Small Group South Coast & Katla Ice Cave Tour

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

Icicles hang from an ice cave mouth framing snow-covered mountains and a white plain.

Seljalandsfoss falls behind an overhanging cliff as the sun sets low over a flat coastal plain.

Atlantic waves meeting Reynisfjara black sand

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Visitor walking through layered Katla ice

Super Jeep driving through snow near Katla

Overview

See South Coast waterfalls and Reynisfjara 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

7 stops

The guide may change the order, timing or accessibility of stops when weather, roads, glacier conditions or local closures require it.

Start
Reykjavík pickup
Meet the guide at the selected Reykjavík pickup point and begin the day’s route.
Seljalandsfoss
Visit the narrow waterfall and, when the path is safe, walk behind its approximately 60-metre cascade.
Skógafoss
See Skógafoss, an approximately 60-metre-high and 25-metre-wide waterfall on the South Coast.
Reynisfjara and Vík
Visit Reynisfjara’s basalt formations and black sand, then continue to Vík while following the guide’s wave-safety instructions.
Super Jeep transfer
Change vehicles in the Vík area and ride by Super Jeep toward the Katla glacier.
Katla natural ice cave
Approach a naturally formed cave in Mýrdalsjökull with the supplied safety equipment. Access and appearance change with glacier conditions.
End
Return to Reykjavík
Return to Reykjavík after the final stop; the arrival time can change with road and weather conditions.

RouteReturn leg4 stops on the map

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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