If you’re looking for an experience in Iceland where you witness a rare natural wonder—this is the ideal option. The tour gives you access to somewhere that you wouldn’t be able to reach alone—an ice cave that sits underneath Katla Volcano. Travel with ease up to the ice cave in a Super Jeep. It’s a safe experience as you are given a helmet and crampons, and a guide leads the way so you don’t get lost.
This is the perfect way to explore Iceland’s incredible scenery without being stuck on a crowded bus. Get out in the open air and ride an Icelandic horse from the stables in Vik to a picturesque black sand beach. No need to worry if you’ve never ridden a horse before—this experience is suitable for beginners and goes at a slow and calm pace.
Take an unforgettable walk on pure ice on this guided glacier hike experience on Sólheimajökull in south Iceland. Accompanied by a professional guide, set off from the foot of Sólheimajökull, a frozen tongue of solid ice, and thrill at the experience of walking across the frozen valley. Put on your crampons and discover natural ice formations, crevasses, shafts and ridges as you learn about the formation and history of this frozen wonderland.
Experience the thrill of speeding over Iceland’s rivers, waterfalls, and glaciers on a zipline adventure in the seaside village of Vik. This 1.5-hour excursion combines exciting ziplines with hiking through Iceland’s dynamic landscape. The zipline course is just 3 minutes from the Vik Hi Hostel (the meeting spot) and ends with a walk back to the hostel so you can spend more time adventuring and less time in transit.
Secure your spot in advance, and see the Sólheimajökull Glacier from a different perspective on this guided kayak tour. After dressing in the included dry suit, learn the basics of kayaking before paddling out behind your guide into the lagoon. Observe the glacier landscape as you glide around the icebergs anchored in the lagoon.
If you've already done the typical sightseeing tours of South Iceland, embark on a unique adventure that will give you a brand new perspective. Journey to the ice cap of Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which covers Katla, one of Iceland’s largest volcanoes, and jump aboard a snowmobile for a thrilling experience driving around the ice cap and excellent views over South Iceland.
Spend a half day hiking around southern Iceland's Sólheimajökull glacier with a small group on this tour. Follow your hiking guide over the rugged terrain and learn about the glacial formation as you walk. All necessary equipment included.
The black lava sands of South Iceland are wonderful to look at, but this quad biking tour offers a deeper sensory connection with the landscape. Beginning close to the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, head down to the black lava sands fields, which derive from the dormant volcano Katla, then continue along the coast to the famed aircraft wreck, onto the Jökulsá river and up to the foot of the mountain.
Enjoy bird’s-eye views over south Iceland on this 1.5-hour tandem paragliding experience. Take to the skies with a highly experienced professional pilot at the controls, and relax into the comfortable seat harness as you soar over the spectacular landscapes. Gaze down at black beaches, craggy mountains and lava formations; rise and swoop with the thermal currents; and revel in the calmest form of free flight known to man. All equipment is supplied, and your experience includes photos and a video of your once-in-a-lifetime, 10- to 20-minute flight.
While many tours in Iceland make pit stops at glaciers—the country is, after all, full of them—fewer take you over them and close enough to discover their interesting features. With this tour, take an easy glacier hike to see ice formations, crevasses, and water cauldrons that you’d miss just stopping for a look. Your climbing crampons are provided, and the guided hike is offered 2-3 times a day so it’s easier to fit into your schedule.
Hands down the fastest way to experience a Ice Cave in Iceland! If your trip is short and action-packed, seeing an ice cave may seem like it would be impossible for you to have on your agenda, but with us, it was never so easy!
Experience the rare sensation of visiting a natural ice cave on this small-group tour. Board a Super Jeep in Vík and go off the beaten track into the Icelandic wilderness. You'll leave the regular tourist trail behind as you journey through a landscape of majestic mountains and glaciers toward the Katla Ice Cave.
Get close to red-hot molten lava by going to an Icelandic Lava Show. It’s a safe and fun experience, as safety goggles are provided, and an experienced professional will teach you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about lava. Enjoy the thrill of being able to touch cooling lava and hear it sizzle. All your burning questions will be answered, as this experience includes an interactive Q&A session at the end of the show.
Join this group tour *max 19* and explore some of the best sites on Iceland’s South Coast. Your guide will pick you up in Reykjavik, then take you out of the city into nature. You’ll stop at several waterfalls, a fishing village, the black sand beach, and a famous lighthouse on Dyrholaey Peninsula. You’ll also try an Icelandic snack, and hear cultural and historical stories from your guide.
Step inside a Super Jeep to explore Thorsmork, the highland region fringed by three major glaciers. Known for its rugged and dramatic terrain, Thorsmork is best explored on foot or by off-road vehicle; this tour offers the perfect solution as you’ll travel by specially adapted Jeep, designed to handle the terrain with ease, and stop for short hikes through the day.
Immerse yourself in Iceland's rugged nature with this hiking adventure in the Thórsmörk Mountain Reserve. The exact itinerary depends on the day's conditions but typically includes driving into the valley, visiting waterfalls, crossing glacier rivers, stopping at canyons such as Stakkholtsgjá and Nauthúsagil, and hiking to Valahnukur peak.
Get up close and personal with an Icelandic glacier on this small-group tour in Solheimajokull. Fun for climbers of any level of experience, the tour includes instruction in ice climbing technique from your local guide, who will also point out glacier features like crevasses and moulins. Over the course of about 4.5 hours, you’ll have plenty of time to build on your skills and explore several different parts of the glacier.
Avoid crowds and the hassle of traveling in a large group. This private tour offers a more personalized experience of Iceland's stunning south coast. Visit the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss; the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, and Sólheimajökull glacier.
Enjoy this adventure into Iceland's colorful interior. We will depart from Reykjavik on this 12-hour tour to enjoy a day full of vibrant landscapes, hiking, and bathing in natural hot springs. With a professional driver-guide and a small group, you are sure to get the most out of your time spent in this hiker's paradise.
Embark on a thrilling adventure by going snowmobiling on top of Eyjafjallajökull glacier. Suitable for first-time riders, this guided tour takes you into the wilderness and, when the weather co-operates, offers panoramic views over the Westman Islands and Iceland's south coast. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure.
Explore Thorsmork, a unique area located between three glaciers, on this customizable, small-group tour. After hotel pickup, travel through the rugged wilderness in a super Jeep to Thorsmork for an optional hike. Traverse rough roads and glacial rivers in the Jeep to the Volcano Huts Resort for a lunch stop, before continuing on the adventure.
Designed to delight travelers with an adventurous spirit, this 4-hour tour gives you the chance to climb and hike on the colossal Sólheimajökull Glacier. In a small group of no more than 10, you’ll conquer the glacier’s frozen curves and crevasses, and admire unique ice formations and jagged ridges. Refine your climbing skills on an ice wall and receive personalized attention from your guide in an intimate group.
Are you ready for an adventure like no other?
Join us at Glacier Encounter for a breathtaking private glacier hike on the southern coast of Iceland. Our expert guides will lead you on a three hour walking tour of Sólheimajökull glacier outlet.
On this tour you will see incredible glacier formations such as crevasses and moulins. These formations can be awe-inspiring and formidable, but our expert guides will ensure your safety and enjoyment.
We have great respect for our environment and the history of Iceland. Did you know that the glacier ice that runs down from the peak of the volcano Katla is hundreds of years old and the area around the glacier was first settled in the ninth century? Our guides love sharing their knowledge and stories, so we invite you join us to make the most of your Iceland trip.
Explore one of Iceland’s mightiest natural sites of interest and gain insight into the country’s rich geology on this Sólheimajökull glacier-walking tour. Harnessed up for safety, climb the vertical crevasse walls of the Sólheimajökull glacier with your guide and admire the spectacular scenery you find. Follow frozen routes over the mighty glacier, peer down into huge crevasses, and put your ice axes and crampons to good use on the icy terrain. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.
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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik
"It was beyond our expectations! Our guide, Tallis, was great, friendly and informative. The ride out to the glacier was bumpy but worth it. You feel like you travelled to another planet."..."
"It was beyond our expectations! Our guide, Tallis, was great, friendly and informative. The ride out to the glacier was bumpy but worth it. You feel like you travelled to another planet."
"The staff were personable, friendly and helpful. They were careful to ensure riders were comfortable and had fun. The horses were well behaved and knew just what to do. Such a lovely way to learn about these beautiful animals while enjoyment the amazing scenery. Definitely a highlight!"..."
"The staff were personable, friendly and helpful. They were careful to ensure riders were comfortable and had fun. The horses were well behaved and knew just what to do. Such a lovely way to learn about these beautiful animals while enjoyment the amazing scenery. Definitely a highlight!"
Small Group Glacier Experience from Solheimajokull Glacier
"Very exciting experience n friendly tour guide. Definitely will recommend to anyone. Tour guide provided all equipment including lending gloves to participants."..."
"Very exciting experience n friendly tour guide. Definitely will recommend to anyone. Tour guide provided all equipment including lending gloves to participants."
"The hike was really enjoyable and so was the actual zip line part. The end of the tour was my favorite part. The guides were kind and encouraging!"..."
"The hike was really enjoyable and so was the actual zip line part. The end of the tour was my favorite part. The guides were kind and encouraging!"
"Had a blast! If you have a smaller group that’s ideal so you can go at your fast pace and goof around at the top of the glacier. 10/10 definitely recommend! Antony the guide and 1 other were great and knowledgeable"..."
"Had a blast! If you have a smaller group that’s ideal so you can go at your fast pace and goof around at the top of the glacier. 10/10 definitely recommend! Antony the guide and 1 other were great and knowledgeable"
"We went on a great tour with “Anthony”. He was funny took pictures of us at multiple sites with our phone and showed us around the black sands beach."..."
"We went on a great tour with “Anthony”. He was funny took pictures of us at multiple sites with our phone and showed us around the black sands beach."
"This was our favorite part of our trip! Sammy and his partner were amazing and made us feel safe and secure! They are true professionals. And we had the time of our life. Everyone should try this!"..."
"This was our favorite part of our trip! Sammy and his partner were amazing and made us feel safe and secure! They are true professionals. And we had the time of our life. Everyone should try this!"
"This was a great experience. Had a blast exploring the unique terrain and landscapes of Iceland. The guide was helpful and focused on our safety to and from the cave. The jeep ride out and back was bumpy but fun and as someone who usually gets carsick it didn’t make me nauseous."..."
"This was a great experience. Had a blast exploring the unique terrain and landscapes of Iceland. The guide was helpful and focused on our safety to and from the cave. The jeep ride out and back was bumpy but fun and as someone who usually gets carsick it didn’t make me nauseous."
"Really skilled drivers and guides. We had difficult road conditions and they navigated through them easily. The caves are breathtaking. Highly recommend!"..."
"Really skilled drivers and guides. We had difficult road conditions and they navigated through them easily. The caves are breathtaking. Highly recommend!"
"One of the best experiences ever. This gives you a chance to learn more about lava and see it up close as well. We went to the show in Vik where they share the stories of volcano katla and learn about the towns valuation plan in the event it errupts again. This is a great show for the entire family"..."
"One of the best experiences ever. This gives you a chance to learn more about lava and see it up close as well. We went to the show in Vik where they share the stories of volcano katla and learn about the towns valuation plan in the event it errupts again. This is a great show for the entire family"
Classic South Coast Full-Day Guided Tour in Iceland
"This was our first excursion with this company. And I have to share this experience. A great, knowledgeable and very patient guide we had. Johannes was our guide. Definitely recommend him and his company as a good and trusted."..."
"This was our first excursion with this company. And I have to share this experience. A great, knowledgeable and very patient guide we had. Johannes was our guide. Definitely recommend him and his company as a good and trusted."
"Stefan was an amazing host! A++ he was friendly and extremely knowledgeable on the area and the Icelandic culture. Breathtaking sights! Highly recommend."..."
"Stefan was an amazing host! A++ he was friendly and extremely knowledgeable on the area and the Icelandic culture. Breathtaking sights! Highly recommend."
"We had a great experience snowmobiling with B - even though it was white out conditions for most of our trip. You meet at Suncoast Adventures on the right about 5 minutes down the road from Gljufrabui waterfall. You get suited up and then they drive you up to the glacier where the snowmobiles are parked. It was a great time!"..."
"We had a great experience snowmobiling with B - even though it was white out conditions for most of our trip. You meet at Suncoast Adventures on the right about 5 minutes down the road from Gljufrabui waterfall. You get suited up and then they drive you up to the glacier where the snowmobiles are parked. It was a great time!"
"We loved the tour, this was one of our favorite experiences in Iceland! Our guide G was so friendly and knowledgeable and taught us so much about Thorsmork and Iceland. Thorsmork itself is beautiful and shouldn’t be missed, I do not recommend trying to go with a car, so this tour is ideal."..."
"We loved the tour, this was one of our favorite experiences in Iceland! Our guide G was so friendly and knowledgeable and taught us so much about Thorsmork and Iceland. Thorsmork itself is beautiful and shouldn’t be missed, I do not recommend trying to go with a car, so this tour is ideal."
Private Guided Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier
"We are best friends for like 100 years and decided to take a trip to Iceland in May 2023. We had a great time--and the true highlight was hiking the glacier with Jökull and Lucas. They were smart, funny, and really made us feel safe as we trekked up, climbed into ice caves, peered down crevices, and even hanging out in a hammock. Look no further for your guides-- Glacier Encounter is the best choice. We loved every moment! 100% recommend."..."
"We are best friends for like 100 years and decided to take a trip to Iceland in May 2023. We had a great time--and the true highlight was hiking the glacier with Jökull and Lucas. They were smart, funny, and really made us feel safe as we trekked up, climbed into ice caves, peered down crevices, and even hanging out in a hammock. Look no further for your guides-- Glacier Encounter is the best choice. We loved every moment! 100% recommend."
"We loved our day with Vicky! We felt lucky to have such beautiful weather and an amazing guide! We were both first time ice climbers but keen to keep going back home in Canada."..."
"We loved our day with Vicky! We felt lucky to have such beautiful weather and an amazing guide! We were both first time ice climbers but keen to keep going back home in Canada."