Venture into blue tunnels and ice caves at the Katla volcano

In a specially equipped Super Jeep you drive along unpaved F-roads to the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, beneath which lies the active Katla volcano. The drive takes you through rough highland terrain that can’t be reached with normal vehicles. Once you arrive at the glacier, a short hike to the ice cave begins, which is unique thanks to its black ash layers in the ice. These discolourations are created by volcanic activity and form a strong contrast with the clear blue of the glacial ice. Inside the cave you can see the constant change in the ice caused by movement and meltwater, reshaped every time.

The guided half-day tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours and starts in Vík í Mýrdal. At the meeting point you are given a helmet and crampons for exploring the cave. The tour can be booked all year round and is run in small groups. A certain level of physical fitness is required; the hike to the cave leads over wobbly planks and uneven paths. Access to the cave is only permitted with a guide, as the region is under continuous geological monitoring.