Descend into the ash-streaked ice chambers beneath Mýrdalsjökull, walk the basalt columns of Reynisfjara, and chase waterfalls along Iceland's most dramatic coastline — all in a single extraordinary day.
Rating
4.9 / 5.0
Languages
English, Icelandic
Location
Vík í Mýrdal
Difficulty
Moderate
3-Day Forecast
Your guide collects you from your hotel or the nearest designated bus stop in the Land Cruiser. Blankets and USB charging onboard.
Stop at the waterfall for photos. Optional climb up the 527 steps to the viewing platform at the top for a panorama of the south coast.
Walk the black sand beach and admire the basalt columns. Your guide explains the geology and the local folklore about the trolls turned to stone.
Drive the glacier track to the cave entrance. Safety briefing, crampon fitting, then approximately 90 minutes inside the cave. Headlamps reveal the blue-black ice layers.
Hot lamb soup at a local café in Vík, then the scenic drive back to Reykjavík arriving around 19:00.
We provide gear for your comfort and safety where required:
This tour is suitable for most fitness levels:
Ice caves are weather- and condition-dependent. If the cave is deemed unsafe on your travel date, we substitute an alternative glacier experience (glacier hike or a different cave) at no extra charge. The drive from Reykjavík is approximately 2.5 hours each way — bring a neck pillow if you want to rest. Children under 10 cannot enter the ice cave for safety reasons.
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