Descend into the otherworldly blue-black ice chambers of Katla volcano's glacier cave, reached only by powerful Super Jeep across raw lava fields. An elite, small-group Icelandic adventure that almost no visitor ever experiences.
What to expect
A Super Jeep powers you across Mýrdalsjökull's volcanic moraine to the cave entrance, where crampons go on and the real adventure begins. Inside, volcanic ash and minerals streak the ice in dramatic black-and-blue ribbons unlike any other ice cave in Iceland. Your expert guide explains the living geology of one of Europe's most active volcanoes beneath your feet. The small group size means you can linger, photograph, and truly absorb the silence of the ice.
Good to know
Tours depart year-round from Vík town centre — a 2-minute walk from the pier. Duration is approx. 3 hours, comfortably within all-aboard windows. Crampons and helmets provided. Book directly on the Katla Track website well in advance; this sells out weeks ahead in summer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Vik — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.