Cueva de hielo del volcán Katla - excursión en super jeep desde Vik
Descripción
Únete a nosotros en una emocionante aventura en Super Jeep desde Vík í Mýrdal para explorar la espectacular cueva de hielo de Katla, en el poderoso glaciar Mýrdalsjökull. Este glaciar es uno de los más famosos de Islandia, y de él fluye el poderoso glaciar Kötlujökull, llamado así por el legendario volcán Katla. Con el tiempo, este enorme glaciar se ha deslizado lentamente por las laderas volcánicas, excavando algunas de las cuevas de hielo natural más impresionantes de Islandia. En el glaciar verás una fusión dramática de hielo azul cristalino y ceniza volcánica negra profunda, un contraste surrealista que se siente directamente de una película de fantasía. Guiado por guías locales experimentados en un Super Jeep especialmente modificado, este viaje fuera de lo común promete vistas inolvidables, una geología fascinante y una de las sesiones de fotos más únicas que Islandia tiene para ofrecer. Entenderás la magia en cuanto pises el hielo.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Nuestro guía le encontrará en el estacionamiento de autobuses detrás del Bistro de la Cueva de Hielo en Vík (en el lado frente al océano). Desde aquí, montamos un súper jeep modificado todoterreno hasta el glaciar Kötlujökull para explorar la gran cueva de hielo de Katla.
Senderismo en el glaciar Mýrdalsjökull y presenciar el increíble hielo azul y negro. Tenga en cuenta: Las cuevas de hielo son formaciones naturales que cambian constantemente debido a las condiciones climáticas cambiantes y elementos estacionales como la temperatura, la luz solar y la precipitación. Como resultado, la apariencia de la cueva puede diferir de las fotos mostradas. Para cada recorrido, visitamos la cueva de hielo de formación natural más accesible disponible, elegida en función de las condiciones actuales y las consideraciones de seguridad. Estos cambios están a discreción de la naturaleza, haciendo de cada visita una experiencia única.
Volvemos a Vík después de la aventura de la cueva de hielo, donde te dejaremos en el punto de encuentro.
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Información importante
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Este tour sale de la ciudad de Vík en Islandia del Sur. Los clientes deben dirigirse por su cuenta al punto de encuentro.
- Qué llevar: ropa abrigada, chaqueta y pantalones impermeables, botas de trekking, gorros y guantes.
- Este es un tour en grupo pequeño asegurando una experiencia más personalizada. La guía para la proporción de clientes es 1:14.
- Edad mínima: 6 años.
Opiniones(258)
This was a phenomenal and unique experience. The ice caves are beautiful, fascinating, each one is different. Our tour guide was Helgi (I hope I have that right). Despite that he has done hundreds of tours, he treated ours with enthusiasm as if it was all new to him too. He is very knowledgeable, funny, and absolutely competent. Every year the ice caves shift, so everyone's experience year to year will be different. I had a recent knee replacement and was a little worried about the climbing, but Helgi was there to lend a hand, and generally it is not a physically challenging tour. Bring your camera!!
Hi there, much appreciated. Glad Katla was such a memorable one, and that the guide brought both the enthusiasm and the practical support when it was needed. Come back any time. Arctic Adventures Team
Absolutely incredible tour. Our tour guide was friendly and took his time with the trip. We never felt rushed. He even had a raven that followed us along the glacier. If you come to Iceland, this tour is a must.
Met at the vik meeting point and the tour was one of the most memorabele tours on our trip. Our tour guide was a very experienced driver and had lots of interesting facts and stories as well as a good relationship with the local ravens that folllowedand landed two feet away from the path to eat some treats. The ice cave was beautiful and the reason we chose the tour, but everything else made the tour unforgettable.
Hi Karisa, thanks for the kind review. Glad Katla was such an unforgettable day, and that the legendary Katla Raven decided to drop by for a visit. Hope you're back in Iceland sometime. Arctic Adventures Team
It is not a cave, but a couple of different tunnels. The driver drove like a maniac. Me and my child had fun with the thrilling ride, but my honest opinion is that it was not appropriate.
Awesome trip! The ice cave is stunning to see and photograph! The green blue ice waves are like a sculpture. The ride there is also adventurous. We stoped where they filmed Star Wars. It looked like another planet. Guide was super friendly ! This is a “must do” adventure!
Hi Aurora, thank you so much for the kind words. Lovely to hear the Katla day was such a memorable one, and that the guide made it special. Arctic Adventures Team
Loved it! Great experience - The best part of the trip - we went all the way around the Ring Road and so glad that we did this tour
Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for the kind words. Lovely to hear the Katla tour was the highlight of a full Ring Road trip, that's high praise given everything else you saw. Hope to see you again. Arctic Adventures Team
Our guide Beda was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We had a blast on the tour and the glacier was beautiful!! Was definitely the highlight of our trip!
Hi there, appreciate you sharing this. Glad Katla turned out to be the highlight of your Iceland trip and that the guide had answers to the questions as they came up. Arctic Adventures Team
The Katla Ice Cave tour was one of the most magical experiences of my entire Iceland trip. The landscape itself was incredible—standing inside a natural ice cave, it felt like stepping into another world. Every turn revealed something new, from the textures and colors of the ice to the dramatic glacier scenery surrounding us. What made the experience truly unforgettable, however, was our guide, Helgi. He was knowledgeable, funny, engaging, and clearly passionate about Iceland's glaciers and natural history. He had a wonderful way of making everyone feel comfortable while also sharing fascinating information throughout the tour. One of my favorite memories was when he helped us create glacier rainbows in the ice. It was such a simple but beautiful moment that perfectly captured the wonder of the experience. Those little moments are what transform a great tour into an unforgettable one. Helgi's enthusiasm, sense of humor, and genuine love for what he does made the tour even more special. By the end, it felt less like following a guide and more like exploring with someone who was excited to share one of Iceland's greatest treasures. And I definitely recommend you try the water. Thank you for an amazing adventure. Of all the incredible things I experienced in Iceland, the Katla Ice Cave remains one of the memories I find myself smiling about most.
The guides were friendly and knowledgeable and it was a super fun experience!!! Definitely recommend:)
Hi there, really glad you shared this. The Katla ice cave run is a fun one, and a friendly, knowledgeable team makes all the difference in how the day comes together. Glad it was worth it for you, come back any time. Arctic Adventures Team
The guide was excellent, Sylvester was informative and helpful. He helped my wife a lot as she has some mobility issues. The caves were spectacular and well worth the trip
Hi Michael, so nice to read this. The Katla caves really are something, and we're glad the day worked out well for you both. Sounds like the guide made a real difference too, thanks for joining us! Arctic Adventures Team
