Overview
Ride a Super Jeep from Vík into the Katla glacier landscape and explore a natural ice cave with a certified guide, crampons and helmet.
Katla’s natural cave and glacier terrain change continuously, so the exact route and appearance are never guaranteed. The minimum age is 8.
Itinerary
The guide may change the order, timing or accessibility of stops when weather, roads, glacier conditions or local closures require it.
Vík meeting point
Meet the guide in Vík at the stated time and check in for the Super Jeep departure.
Super Jeep journey
Ride off road into the Katla glacier landscape while the guide introduces the area’s volcanic history.
Katla natural ice cave
Approach a naturally formed cave in Mýrdalsjökull with the supplied safety equipment. Access and appearance change with glacier conditions.
Return to Vík
Travel back by Super Jeep to the original Vík meeting point.
What's included
- Super Jeep ride from Vík
- Natural ice-cave visit
- Certified glacier guide
- Crampons and helmet
Know before you go
- Meet in Vík 20 minutes early.
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Minimum age: 8. Activity level: Easy.
- Maximum group size: 13 guests.
- Operating season: All year.
- Bring warm layers, waterproof jacket and trousers, hiking boots, gloves, water and a snack.
- Katla’s natural cave and glacier terrain change continuously, so the exact route and appearance are never guaranteed.
- Not included: Food and drinks.
- Not included: Pickup outside Vík.
- Not included: Rental hiking boots and waterproof clothing.
- Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before departure; cancellations made later are non-refundable.
Good to know
Where does the tour start?
Meet in Vík 20 minutes early. Follow the meeting or pickup instructions on the booking voucher and be ready before the stated time.
What is the minimum age and activity level?
The minimum age is 8. The activity level is easy; guests must be comfortable with the terrain described on this page.
What should I bring?
Bring warm layers, waterproof jacket and trousers, hiking boots, gloves, water and a snack.
Can the itinerary change?
Katla’s natural cave and glacier terrain change continuously, so the exact route and appearance are never guaranteed.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before departure; cancellations made later are non-refundable.
About the operator
Troll.is
Tröll Expeditions is a Reykjavík-based Icelandic adventure operator founded in 2016. Its team runs day and multi-day tours, glacier hikes and natural ice-cave experiences with professional guides.
