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Iceland Ice Caves: The 15 Best Winter Tours

91 tours  ·  from $145

The natural caves are winter-only and relocated every autumn, so the operator matters more than the photograph. The 15 below sort the Vatnajokull trips, the Katla caves out of Vik and the year-round tunnels, with prices and season windows.

From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - The Super Jeep ride across Mýrdalssandur
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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

From Vík, you’ll ride a high-clearance Super Jeep across Mýrdalssandur, walk on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier with crampons, and enter the changing Katla Ice Cave. English-speaking guides such as Helgi, Peter, Alex, and Kamil add useful geology, local stories, humor, and patient help on slippery sections. Some options include Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.

“The ride was a big van for off roading, photos do not do justice of the views of the glacier, mountains and volcanic ash. We went in September so we did not have high expectations of the ice cave but it was really cool to walk through one specially not in winter time. We were one of the last groups so the glacier was not really crowded. Our tour guy was helpful and funny.”

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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 your English-speaking guide at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, then ride a Super Jeep for about 20 minutes toward Vatnajökull. Walk 5 to 15 minutes over rough ground to a changing natural ice cave. Guides such as Axel, Fannar, Alex, and Javier explain the glacier and help you use crampons safely. The cave visit lasts up to 1.5 hours.

“One in a life time experience. I wish we were taken a little inside like the other guides. Everyone should experience it at least once”

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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - The short ride to Vatnajökull National Park
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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

This four-hour small-group tour takes you from Tröll Expeditions in Hof onto Falljökull Glacier and into a naturally formed blue ice cave. A certified English-speaking guide provides crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe, and glacier lessons. Guides such as Camino, Maria, Elena, and Fabian are praised for calm safety briefings and helpful photo stops.

“Very fun tour with a lot of interesting sights to see. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. You will need to be relatively fit for the hike as it’s a long walk with some steep parts. But it will be well worth the journey up. Strongly recommend.”

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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour - The short walk that reaches the ice
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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

Join an English-speaking glacier guide at Jökulsárlón, then ride a powerful Super Jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. Walk about 15 to 20 minutes across ice and rough ground, fit crampons, and enter a natural cave chosen for current safety and beauty. Guides such as AJ, Dori, Thor, and Benny are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“Sofia was an super guide! Very sweet and giving good information. We got to take superbe images and videos thanks to her! Great group activity and also nice food trucks to eat at lunch.”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - The Super Jeep ride across Mýrdalssandur
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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

Ride from Vik in a rugged super jeep, cross Mýrdalsjökull Glacier on foot, and enter a natural ice cave beneath Katla Volcano. Your English-speaking guide supplies crampons, helmets, and safety gear, explains the cave’s volcanic origins, and may adjust the route when weather or ice conditions change.

“That tour was beyond our expectations for sure. Hana, our guide was , what can i say, unbelievably amazing, knowledgeable about that area, very informative about everything, helping people all the way up, driving that monster vehicle like a pro, taking pictures of people, freely interacting with everyone, and she’s really Icelandic beauty. Highly recommended her and this tour. You can drive #1 but you can’t get real feeling about inland unless you go there. Katla cave and that Morder like surrounding area will be unforgettable for us. Thank you, Selma and Zdenko, from CanadaRead more”

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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik - What makes Katla’s ice cave unusual
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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 Vík, ride a Super Jeep across rough glacier terrain to Kötlujökull, an outlet of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. With a helmet, crampons, and a certified guide such as Hawk, Gaby, Syra, or Edgar, you walk into a natural ice cave beneath Katla Volcano. Expect striking ice, wind, gravel, and a small cave that may allow only brief group visits.

“Worth seeing. Ride to sight is 40 minutes, off toad& bumpy. Walk on ice is challenging even with clip on ice cleats provided. You need to have reasonable balance and be steady on your feet.”

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour - The Reykjavík pickup and long ride 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 Vík, then ride a Super Jeep toward Mýrdalsjökull and hike into the natural Katla Ice Cave. Expect black volcanic ash in blue ice, two major waterfalls, English-speaking guides, and a long day with bumpy off-road travel. Warm waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking shoes are essential.

“The experience was phenomenal, the falls, our tour guides. we will definitely comeback to Iceland”

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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour - Walking to a cave that may have moved
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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

From Jökulsárlón, ride a custom super jeep toward Breiðamerkurjökull, then walk to a natural ice cave that may glow blue, green, or black. Your English-speaking guide supplies a helmet and crampons or micro-spikes, explains glacier changes, and leaves time for photos. Guides such as Javier, Iga, Guillermo, and Thor have earned strong praise for safety and storytelling.

“Amazing tour, would go again - the guides were very patient and knowledgeable about glaciers and gave a good history on the nature of glaciers. Had plenty of time to wander and explore the ice cave too! (We visited the Sapphire ice cave)”

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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull - Meeting at Jökulsárlón and boarding the 4x4
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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 trip onto Vatnajökull. A modified 4x4 carries you toward the glacier, where an English-speaking guide such as Michal, Hanka, or Barbara leads an easy walk to one or more blue ice features. Crampons, helmets, and glacier guidance are provided.

“This was an incredible tour. We hiked on the glacier for a few hours and saw 4 different ice caves. Our guide Michal was experienced and ensured everyone was safe and had a wonderful time. We learned a lot about the glacier. Our group had about 9 people in it. We hiked further on the glacier and were not overrun by other tourist groups. Local Guide seems like a terrific, well-organized company. I highly recommend this experience. Words cannot do it justice. Thanks!”

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Ice Cave Tour from Vík - Walking across black ash and glacial ground
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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, Katlatrack takes you by rugged off-road vehicle toward Katla glacier, then leads you on a brisk walk across volcanic ground and ice. Allow about three hours, with 45 to 60 minutes inside and around the cave. Guides such as Ari, Boris, Carlos, and Thomas add stories, photos, and safety support.

“Thomas is a great guide. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip being one of the best activities we did in Iceland.”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - The 20-minute 4x4 ride 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

Meet Arctic Adventures at Skaftafell, ride 20 minutes by 4x4 bus, then hike Falljökull with crampons, helmets, harnesses, and an ice axe. Your English-speaking guide leads you to a naturally formed blue ice cave, crevasses, and moulins. Guides such as Ola, James, Albin, and Ivo are praised for safety, humor, and clear glacier talks.

“The glacier tour was an amazing experience! Our guide, Jan, was friendly and knowledgeable. The ice cave itself was quite small and not particularly impressive, but Jan took us to a newly carved crevasse in the glacier and that was an absolutely fantastic highlight! The whole trip was very well organized. Visiting a glacier is definitely a must-do for anyone coming to Iceland - truly unforgettable!”

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights - Day one: Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss
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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

Spend three full days traveling from Reykjavík through Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, waterfalls, black-sand beaches, Jökulsárlón, and Vatnajökull. You’ll hike on a glacier, enter a naturally formed blue ice cave by Super Jeep, sleep two nights with breakfast, and hunt for the Northern Lights with an English-speaking guide.

“We were picked up from the nearest bus stop in Reykjavik (tip: if you want hotel pickup instead of walking to the nearest bus stop, book a hotel that isn't in the city centre exclusion zone). The whole pickup process was seamless, no complaints there. Firstly, shout out to Paul who was our bus driver/tour guide (this company doesn't employ a seperate tour guide so the bus driver has to drive the bus, be the guide and organise everything). Paul was a warm and friendly local who knew Iceland like the back of his hand. He took us to little spots where he grew up and told us stories about…”

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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour - A practical 10-hour day from Reykjavik
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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

Spend a full day on Iceland’s south coast with a local English-speaking guide such as Jon, Gunnar, or Bart. Visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Víkurfjara beach, and the changing Katla Ice Cave. The tour includes transport, glacier gear, Wi-Fi, and an off-road Super Jeep ride, but you need hiking shoes, warm clothing, food, and gloves.

“What a great day easily the best trip we went on while in Iceland. The guide Byon or John in English was a top guy....very informative... A real must trip and a great bit of fun at the end...... Surprise.......Thanks”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour - What Katla and Mýrdalsjökull mean to the experience
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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 Gravel Travel Super Jeep into the highlands and walk into a natural Katla ice cave. Your English-speaking guide explains the subglacial volcano, glacier science, and local folklore. Guides such as Gunnar, David, and Tate are praised for lively storytelling. Expect a short cave visit, dramatic scenery, and uneven ground.

“It was awesome! Great guide beautiful landscape and the cave was breathtaking! Highly recommend.”

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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group - Day one: waterfalls, volcanic coast, and Reynisfjara
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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 small group of up to 19 people, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, and Diamond Beach. The tour includes an overnight stay, breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a three-hour blue ice cave expedition by superjeep. Guides such as Mika, Monica, and Hakon are praised for adapting plans to Icelandic weather.

“Amazing tour, well organized. Oli was a fantastic guide, he took us to several extra amazing stops and made sure we had the best photo opportunities. Plenty of stops, never felt rushed. Fantastic way to see the south coast. Thank you Oli for incredible memories!”

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