Ice & glaciers
The Katla cave near Vík is reachable from Reykjavík in a day and runs most of the year, but it is darker ice with black ash through it. The natural blue caves in Vatnajökull, reached from the Jökulsárlón area, are the bright blue ones in the photographs, and they only open in winter, roughly November to March. If you are going as far as Jökulsárlón in winter, book Vatnajökull. Otherwise, Katla.
| Katla (from Vík) | Vatnajökull (from Jökulsárlón) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest per person | €215 | €158 |
| Typical (median) per person | €261 | €172 |
| Usual length | 10 h | 3 h |
| Tours we sell | 11 | 8 |
| Operators | 7 | 6 |
| Days with a departure (next 360) | 359 | 206 |
Per-person prices from our operators’ live listings. Private tours, per-vehicle prices, gear hire and multi-day packages are left out. For context, the typical ice caves tour across the whole catalogue is €254 (range €110–€3156).
BusTravel Iceland
about the usual price for ice cave tours
from age 6 · pickup at extra cost
11 h · from Reykjavík
Day Trip to Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Waterfalls
Arctic Adventures
about the usual price for ice cave tours
from age 6 · pickup included
12 h · from Reykjavík
No car needed. Experience the ultimate South Coast adventure on this full-day tour from Reykjavík. Visit the iconic Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, ride a Super Jeep across black sands, and explore the ash-layered ice tunnels of Katla Ice Cave
Superjeep.is
53% above the €254 typical for ice cave tours
pickup included
11 h · from Reykjavík
During this day tour, you will get to experience Katla Ice Cave, also known as "The Secret Ice Cave". The glacier presents you with black, white, and blue ice that is over 800 years old.
Gravel Travel
about the usual price for ice cave tours
Moderate · from age 8 · pickup included
10 h · from Reykjavík
South Coast & Katla Ice Cave From Reykjavik
Marina Travel
34% below the €254 typical for ice cave tours
from age 6 · meet at the start point
3 h · from Skaftafell
Go on a hike onto the largest glacier in Europe in search of the Ice Cave which forms naturally every winter.
Arctic Adventures
38% below the €254 typical for ice cave tours
from age 6 · meet at the start point
2 h 30 · from Höfn í Hornafirði
Enjoy an adventurous super jeep ride, and explore a stunning crystal ice cave in Europe's largest glacier - Vatnajökull
Arctic Adventures
27% below the €216 typical for glacier hikes
Moderate · from age 8
4 h · from Skaftafell
Glacier hiking and ice caving adventure in Vatnajökull glacier departing from Skaftafell. A grand tour on Europe's largest glacier.
North Tides
about the usual price for ice cave tours
Moderate · from age 14
6 h · from Skaftafell
Breathe the still beauty of Iceland’s most spectacular winter attraction in this full day ice cave and glacier adventure.
The Katla cave near Vík is reachable from Reykjavík in a day and runs most of the year, but it is darker ice with black ash through it. The natural blue caves in Vatnajökull, reached from the Jökulsárlón area, are the bright blue ones in the photographs, and they only open in winter, roughly November to March. If you are going as far as Jökulsárlón in winter, book Vatnajökull. Otherwise, Katla.
Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €261 for Katla (from Vík) and €172 for Vatnajökull (from Jökulsárlón); the cheapest seats are €215 and €158. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.
No. We sell at the operator’s own price and are paid a commission by them, so the price is the same. Booking here puts both kinds of tour in one basket with one checkout.
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prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026
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