Review · Arctic Adventures · from Vík
Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour from Vík
Quick answer
The Arctic Adventures Katla ice cave and Super Jeep tour from Vík takes 3 hours, costs €176 on the discounted 15:00 departure or €209 at 8:30, 10:00, 11:30, 13:45 and 16:30, and takes up to 14 people from age 6. With 2,659 reviews averaging 4.6, it is the most-reviewed Katla tour.
Updated Nov 2026 · options checked on two dates, Nov 2026
Key takeaways
- Six departure times across the day
- €176 discounted · €209 standard · €249 with Reykjavík pickup
- Max 14 people · children from 6
- Meets behind the Icewear store in Vík
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
Katla ice cave and Super Jeep tour from Vík: our verdict
Best all-rounder
The safe default: the most departures, a low minimum age, a cheap afternoon slot and the longest track record of any Katla tour. It does not add a glacier walk, and food is not included.
Book it if
- You want flexible start times — six a day
- You travel with children aged 6–8
- You want a tour with thousands of reviews
- You may want Reykjavík pickup (€249)
Look elsewhere if
- You want a long walk on the glacier — see Troll.is
- You want the lowest price — €158 elsewhere
- You expect food — none is included
Our verdict is based on the tour’s options, inclusions and reviews on GetYourGuide · Nov 2026
At a glance
Katla ice cave super jeep tour Vík: how it runs
- StartMeet in VíkBus parking lot behind the Icewear store.
- +15 minSuper Jeep, 30–60 minAcross black sand and glacial rivers.
- +1 hHelmet, crampons, ~1 km walkFitted at the glacier edge.
- +1 h 1545–60 min at the caveBlue ice, black ash, photos.
- +2 h 15Drive backSame route across the sand.
- 3 hBack in VíkTime for Reynisfjara the same day.
You meet at the bus parking lot behind the Icewear Magasin building in Vík, facing the sea — look for the Arctic Adventures sign. A 4x4 Super Jeep takes you across black sand and glacial rivers to the edge of the glacier.
At the ice the guide fits crampons and a helmet and leads a short walk to the cave. Arctic Adventures notes that the cave changes from week to week, and the guide picks the best safe section on the day.
Source · GetYourGuide (135519) · Nov 2026
Options and prices
One discounted 12:00 slot also appeared on one of the dates we checked.
The cheapest way in is the 15:00 departure at €176, marked as discounted for a limited time. The other five departures cost €209. The third option turns it into a 12-hour day trip from Reykjavík with pickup from 26 locations, Wi-Fi on board and stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, for €249 — the cave and jeep part are the same.
Source · GetYourGuide options, two sample dates · Nov 2026
Arctic Adventures Katla ice cave tour: who runs it
Arctic Adventures, an Icelandic activity operator, runs two of the Katla tours on this site: this 3-hour tour from Vík and the 12-hour ice cave & south coast day trip from Reykjavík (€249, 1,378 reviews, rated 4.7). Both cap the group at 14 and use the same jeep and cave; together they have more than 4,000 reviews on GetYourGuide — the largest record of any Katla operator.
Where the tour starts
Vík is 187 km from Reykjavík, about 2.5 hours by car on Route 1. Arrive a few minutes before your departure.
Address and pin · GetYourGuide (135519) · Nov 2026
What guests say
Rated 4.6 from 2,659 reviews. Guests mention the guides more than anything else.
“Our guide was great! He was very knowledgeable and entrusted about the glaciers.”
“The guide was the best one I have ever met in Iceland.”
Source · GetYourGuide verified reviews · Nov 2026
Alternatives from Vík
Each of these is better than this tour at one thing.
Adds a glacier walkSuper Jeep & glacier walkTroll.is · 9:30 or 14:00 · age 8+4.71,524from €239iCheck
Lowest priceSmall-group tourGravel Travel · off-peak €158 · age 8+4.41,442from €158iCheck
With childrenFastTrack ice cave tourDone with ages 6 and 94.929from €226iCheckSource · GetYourGuide · Nov 2026
Live availability
Super Jeep tour from Vík · 3 h
Six departures a day — see which are open for your date.
Super Jeep tour from Vík: questions
How much is the Katla ice cave and Super Jeep tour from Vík?
€176 on the discounted 15:00 departure, €209 on the other five, €249 with Reykjavík pickup.
Where do you meet?
Behind the Icewear Magasin building in Vík, in the bus parking lot facing the sea. Look for the Arctic Adventures sign.
Can children join?
Yes, from age 6.
How many people are on the tour?
Up to 14.
Is food included?
No. Bring water and a snack; there are cafés in Vík.
Is this the same as the Arctic Adventures day trip from Reykjavík?
The cave and jeep part are the same. The day trip (€249) adds pickup, Wi-Fi and two waterfall stops and takes 12 hours.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the start, and you can reserve now and pay later.
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 (135519)Options, prices, inclusions, meeting point, reviewsNov 2026
- GetYourGuide product page (941274)Arctic Adventures day tripNov 2026
- Guide to IcelandDistance Reykjavík → VíkNov 2026
Book the most-booked tour
From €176 on the 15:00 departure — free cancellation up to 24 h before.