Review · Gravel Travel · from Vík
Katla Ice Cave Tour from Vík Small-Group Guided Adventure
Quick answer
The Gravel Travel Katla ice cave tour from Vík is a 3-hour small-group tour for €158 on off-peak departures or €193 at 9:30 and 13:00. It meets at Austurvegur 20, takes children from 8 and is rated 4.4 from 1,442 reviews.
Updated Nov 2026 · options checked on two dates, Nov 2026
Key takeaways
- €158 off-peak — the cheapest Katla tour
- 3 h · start times change with the season
- Small group · from age 8
- Meets at Austurvegur 20, Vík
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
Katla ice cave tour from Vík small-group guided adventure: our verdict
Lowest price
At €158 on the off-peak departures this is the cheapest Katla ice cave tour. It is rated 4.4 from 1,442 reviews — the lowest score of the three main Vík tours, though still well above 4.
Book it if
- Price matters most — €158 off-peak
- You prefer a small group
- An early or late start suits you
- You want the midday slots for €193
Look elsewhere if
- You travel with children under 8
- You want the highest-rated operator — 4.7 elsewhere
- You want a guided glacier walk in the listing
- You have heart problems or use a wheelchair
Our verdict is based on the tour’s options, inclusions and reviews on GetYourGuide · Nov 2026
At a glance
How the small-group tour runs
- StartMeet in VíkAusturvegur 20, Vík.
- +15 minSuper Jeep, 30–60 minBlack sand and glacial rivers.
- +1 hCrampons and helmet, ~1 km walkFitted at the glacier edge.
- +1 h 1545–60 min at the caveBlue ice and black ash.
- +2 h 15Drive backSame route across the sand.
- 3 hBack in VíkTime for Reynisfjara the same day.
You meet at Austurvegur 20 in Vík. A 4x4 Super Jeep takes you to the glacier and back, and local guides lead the group on the ice; helmets and crampons are handed out when the conditions need them.
The off-peak times change with the season: 10:30 or 14:00 in winter, 8:30 or 16:00 from March to October. The peak option keeps 9:30 and 13:00.
Timings · Guide to Iceland and operator pages (facts.json) · GetYourGuide · Nov 2026
Off-peak and peak prices
Off-peak and peak are the same 3-hour tour; only the start time changes. The prices were the same on both dates we checked, €158 and €193.
Source · GetYourGuide options, two sample dates · Nov 2026
Where the tour starts
Austurvegur 20, 870 Vík
Gravel Travel · all departuresVík is 187 km from Reykjavík, about 2.5 hours by car on Route 1. Arrive a few minutes before your departure.
Address · GetYourGuide (603350) · pin · Google Maps · Nov 2026
What guests say
Rated 4.4 from 1,442 reviews — lower than the other two big Vík tours.
“Gunnar was a knowledgeable guide who made the whole adventure fun.”
“The guide was great! And the experience was unforgettable!!”
Source · GetYourGuide verified reviews · Nov 2026
Alternatives from Vík
Each of these is better than this tour at one thing.
More start timesSuper Jeep tour from VíkArctic Adventures · six departures · age 6+4.62,659from €176Check
Adds a glacier walkSuper Jeep & glacier walkTroll.is · 9:30 or 14:00 · age 8+4.71,524from €239Check
With childrenFastTrack ice cave tourDone with ages 6 and 94.929from €226iCheckSource · GetYourGuide · Nov 2026
Live availability
Small-group tour from Vík · 3 h
Off-peak and peak departures — see which are open for your date.
Small-group tour from Vík: questions
How much is the small-group Katla ice cave tour from Vík?
€158 on off-peak departures and €193 on peak departures.
What are the off-peak times?
10:30 or 14:00 in winter; 8:30 or 16:00 from March to October.
Where do you meet?
At Austurvegur 20, 870 Vík.
Can children join?
From age 8.
Who should not book it?
The listing says it is not suitable for people with heart problems or wheelchair users.
What should I bring?
Hiking shoes. Helmets and crampons are provided when needed.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the start.
Sources
Every price and rating comes from the tour’s own GetYourGuide page; other facts from the sources below. Live dates and seats are only in the booking widget.
- GetYourGuide product page (603350)Options, prices, inclusions, meeting point, reviewsNov 2026
- Guide to IcelandDistance Reykjavík → Vík, cave timingsNov 2026
Book the cheapest Katla tour
From €158 off-peak — free cancellation up to 24 h before.