Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Waterfalls Day Tour from Reykjavík
by BusTravel Iceland
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$604Overview
This full-day bus and super-jeep tour from Reykjavík lasts about 11 hours and covers Iceland's southern coast glaciers and waterfalls. The trip begins with a bus ride from Reykjavík to Vík, where participants switch to a super-jeep for the challenging glacier ascent. The 4x4 vehicle is necessary to reach Katla Ice Cave on the Kötlujökull glacier. Guides with extensive glacier experience equip you with crampons, a harness, and a safety helmet before leading a three-hour exploration of the blue ice cave and surrounding ice formations. The cave's appearance varies with season and conditions, so views may differ from promotional images. After the ice cave visit, the group returns to Vík for an hour to explore the village and its black sand beach. Vík is set against dramatic coastal scenery, including basalt sea stacks, and features the Vikurkirkja church with views over the town. Following this break, the tour continues west by bus with stops at two famous waterfalls. The first is Skógafoss, a 60-meter-high and 25-meter-wide waterfall noted for the rainbows produced by its mist. Visitors can climb a staircase to a viewing platform for broad views of the falls and surrounding cliffs. The final stop is Seljalandsfoss, where a walking path allows you to go behind the waterfall. After about 30 minutes here, the tour returns to Reykjavík. All fees and taxes are included in the price, but food and drinks are not. The total driving time during the tour is around 4 to 5 hours. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The exact meeting point is confirmed after booking by contacting the local operator.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Katla Ice Cave Kerlingardalsvegur
Switch from the bus to a super-jeep for a difficult journey onto Kötlujökull glacier to visit a natural blue ice cave. Glacier guides with decades of experience lead the group safely through this environment. Participants are provided with crampons, a harness, and a safety helmet. The total time spent at the ice cave is about three hours. The cave's appearance can vary depending on season, lighting, and other factors.
180 min
Vik
Vík is a village on Iceland's southern coast known for its black sand beaches and basalt sea stacks. The village is overlooked by Vikurkirkja church, which offers views over the area. Visitors have about one hour to explore the village and surroundings.
60 min
Skogafoss
After leaving Vík, the tour stops at Skógafoss waterfall, which is 60 meters high and 25 meters wide. The waterfall produces mist that can create rainbows on sunny days. There is a scenic staircase leading to a viewing platform above the falls, providing panoramic views of the waterfall and cliffs. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Seljalandsfoss is a well-known waterfall featuring a walking trail that permits visitors to walk behind the falls. The stop here lasts 45 minutes before the tour continues back to the city.
30 min
Meeting point
Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík
End point
Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Waterfalls Day Tour from Reykjavík
by BusTravel Iceland
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$604Overview
This full-day bus and super-jeep tour from Reykjavík lasts about 11 hours and covers Iceland's southern coast glaciers and waterfalls. The trip begins with a bus ride from Reykjavík to Vík, where participants switch to a super-jeep for the challenging glacier ascent. The 4x4 vehicle is necessary to reach Katla Ice Cave on the Kötlujökull glacier. Guides with extensive glacier experience equip you with crampons, a harness, and a safety helmet before leading a three-hour exploration of the blue ice cave and surrounding ice formations. The cave's appearance varies with season and conditions, so views may differ from promotional images. After the ice cave visit, the group returns to Vík for an hour to explore the village and its black sand beach. Vík is set against dramatic coastal scenery, including basalt sea stacks, and features the Vikurkirkja church with views over the town. Following this break, the tour continues west by bus with stops at two famous waterfalls. The first is Skógafoss, a 60-meter-high and 25-meter-wide waterfall noted for the rainbows produced by its mist. Visitors can climb a staircase to a viewing platform for broad views of the falls and surrounding cliffs. The final stop is Seljalandsfoss, where a walking path allows you to go behind the waterfall. After about 30 minutes here, the tour returns to Reykjavík. All fees and taxes are included in the price, but food and drinks are not. The total driving time during the tour is around 4 to 5 hours. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The exact meeting point is confirmed after booking by contacting the local operator.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Katla Ice Cave Kerlingardalsvegur
Switch from the bus to a super-jeep for a difficult journey onto Kötlujökull glacier to visit a natural blue ice cave. Glacier guides with decades of experience lead the group safely through this environment. Participants are provided with crampons, a harness, and a safety helmet. The total time spent at the ice cave is about three hours. The cave's appearance can vary depending on season, lighting, and other factors.
180 min
Vik
Vík is a village on Iceland's southern coast known for its black sand beaches and basalt sea stacks. The village is overlooked by Vikurkirkja church, which offers views over the area. Visitors have about one hour to explore the village and surroundings.
60 min
Skogafoss
After leaving Vík, the tour stops at Skógafoss waterfall, which is 60 meters high and 25 meters wide. The waterfall produces mist that can create rainbows on sunny days. There is a scenic staircase leading to a viewing platform above the falls, providing panoramic views of the waterfall and cliffs. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Seljalandsfoss is a well-known waterfall featuring a walking trail that permits visitors to walk behind the falls. The stop here lasts 45 minutes before the tour continues back to the city.
30 min
Meeting point
Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík
End point
Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.