Day 01
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Skogafoss Waterfall
Black Sand Beach
Katla Ice Cave
Iceland · Cave Exploration
Katla Ice Cave South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Visit Katla Ice Cave beneath Mýrdalsjökull glacier
- 02 Travel the South Coast from Reykjavik in a small group
- 03 Stop at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls
- 04 See Reynisfjara black sand beach and Atlantic coastal scenery
- 05 Ride a super-jeep on a 40-minute off-road adventure from Vík
- 06 Use provided glacier gear including helmet and crampons
- 07 Enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and Icelandic music during the journey
Discover some of Iceland’s most iconic South Coast sights on this full-day adventure from Reykjavik, combining waterfalls, black sand scenery, and a guided visit to the remarkable Katla Ice Cave. Along the way, enjoy stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, and Reynisfjara, with plenty of dramatic landscapes and photo opportunities.
From Vík, continue by super-jeep on a rugged off-road ride toward the glacier area, where your guide shares stories about Katla volcano and the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. Before entering the cave, you’ll be fitted with the necessary glacier equipment and briefed on safety, then head inside to see the striking ice formations and ash layers that make Katla Ice Cave so distinctive.
Discover some of Iceland’s most iconic South Coast sights on this full-day adventure from Reykjavik, combining waterfalls, black sand scenery, and a guided visit to the remarkable Katla Ice Cave.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
12 Hours
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
City
Reykjavik
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Driver guide, pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik capital area
- Small group experience
- Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board
- Ride on a Super-jeep to and from the ice cave
- All necessary glacier equipment: helmet, crampons
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Food not included
- Pick up outside of Reykjavik capital area, unless it is on the way.
- Hiking boots (available for renting)
- Waterproof clothing (available for renting)
Know before you go
- Minimum Age for the Ice cave is 8 years.
- We might have to adjust timings and schedule due to the short daylight in the winter time, and also to try to avoid big crowds.
- Pick up is from designated locations in Reykjavík. Pick up from Keflavík airport or outside of the greater capital area is not available.
- Food: We stop at locations like gas stations and small shops where you will be able to buy snacks/sandwiches and drinks.
- At lunch time we will also stop at locations where you will find warm lunch options.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Reykjavík..
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