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Guided tour to the Katla Ice Cave in a super Jeep from Vik

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$230.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Availability: Daily

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 3 hours

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Small group

Why you’ll love this…

A truly unique Ice Cave underneath Katla volcano
Witness the breathtaking combination of fire and ice inside one of the rarest natural phenomena
Enjoy an experience in a super Jeep

What to expect

After being picked up from Vík, you'll be taken you on the road of “no man” that will take you to the mysterious cave. The road is bumpy and views are out-of-this-planet. You’ll feel like you are taking a sneak peek into the highlands are you see yourself surrounded by mountains covered in moss.

The ice cave is located in Kötlujökull Glacier which is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Underneath awaits the mighty volcano Katla, which names both the glacier and the ice cave. Once you arrive at the glacier, your guide will hand you all the necessary ice cave equipment and go over a safety briefing and facts about glaciers and ice caves.

You’ll take a fun walk on the glacier with your experienced glacier guide before you enter the famous cave of “dragon glass”. The view inside the Ice Cave is truly spectacular the combination of the colors of the ice we don’t think are possible in nature, which is why this cave is also known as the “Dragon Ice Cave” because of Game of Thrones… Prepare to be amazed!

What's included

Free Parking
Ride on a Super Jeep into the country
Certified Glacier Guide
Fun Glacier Walk
All Safety Ice Cave Equipment: crampons, helmet, and a headlamp

What's not included

Hiking boots
Warm clothing (first layer)
Waterproof clothing (second layer)
Gloves to protect your hands

Where

Víkurbraut 5, 870 Vík

Meeting point:

The meeting point for this tour is inside the restaurant at the Icelandic Lava Show. To find the exact location and directions you can look up the “Icelandic Lava Show” on Google Maps. Your guide will be waiting for you by a Super Jeep with a sign saying with the name of the tour.

What to remember

The tour is suitable to families
Jeans are not recommended for glacier activities. Once denim gets wet it spreads moisture and takes a long time to dry, leaving the wearer cold
The minimum age for the tour is 8 years
Please meet 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket

Provider

Troll Expeditions

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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Guided tour to the Katla Ice Cave in a super Jeep from Vik

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