When we disembarked from the van the sight of the Katla Glacier was absolutely breathtaking. If you're from USA and have been to the Grand Canyon, remember how that first view felt! Stefan instructed…”

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3.Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour

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

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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4.Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Ride a Super Jeep from Vík to Kötlujökull Glacier, then walk into a natural ice cave beneath Katla Volcano. Your guide explains the changing ice, black and blue formations, and volcanic forces. Expect a small group, rough roads, wind, and a short but memorable cave visit.

“What a spectacular trip! The jeep ride through the terrain was fun and the scenery beautiful! Our guide was knowledgeable and funny! Hiking through the ice caves was a one of a kind experience not to be missed.”

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

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

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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6.From Vik: Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · 3 hours · from $181

From Vik, ride a 4x4 Super Jeep into the Icelandic Highlands, then walk 2 to 8 minutes to a natural Katla ice cave. Guides such as Gunnar, Tate, and David are known for strong local stories, glacier facts, and friendly help with crampons. Expect a changing cave, striking blue and black ice, and a small group.

“Great experience! Gunnar the guide was fantastic! Although the cave was smaller than expected it was extremely cool to see and walk in it! The drive to the cave was exciting and the explanation of the terrain ( and why the tires need the air let out and when lol ) was very interesting! The snow covered landscape made it all worth it for this Florida, US family!”

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7.Discovery of the lava tubes 2004 of Piton de la Fournaise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $81Top rated

Enter the young lava tube formed by Piton de la Fournaise’s 2004 flow in Sainte-Rose. A French or English-speaking guide leads an easy 2.5-hour caving walk past lava waterfalls, glassy walls, stalactites, and stalagmites. You will crawl for about 15 meters, then finish with photos and an aperitif.

“Un guide au top et passionné par l’histoire et la création des tunnels de lave , mon épouse qui avait des apriori , a apprécié cette expérience même pour les passages à quatre pattes ou accroupi . Je recommande vivement”

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8.Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Spend 5.5 hours with Mauka Makai Adventures visiting Kilauea, steam vents, Halema'uma'u Crater, Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, Rainbow Falls, Big Island Candies, and Lili'uokalani Gardens. Guides such as Jill and Josh add local stories and practical help. Pickup is available in Hilo and at the port.

“Our guide Josh was very informative of not just the volcanoes, but of the island as well. Very convenient pickup up from Port, and also brought us back after the tour. Big van with plenty of room, and he even had water and snacks. Would definitely recommend!”

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9.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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10.Explore Mt. Fuji Ice Cave in Aokigahara Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $53Best value

Walk through Aokigahara Forest, then enter a lava-formed ice cave near Mt. Fuji with a helmet, headlamp, gloves, and coveralls. Guides such as Tada, Toshi, Takasi, and Tadasuke explain the geology, wildlife, and history in clear English. Pickup is available around Lake Kawaguchiko.

“I was worried this excursion would be difficult but I enjoyed it so much! Our guide was knowledgeable and I had a blast!!!”

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11.From Vik: Myrdalsjokull glacier and Katla Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 212 reviews · 3 hours · from $250

Meet your English-speaking guide at Ice Cave Bistro in Vík for a three-hour super jeep trip onto Mýrdalsjökull. With helmets and crampons provided, you’ll hike to Kötlujökull Ice Cave, see blue ice and volcanic ash layers, and hear stories of Katla Volcano.

“An incredible experience from start to finish. Because we were in a small group, we were able to visit an extra ice cave, which was a brilliant surprise. Our guide was excellent, informative, safety-focused, and genuinely funny and the views were absolutely stunning. I’d 100% do this tour again.”

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12.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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13.Katla Volcano Ice Cave – Super Jeep Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 199 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $202

Ride from Vik in a modified super jeep, cross the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, and explore the best accessible natural ice cave near Katla. English-speaking guides such as Alex, Peter, Leif, and Sylvester add stories and local insight. Expect a small cave, dramatic scenery, crampons, and a rough off-road ride.

“We loved our tour of the Katla ice cave! The cave was a little smaller than expected but reasonable in October. Our kids loved hiking up to the cave and across the glacier. Alex was absolutely phenomenal and so great with our kids; we all absolutely adored him. He was a wealth of knowledge and had so many interesting things to share about Iceland and Katla. We felt so lucky and grateful to have him as our guide! Would definitely recommend.”

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14.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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