Caving · Vik i Myrdal
How to choose
Both tours enter the volcanic ice caves of the Kötlujökull glacier on Katla volcano, run 3h, accept all fitness levels and are conducted in English. The price gap is minimal: Troll.is charges 208.97 € versus Arctic Adventures at 210.7 €, a difference of under 2 €. With a perfect 5/5 rating across 10 reviews, the overall satisfaction is identical. The real differentiator is the meeting point: Troll.is departs from Puffin Hotel on Víkurbraut, while Arctic Adventures stages from the Ice Cave Bistro on Austurvegur. Pick based on where you're staying in Vík. If you want glacier hiking explicitly included in the tour description, go with Arctic Adventures.
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Our picks
Katla Ice Caves Tour in the Kötlujökull Glacier from Vik
At 208.97 €, the Troll.is Katla Ice Caves Tour is the lower-priced option, with a 5/5 rating and identical 3h format to its competitor.
Katla Volcano Ice Cave and Myrdalsjokull Glacier Hike from Vík
Arctic Adventures explicitly combines the ice cave with a Myrdalsjokull glacier hike in the same 3h block, giving you surface terrain plus the underground cave for 210.7 €.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most intense moment inside the Katla ice cave?
Walking through the volcanic ice tunnel itself, where the glacier walls reveal layers of ash from Katla's eruptions. The contrast between black basalt sediment and blue-white ice is disorienting in the best way.
Do you need to be fit to join these tours?
No. Both operators explicitly list the physical level as 'Everybody welcome', so no prior hiking or caving experience is required for either the Troll.is or Arctic Adventures tour.
How does the Katla ice cave compare in intensity to other Icelandic glacier caves?
Katla's cave is formed by geothermal activity beneath an active volcano, which makes it geologically rawer than the engineered ice tunnels elsewhere in Iceland. The cave formations can shift seasonally, so no two visits are identical.
Is 3 hours long enough to actually experience the cave, or does it feel rushed?
The 3h duration covers transport from Vík, the glacier approach and time inside the cave. Reviewers rate both tours 5/5, which suggests the pacing works for most participants.
Can children or older adults join?
Both tours are rated 'Everybody welcome', but confirm age and mobility restrictions directly with the operator before booking, as glacier terrain involves uneven surfaces.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.9°C | 367 mm | Off season |
| February | -4°C | 402.9 mm | Off season |
| March | -4.5°C | 207.1 mm | Off season |
| April | -0.9°C | 200.9 mm | Off season |
| May | 1.2°C | 158.3 mm | Poor |
| June | 3.8°C | 252.7 mm | Off season |
| July | 6.5°C | 159.2 mm | Poor |
| August | 5.8°C | 204.1 mm | Poor |
| September | 4.1°C | 365.6 mm | Off season |
| October | 0.7°C | 258.4 mm | Off season |
| November | -4.2°C | 244.6 mm | Off season |
| December | -1.6°C | 415.2 mm | Off season |
Practical info
Equipment
Both tours are open to all fitness levels, but the Kötlujökull glacier environment demands warm, waterproof layers and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Crampons and helmets are typically provided by the operator for glacier access.
Getting there
Meet Troll.is at Puffin Hotel, Víkurbraut 5, Vík, or Arctic Adventures in front of the Ice Cave Bistro, Austurvegur 20, Vík, both reachable via Route 1 from Reykjavík in roughly 2.5h by car.
See also
Caving elsewhere
Other activities in Vik i Myrdal
Updated March 2026