Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour From Reykjavík
Description
On this wonderous day tour from Reykjavík explore the waterfalls and glaciers for which Iceland´s southern coastline is famed. Once everyone is aboard our bus, we depart Reykjavík for Vík. Here we switch to a super-jeep for the difficult journey as we ascend onto the glacier. 4x4 power is essential for this task. Enjoy the glacial landsape as we explore strange ice formations and the crystal blue ice of Katla Ice cave. Explore Vík, with its black beach, and grab lunch. We then rejoin the bus and on our journey back the the capital, makes stops at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, two of Iceland´s most beautiful waterfalls. This really is the essential south coast experience and we hope you take lasting memories with you at the end of your day of adventure with us.
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Itinerary
Switch from our bus to a super-jeep as you embark on this spectacular oddyssey to a natural blue ice cave on Kötlujökull glacier. Our expert glacier guides, with decades of experience, guide you safely through this extreme environment as we check out the beautiful blue ice cave and ice formations. We kit you out in crampons, harness and safety helmet for this unforgettable experience. The total experience takes around 3 hours. Please be advised: Due to the ever-changing nature of ice caves, we can't promise that the view during your tour will be identical to the images shown. Glaciers' and ice caves' appearance can differ based on factors such as the season, time of day, lighting conditions, and other variables.
Vík is one of Iceland´s most picturesque villages. It sits on the wild southern coastline, and is surrounded by magnificent scenery, including black sand beaches and basalt sea stacks. Overlooking the village sits Vikurkikja church, which boasts a studenous view.
We leave Vík and journey back west towards the capital, but not before two more essential South Coast hot-spots. First up is Skógafoss waterfall, a powerful natural wonder that leaves visitors awe-inspired. Cascading from a height of 60 meters and spanning a width of 25 meters, the powerful falls generate a constant mist, creating vibrant rainbows on sunny days. Framed by lush greenery and surrounded by dramatic cliffs, Skógafoss offers a breathtaking backdrop for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. Accessible by a scenic staircase, the viewing platform at the top provides a stunning panorama of the waterfall and the surrounding landscapes, making Skógafoss a must-see destination for those exploring Iceland's spectacular scenery.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall is one of Iceland´s enduring icons. Famed for its wonderous walking trail that allows visitors to walk behind the falls, Seljalandsfoss is an essential stop on any south coast tour. After our 45 minute stop here, we continue on our way back to the city.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our pickup can take up to 30 minutes so please wait at your pickup location from the time written on your ticket. More locations we do offer pickup service from: - BSI Bus Terminal, Vatnsmyrarvegur 10 (front / taxi side) Many accommodations in central Reykjavik are redirected to official "Tour Bus Stops" from which we also offer pickup: - Tour Bus Stop 1, Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Vonarstraeti (64.146316,-21.941491) - Tour Bus Stop 2, Tjörnin - The Pond, Maedragardur on Laekjargata (64.145763,-21.938547) - Tour Bus Stop 3, Lækjargata, Laekjargata 4 (64.14678,-21.937296) - Tour Bus Stop 5, Harpa, Austurbakki 2 (64.14678,-21.937296) - Tour Bus Stop 6, Safnahúsið - The Culture House, Hverfisgata 15 by Arnarholl (64.147454,-21.932894) - Tour Bus Stop 8, Hallgrímskirkja, by Eiriksgata (64.141548,-21.927973) - Tour Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut, Snorrabraut 24 (64.143497,-21.916289) - Tour Bus Stop 11, Austurbær, Snorrabraut 37 (64.142364,-21.917228) - Tour Bus Stop 13, Rauðarárstígur, Laugavegur 120 (64.142658,-21.913866) - Tour Bus Stop 15, Mýrargata Free pickup location: - Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 1 (64.144389,-21.910327)
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please contact the local operator directly after booking to confirm your exact meeting point
- The tour duration includes driving time of 4-5 hours in total
Reviews(222)
Very interesting ride in 4x4 followed by the visit of the ice cave… melting at a fast paste! Hurry up!
Our guides were so nice and personable which makes the day so much better. The ice cave was short but very neat to experience. The waterfalls are amazing!
Loved the small group experience. We had around 12 people and a great guide. I believe her name is Kate. She had a fun sense of humor which made the long day fun. I loved the "natural" ice cave vs. a man-made one. It was a shallow cave, just a few yards but very interesting. I also loved the waterfall that we were able to walk behind. Just a note of safety: getting up the rocks was steep at places and slippery because of the constant mist of the falls. You will need a raincoat of some sort as you will get wet. The experience, however, was awesome.
Pick up was on time at number 12-Foss Hotel. Alain was well versed in the history of Iceland and our stops for the day. He took pictures of our group of 8 too ! We had the best time today. Stopped for lunch and souvenirs too.
Thank you for your 5-star review. We are happy to hear you had the best time on your Katla Ice Cave and South Coast tour. It is great that pickup was on time and that Alain made the day fun and informative for your group.
Incredible tour. Alain was a phenomenal tour guide, very informative, and knew everything from geophysics to folklore. The group and I were entertained the whole time. The waterfalls were beautiful, and the ice cave and landscape were something out of this world. Will definitely book another tour next time in Iceland!
The tour was absolutely fantastic with stunning views, fun experiences, and an amazing tour guide. Alain is very polite, easy to have a conversation with, and very educated about the geography, and political history of Iceland and was thrilled to share it with us. 10/10 would recommend.
This was a great day!!! Our tour guide Allain was fantastic!!! He kept us entertained the entire day with lots of information and fun stories. The waterfalls were great and the Ice Cave was so cool. The scenery was so unique it was worth the trip!
Alain very informative and was pretty funny as well. He was very helpful and accommodating to everyone . Highly recommend this tour as well as the guide. Every single stop was incredibly interesting
Alain was a great tour guide, had so many cool stories to tell and very kind
Excellent trip, worth the time and money. Little better planning needed as to pickup locations in the morning. We were an hour late getting picked up in the morning which was very frustrating. We did receive a full tour and driver John was great - very knowledgeable and friendly. Cave was amazing.
