Katla Ice Cave | Super Jeep from Vik
Visit this truly unique Ice Cave underneath Katla volcano. Witness the breathtaking combination of fire and ice inside one of the rarest natural phenomenon.
After being picked up from Puffin Hotel meeting point in Vik, we’ll take 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 sneeky 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, that names both the glacier and the ice cave.
Once you arrive to 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!
✓ Ride on a Super Jeep into the wild ✓ Certified Glacier Guide ✓ Fun hike through the black desert of asked from Katla previous eruptions ✓ All Safety Ice Cave Equipment: crampons, helmet, and a headlamp
You will meet our guides at our meeting point. You will receive all the glacier gears needed to access the cave, and step on a super jeep to start the ride towards the ice cave
• Hiking boots (also available for renting) • Warm clothing (first layer) • Waterproof clothing (second layer, also available for renting) • Gloves to protect your hands
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Duration:
- 3 hours
- Price From:
- 30.014 ISK