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The 15 Best Ice Cave Tours in Iceland

89 tours  ·  from $145

Natural caves run from about November to March and reform differently each winter; the man-made tunnel in Langjökull runs year round. The 15 below split them by glacier, by how much walking is involved and by what the super-jeep transfer adds to the price.

From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - Walking onto the Katla glacier
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

1.Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

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

Ride from Vík in a high-clearance Super Jeep across Mýrdalssandur to Katla Ice Cave. Walk on Mýrdalsjökull with crampons and a helmet, then see blue ice streaked with volcanic ash. Guides such as Helgi, Peter, Alex, and Kamil add geology, local stories, and plenty of humor.

“Everything was absolutely beautiful! Bumpy drive to get to the cave but it’s definitely worth it!! We do make 2 stops to the waterfalls after the cave which I think should be mentioned more clearly in the itinerary - however the entire trip is worth it! The guides were amazing as well :)”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour - Meeting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

2.Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164

Meet at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, ride a Super Jeep toward Vatnajökull, then walk 5 to 15 minutes to a changing natural ice cave. Your English-speaking guide, such as Axel, Fannar, or Alex, provides safety gear and up to 1.5 hours inside the cave.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept the adventure fun. He had a good vibe about him. The sights were amazing on and in the glacier!”

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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - Meeting at Tröll Expeditions in Hof
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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

3.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Meet at Tröll Expeditions in Hof for a four-hour small-group trip onto Falljökull. Your English-speaking guide provides crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe, and glacier lessons before leading you to a changing natural ice cave. Expect a long, active walk and excellent photo stops.

“Walking on the glacier is an exceptional experience. One of the things that you must do if you are around. And our guide Anna was very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour - Meeting the orange truck at Jökulsárlón
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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

4.Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,681 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $162

Ride a Super Jeep from Jökulsárlón to Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, then walk across the ice to a changing natural cave. Your English-speaking guide supplies crampons, helmet, and headlamp, and helps with glacier safety and photos.

“Our guide Mr B was great. He was knowledgeable and humorous.”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - Walking onto the Katla glacier
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

5.Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,310 reviews · from $230

From Vik, ride a rugged super jeep across Iceland’s mountain wilderness, walk on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, and enter a natural cave beneath Katla Volcano. Your English-speaking guide provides helmets, crampons, safety gear, and clear explanations of the glacier’s changing ice.

“Michael was a great tour guide, very friendly and informative! The tour itself exceeded our expectations, so amazing. Would highly recommend to anyone considering a glacier tour.”

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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik - From Vik to the glacier by Super Jeep
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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

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

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

From Vik, ride a Super Jeep across rough glacial terrain to Kötlujökull, an outlet glacier beneath Katla Volcano. With guides such as Hawk, Gaby, Syra, and Edgar, you’ll use provided crampons and a helmet to explore a changing natural ice cave. Allow about three hours.

“10/10 was amazing. Hawk my travel guide was so knowledgeable. The taxi there and back was expensive which is expected but definitely worth the experience and will come again next year :)”

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour - The Reykjavík pickup and the long road south
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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

7.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

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

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s South Coast, stopping at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Vík, and Mýrdalsjökull. A Super Jeep carries you toward Kötlujökull, where an English-speaking guide leads a short glacier hike into a natural ice cave marked by blue ice and black volcanic ash. Warm waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking shoes are essential.

“A lot of fun. Very bumpy to get there. Went during a storm almost got canceled but was saved by the super jeeps. Wish the caves were longer to explore. But overall great.”

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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour - Meeting beside Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

8.Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Join Ice Explorers beside Jökulsárlón for a three-hour English-language trip into a natural Vatnajökull ice cave. A super jeep carries you toward Breiðamerkurjökull, followed by a 1 to 4 km walk with helmets and crampons or micro-spikes. Guides such as Javier, Iga, and Guillermo are praised for safety and photo help.

“Absolutely amazing walk on the glacier. Very informative. Definitely recommend this activity.”

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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull - Meeting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

9.The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

Meet at Jökulsárlón for a 3-hour guided trip into Vatnajökull’s changing blue ice. A modified 4x4 takes you near the glacier, then you walk with crampons to one or more ice caves or blue ice features. Guides such as Hanka, Michal, Barbara, and Alex explain the ice and help with photos.

“The Cave Tour was really great and impressive. Walking on crampons was for beginners - no skills necessary and the guide waited for the beginners as well.”

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Ice Cave Tour from Vík - Why the guides matter so much
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Ice Cave Tour from Vík

10.Ice Cave Tour from Vík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $220Top rated

From Vík, ride an off-road vehicle toward Katla Glacier, then walk across striking volcanic terrain to a natural ice cave. Guides such as Ari, Boris, Carlos, and Thomas lead the 3-hour outing, explain the glacier, and help with safety and photos. Children must be at least 6.

“Everyone agreed this was one of the coolest experiences of our lives. Simeon was an amazing guide, knowledgeable and attentive. My husband isn’t the most agile and Simeon was very patient, helping him along the trickier spots. It is a pretty active experience and wouldn’t recommend for someone with issues with walking and agility. It was a blast!”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - From Skaftafell Base Camp to the glacier
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

11.Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Walk across Falljökull with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, then enter a natural blue ice cave selected for current conditions. A 20-minute 4x4 ride and small groups of up to 12 keep this four-hour Arctic Adventures outing focused and personal.

“Amazing tour! James was the best guide — friendly, funny and very professional. The glacier hike and ice cave were out of this world. 100% recommend!”

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights - Day two: waterfalls, glacier ice, and a long active outing
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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

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

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

Travel from Reykjavík in a small minibus with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Golden Circle, waterfalls, glaciers, ice caves, black beaches, and Jökulsárlón. Two nights, breakfast, glacier gear, and transport are included. Guides such as Paul, Bran, Max, and Petur add local stories along the way.

“It was an amazing trip to explore the beauty of Iceland with our tour guide Iskren. I did not know which photo to post, because they were all beautiful. Iskren was professional, he taught us a lot of things about the history of Iceland and made extra stops to enhance our experience. Although we did not see the northern lights unfortunately, Iskren checked every half hour for us while we were sleeping. Thanks to him! Overall, a once in a lifetime experience!”

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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour - Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss: two very different waterfalls
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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

13.South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

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

Travel from Reykjavik or Vik with guides such as Jón, John, Bart, or Christian to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Víkurfjara, and Katla Ice Cave. The 10-hour small-group trip includes transport, glacier gear, Wi-Fi, and an off-road Super Jeep ride across volcanic ground.

“A well-planned sightseeing tour with plenty of time for photos or souvenir shopping.”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour - What makes Katla Glacier special
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour

14.Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour

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

From Vík, ride a 4x4 Super Jeep across volcanic highland terrain to Katla Glacier. Your English-speaking guide explains the subglacial volcano, fits your helmet and crampons, and leads you into a natural ice cave with blue and black ice. Expect a short cave visit, big scenery, and a personal small-group outing.

“Our guide told us a lot of interesting things, it was really fun. The cave was an exciting experience, and we were able to take some really cool photos.”

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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group - Day two: Vík, lava, turf, and glacial ice
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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

15.2-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 group of up to 19. You’ll see Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, and a seasonal blue ice cave. Guides such as Mika, Monica, Hakon, and Filip are known for good stories, careful driving, and flexible plans.

“I had an unforgettable two-day trip to the Blue Cave, ice lagoons, and Iceland’s beautiful coast. The ice caves and waterfalls were absolutely stunning—an experience I’ll treasure forever. As a solo traveler, I couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Filip. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip so much fun with perfectly chosen music to match the vibe. Most importantly, Filip prioritized everyone’s safety and well-being, which was truly reassuring. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Iceland’s natural beauty with a fantastic guide like Filip.”

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