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Small Group South Coast & Katla Ice Cave Tour

    Duration
    10 hours
    Departure
    Reykjavík pickup
    Minimum age
    Ages 8+
    Operated by
    Gravel Travel
    • Approximately 10–11 hours
    • Reykjavík pickup from 08:30
    • Maximum 19 guests per Super Jeep
    • All year, conditions permitting

    Overview

    See South Coast waterfalls and Víkurfjara beach in Vík before travelling by Super Jeep to a natural Katla ice cave on a small-group day tour from Reykjavík.

    Natural ice caves change continuously and may look different from photographs. The route can change with weather and access. The minimum age is 8.

    Itinerary

    The shape of your day

    5 stops

    1. Start

      Pickup in Reykjavík

      Meet the guide at your confirmed Reykjavík pickup point. Follow the pickup time and location on your booking voucher.

    2. Seljalandsfoss

      Visit the waterfall; access behind the cascade depends on safe path conditions.

    3. Skógafoss

      Stop to view the waterfall and surrounding South Coast scenery.

    4. Víkurfjara beach in Vík

      Visit the black-sand shore at Vík, following the guide’s instructions around the sea.

    5. Super Jeep journey to Katla

      Continue from Vík toward the glacier in a Super Jeep. Access depends on local conditions.

    6. Katla natural ice cave

      Use the supplied safety equipment to explore the cave selected for current glacier conditions.

    7. End

      Return to Reykjavík

      Travel back to Reykjavík for the included drop-off after the final stop. Arrival time depends on road and weather conditions.

    Your day at a glance5 stops
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    Suggested routeReturn legS/E Start and end

    What's included

    • Helmet and crampons
    • Condition-dependent Katla ice-cave visit
    • Professional driver-guide
    • Small-group format with no more than 19 guests per guide and Super Jeep
    • Reykjavík pickup and return
    • Onboard Wi-Fi

    Know before you go

    • Reykjavík pickup from 08:30.
    • Duration: Approximately 10–11 hours.
    • Minimum age: 8. Activity level: Easy to moderate.
    • Maximum group size: 19 guests per guide and Super Jeep.
    • Operating season: All year, conditions permitting.
    • Bring warm waterproof outerwear, hiking boots, gloves, a hat, food and water. Guests should be able to walk about 2 km on uneven ground and use steep rope-assisted steps.
    • Natural ice caves change continuously and may look different from photographs. The route can change with weather and access.
    • Not included: Food and drinks.
    • Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before departure; cancellations made later are non-refundable.

    Frequently asked

    Where does the tour start?

    Reykjavík pickup from 08:30. 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 to moderate; guests must be comfortable with the terrain described on this page.

    What should I bring?

    Bring warm waterproof outerwear, hiking boots, gloves, a hat, food and water. Guests should be able to walk about 2 km on uneven ground and use steep rope-assisted steps.

    Can the itinerary change?

    Natural ice caves change continuously and may look different from photographs. The route can change with weather and access.

    What is the cancellation policy?

    Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before departure; cancellations made later are non-refundable.

    Gravel Travel

    Gravel Travel is a family-run Icelandic tour operator and travel agency authorized by the Icelandic Tourist Board. It offers guided small-group and private experiences around Iceland.

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