South Coast & Katla Ice Cave Adventure

Embark on a mesmerizing South Coast & Katla Ice Cave adventure from Reykjavik in a 4x4. Explore majestic waterfalls, a black-sand beach, and delve into a magical underworld of ice formations.

Duration: 11 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Seljalandsfoss - Seljalandsfoss is a captivating waterfall situated in southern Iceland. This natural marvel is celebrated for its ethereal charm, as water elegantly tumbles down a 60-meter high cliff, creating a gentle mist that enhances its enchanting appeal. What distinguishes Seljalandsfoss is its unique feature – a pathway that allows…
What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off in Reykjavik and South coast
  • On-board WiFi
  • Scenic drive on the South coast and around Katla Glacier
  • All equipment required for the Glacier
  • Natural Ice cave visit in Katla Glacier
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Please bring own weather appropriate clothing
Additional Information

Join us on a captivating tour of the Southern Coast of Iceland, on a journey that showcases the most impressive natural gems of the country. Our trip starts at Seljalandsfoss, a spectacular waterfall that allows you to experience the exciting sensation of standing behind its water flow.
Following that, we’ll escort you to Skógafoss. Feel the mist on your…

Location
Seljalandsfoss
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Foodster71
Mar 22, 2026
Simply Awe Inspiring - From the moment we set off, this felt like a truly special experience. I remember looking at our guide and telling him he had the coolest job in the world — and by the end of the day, I was even more convinced. The super jeep itself was incredibly comfortable, with seats bigger than the armchairs in my first tiny flat, which made the long drive from Reykjavik feel very relaxed. We had several comfort stops along the way, including waterfalls and scenic viewpoints, with dramatic landscapes unfolding throughout the journey. Our guide shared fascinating information as we travelled, translating Icelandic place names and explaining the geography and history of the areas we passed, which added a really enriching dimension to the experience. After stopping for lunch and walking down to the striking black sand beach, we climbed back into the jeep, amused to find people taking photos of us and the vehicle — we joked that we must have looked like a team of volcanologists heading out on an important expedition. Then the adventure truly began. Without warning, our guide veered off the road and drove straight across a vast lava field. As we travelled deeper into the wilderness, snow began to appear and then thicken around us. The ride became wonderfully wild and exhilarating, with the jeep powering through the terrain while we were thrown about in our seats. It was thrilling, surreal and completely unforgettable. Eventually we stopped, unsure where the snow ended and the glacier began. We were fitted with crampons and hard hats before beginning the climb towards the ice cave. With only a small group of seven, the experience felt personal and safe. The cave itself was lit with battery-operated lights, creating a magical, otherworldly atmosphere that felt truly unique. Afterwards, we spent time outside in surprisingly sunny conditions, enjoying the vastness of the landscape and chatting with our guide about Iceland’s volcanic activity and the impact of climate change. The walk and climb required a reasonable level of fitness, but nothing too strenuous for most active travellers. This tour combined adventure, education, humour and breathtaking natural beauty in a way that felt truly unforgettable. A highlight of our trip and something we would wholeheartedly recommend.
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Carlarayej2026
Feb 23, 2026
Amazing Adventure - snow and ice - Great adventure visiting the South Coast & Katla Ice Cave! Alli was a great guide. Highly recommend.
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Daytrip32118661920
Feb 14, 2026
Katla Ice Cave and Glacier - Fantastic day. The guide Alfred (Allí) was very knowledgeable, funny and really bonded with the group. It was a long day, but the journey to Vik was broken by stop at two spectacular waterfalls, with time to explore the black sandy beach and have lunch at Vik. The trip to the glacier by big jeep was fun although bumpy and the ice cave and glacier were stunning.
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Alisonedmondson
Feb 11, 2026
Cave-tastic - This tour includes all of the main south coast sights and an extra section driving across old gravel roads to reach a glacier cave. In 2026 this tour goes to a different cave from the one used by other tour companies. The cave is a short walk (10 mins) from where the very comfortable 4x4 bus parks. We were collected at 9am and dropped off just after 6pm.
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Jackiesglos
Feb 6, 2026
Stunning scenery and great experience - Great trip picked up in Reykjavik in a lovely back 4 x 4 then travelled down to the south coast for about 1 1/2 hours before a quick stop for refreshments and rest room then onto the first waterfall then onto the ice cave via an off road experience. The ice cave and scenery is stunning then it's Vik for refreshments shopping and the black sand beach extremely windy when we were there the last stop of the day is another beautiful waterfall and long day but worth it.
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Jenniferwf197li
Jan 4, 2026
Perfect Iceland Adventure with my teens - Prompt pickups- don’t be late! Excellent adventure day with my teenager. We giggled at how “hardcore” the vehicle looked but we really needed it for the off-roading near the glacier. You get to go where the big buses cannot go.
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Susand204
Dec 17, 2025
Do not miss this trip, the ice cave is amazing! - The ice cave was my favorite part of my trip! Guide was excellent and even though the weather wasn't great, everything was beautiful. I was nervous about walking across the glacier to the ice cave, but it was completely amazing and I know I would have regretted it if I didn't do it!
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X9407rplucag
Dec 15, 2025
An unforgettable experience - From visiting the ice cave and the surrounding snowy plains, to the black sand beach at sunset to the stunning waterfalls and mountains, this was a truly memorable tour. Jón was our guide and driver, friendly, knowledgeable and competent.
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Sandra_s
Oct 8, 2025
It was unique experience... - It was unique experience from the get go! The super truck going on such volcanic terrain was fun! The ice cave was like no other I’ve ever seen.
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Calvint521
Feb 16, 2026
Unpleasant, uncomfortable, and underwhelming experience. - I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was truly underwhelming and unpleasant. To start off, we waited for over an hour for our van to pick us up in the cold morning (est pickup time was 8:30-9:00am, our van arrived at 9:30am). We were then forced to sit in the last row of a small sprinter van, given all other seats were taken, where we had to constantly fight for more space with the couple next to us. The last row, given the very tight space, should be suitable for up to 3 people max, not 4. We had to hold onto our heavy backpacks and thick jackets the whole tour. We then stopped at 2 waterfalls where we raced against time, given only 20-30 min for each stop, including bathroom breaks. The main reason we booked this tour was for the ice cave tour near the end, which after a very bumpy and long ride, lasted for 10min only. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, but the overall experience was extremely uncomfortable. We will be booking with a different tour next time we visit.
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From $298
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).