Katla Volcano Ice Cave - Super Jeep Tour au départ de Vik
Description
Joignez-vous à nous pour une aventure exaltante en Super Jeep depuis Vík í Mýrdal pour explorer la spectaculaire grotte de glace de Katla, sur le puissant glacier Mýrdalsjökull. Ce glacier est l’un des plus célèbres d’Islande, et de là s’écoule le puissant glacier Kötlujökull, du nom du légendaire volcan Katla. Au fil du temps, ce glacier massif s’est lentement glissé sur les pentes volcaniques, découpant certaines des grottes de glace naturelles les plus impressionnantes d’Islande. Sur le glacier, vous assisterez à une fusion spectaculaire de glace bleu cristal et de cendres volcaniques d’un noir profond – un contraste surréaliste qui sort tout droit d’un film fantastique. Conduit par des guides locaux expérimentés à bord d'une Super Jeep spécialement modifiée, ce voyage hors des sentiers battus promet des vues inoubliables, une géologie fascinante et l'une des séances de photos les plus uniques que l'Islande ait à offrir. Vous comprendrez la magie dès que vous foulerez la glace.
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Itinéraire
Notre Guide vous attendra sur le parking du bus derrière le bistrot de la grotte de glace à Vík (du côté face à l'océan). De là, nous montons une super jeep modifiée tout terrain jusqu'au glacier Kötlujökull pour explorer la grande grotte de glace de Katla.
Vous ferez une randonnée sur le glacier Mýrdalsjökull et assisterez à l'incroyable glace bleue et noire. Veuillez noter: Les grottes de glace sont des formations naturelles qui changent constamment en raison des conditions météorologiques changeantes et des éléments saisonniers comme la température, la lumière du soleil et les précipitations. En conséquence, l'aspect de la grotte peut différer des photos présentées. Pour chaque visite, nous visitons la meilleure grotte de glace naturelle accessible disponible, choisie en fonction des conditions actuelles et des considérations de sécurité. Ces changements sont entièrement laissés à la discrétion de la nature, faisant de chaque visite une expérience unique.
Nous retournons à Vík après l'aventure de la grotte de glace, où vous serez déposés au point de rendez-vous.
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Informations importantes
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Ce circuit part de la ville de Vík dans le sud de l'Islande. Les clients doivent se frayer un chemin jusqu'au point de rendez-vous.
- Quoi apporter: vêtements chauds, veste et pantalon imperméables, bottes de randonnée, coiffes et gants.
- Ceci est une visite en petit groupe assurant une expérience plus personnalisée. Le guide du ratio des clients est de 1:14.
- Age minimum: 6 ans.
Avis(257)
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!!
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
