Ice Cave Tours in Iceland: the 15 Best Winter Trips

1.Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,110 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $194Our pick

Ride a Super Jeep from Vík to Katla Ice Cave for blue ice, volcanic ash, glacier views, waterfalls, and a lively small-group adventure.

“Amazing experience hiking through the moonscape near the Katla glacier and then climbing up the glacier to an ice cave. Our guide, Helgi, was fantastic! He was personable, knowledgeable and entertaining. He not only leads tours but also contributes to maintaining the constantly changing glacier area to optimize our experience. 5 stars; was the highlight of our trip!”

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2.Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164

Explore Vatnajökull’s blue ice caves by Super Jeep, with a local guide, safety gear, and 1.5 hours inside the glacier.

“Activity was great and lucky us we got an amazing guide (from Spain, I dont remember his name :( ) Must try experience following a morning at the Ice Lagoon !”

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3.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Review of Skaftafell’s four-hour glacier hike and blue ice cave tour, with practical tips on price, fitness, gear, guides, and value.

“It was an astonishing experience to walk in and climb the ice. Anna, our guide, made it easy and seamless. She helped us navigate through the route very carefully and smoothly”

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4.Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,681 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $162

Review of the Jökulsárlón Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour, with practical advice on cost, timing, gear, crowds, and changing ice conditions.

“The activity was fantastic and our guide (Italian guy) was so passionate and funny”

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5.Katla Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,450 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Ride a Super Jeep from Vík to Katla’s changing ice cave, walk on Mýrdalsjökull, and learn about Iceland’s fire and ice.

“The ice cave was really intriguing to see. We unfortunately had some strong rain and wind, so chilly but still worth it. really enjoyed our gyide Gabriel from Italy. He was especially attentive to safety and loved his stories of exploring for new caves.”

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6.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,244 reviews · 12 hours · from $275

Explore Katla Ice Cave, black volcanic ice, Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Iceland’s South Coast on a guided 12-hour trip from Reykjavík.

“Everything was great. Our glacier hike and ice cave tour with south coast was fantastic!”

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7.Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Explore Katla’s black-and-blue ice cave from Vík by Super Jeep, with crampons, a glacier guide, and dramatic volcanic scenery.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and super fun. The hike was amazing and ride was fun. Hope to go again to see the changes of the glacier.”

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8.Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Review of Iceland’s Vatnajökull ice cave tour, with practical advice on the super jeep, glacier walk, changing caves, price, and safety.

“Had an incredible experience with Ice Explorers on their Blue Ice Cave Tour in Jökulsárlón. From booking to the tour itself, everything was seamless and professional. The team was organized, and we were provided with crampons for safe walking on the ice. The ride to the cave across glacial landscapes was breathtaking. Our guide, Guillermo, was outstanding—knowledgeable, warm, and passionate. He explained the cave formations and ensured everyone felt safe. The Blue Ice Cave was surreal, with stunning shades of blue—it felt like another world. We had plenty of time for photos and to take in the beauty. Safety was clearly a top priority, and I felt completely at ease.…”

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9.The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

Explore Vatnajökull’s blue ice caves from Jökulsárlón with expert guides, 4x4 transport, glacier gear, and a flexible small-group tour.

“An utterly amazing experience! Our guide, Damian, was fantastic - informative, encouraged questions and humourous - also acted as a great photographer for the group! The trek was easily achievable for all and the equipment provided made a massive difference. Would highly recommend!”

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10.Ice Cave Tour from Vík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $220Top rated

Review of Katlatrack’s 3-hour Katla ice cave tour from Vík, with glacier views, off-road transport, practical tips, price, and caveats.

“Great tour - well-organized, entertaining and educational. Our guide, Carlos, was very engaging and helpful with all aspects of the tour and also Iceland living/travel in general. Highly recommended!”

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11.From Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 718 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Ride a monster truck onto Langjökull, then walk through its glowing blue ice tunnel in this family-friendly Húsafell adventure.

“It was an amazing adventure, our guide Grisha was excellent, he told us so much about the glacier, and it was super interesting. Highly recommend this experience!”

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12.Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Review of Skaftafell’s blue ice cave and Falljökull glacier hike, with practical advice on price, gear, fitness, guides, and what to expect.

“Our guide Thomas was super! Don’t miss this experience. It’s fantastic 👍”

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13.3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058

Review of Iceland’s 3-day south coast tour, with ice caves, glacier hiking, Golden Circle sights, hotels, northern lights, and practical tips.

“Our guide was outstanding ! We saw all the sights and made frequent stops. It was awesome to learn about Iceland and its culture along the way.”

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14.South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 625 reviews · 10 hours · from $234

Review of Iceland’s South Coast and Katla Ice Cave tour, with waterfalls, black sand beaches, Super Jeep rides, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“Jón was a great guide - friendly, knowledgable and funny. The destinations we visited were beautiful, especially the ice cave which was probably my favourite site in the whole of my Iceland trip! It was an ice cave that is less visited by other tours so was ours to enjoy. The transport was very comfortable too. It was also great to see the black sand beach in the same day which a lot of the other tours I found didn't offer.”

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15.Katla Ice Cave Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · 3 hours · from $181

Explore Katla Glacier from Vík by Super Jeep, enter a changing natural ice cave, and enjoy expert guiding in a small group.

“Our guide Gunar was fantastic; we could feel his passion for what he does, his care for nature and animals. Fox Frosty trusts him, so we were able to enjoy being close to Frosty. We learned about the mighty Katla, the formation and disappearance of ice caves, while enjoying the rugged beauty of Iceland”

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