The 4 Best Ice Cave Tours in Reykjavík

1.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,090 reviews · from $270Our pick

Spend 11 hours on Iceland’s South Coast, traveling from Reykjavik by coach and from Vík by Super Jeep. Hike to a natural ice cave beneath Mýrdalsjökull, see black volcanic ash inside the blue ice, and visit Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. English-speaking guides, including ice-cave specialists such as Hawk and Bigg, lead the glacier portion.

“What an incredible day!! Thomas was an excellent driver and guide, sharing his passion for Icelandic history and lore the entire drive. Stonethor was our Super Jeep driver and ice cave guide and he was equally as incredible! So very knowledgeable and personable, he made the ice cave exploration even more magnificent. This was an amazing opportunity and well worth the cost!”

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2.3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058Top rated

Spend three packed days traveling from Reykjavík through Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, the South Coast, Jökulsárlón, and Iceland’s black-sand beaches. You’ll hike a glacier, enter a naturally formed blue ice cave by Super Jeep, sleep two nights with breakfast, and search for the Northern Lights. Expect a small group, changing weather, and long but scenic drives.

“This trip was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He gave us an excellent tour of this incredible country. Everything was exactly as described if not better. I was impressed at how meticulously planned the whole thing was. Additionally, they were constantly watching the weather so that they could adjust our itinerary around storms and make sure we could still see everything. While we did have a huge storm roll in, our guide still made sure we saw everything listed, and more importantly, he made sure we were safe on our trips through bad weather. I would not have wanted to drive in that myself (blinding snow, heavy…”

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3.South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

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

Spend 10 hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Jon, John, or Gunnar, traveling from Reykjavik along Iceland’s south coast. Visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Víkurfjara, and Katla Ice Cave, with glacier gear and a Super Jeep ride included. Expect long driving, uneven ground, changing cave conditions, and dramatic scenery.

“I just came back from the tour an from pickup to the return to Reykjavík, everything about this tour was absolutely perfect. The pickup was right on time, and from the very beginning I felt extremely well taken care of. Jon, the driver, guide, and photographer all in one was truly outstanding. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. During the drive, he shared many fascinating stories and interesting facts about Iceland which made the journey very enjoyable. All of the sights we visited were amazing. The absolute highlight was, of course, the ice cave an unforgettable experience as well as the breathtaking landscape surrounding it. The black sand beach…”

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4.2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $689

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s South Coast in a small group of up to 19 people, with waterfalls, black-sand beaches, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, and a blue ice cave expedition. Guides such as Mika, Monica, Lori, Hákon, and Filip are known for strong local stories and careful weather decisions. Hotel, breakfast, transport, Wi-Fi, and cave activities are included.

“Experience was thrilling. Everything went smoothly. No issues related to ticketing booked through Viator.”

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