Iceland is one of the best places to visit for anyone who craves adventure and loves the outdoors. From snorkeling between tectonic plates to remote hikes at 3 a.m. under the Midnight Sun, you’ll never run out of things to do in Iceland.
One of the coolest things I’ve ever done was explore the Katla Ice Cave in Iceland. It’s one of the most accessible adventures you can have in the Land of Fire and Ice. You can visit this ice cave in Iceland even if you’re not super outdoorsy and not much of a hiker (like myself).
If you’re planning a trip to Iceland and looking for some ideas, I encourage you to take a tour of this awe-inspiring ice cave in Iceland. It’s one of the most beautiful places in Iceland, and it’s such a unique activity. After all, it’s not every day you get the opportunity to hike through an ice cave on top of a glacier on top of a volcano!
I had the opportunity to take a tour of the Katla Ice Cave, and I’ll do my best to give you a complete rundown of what you can expect on an ice cave tour. My tour was led by Arctic Adventures, and I’d recommend booking your spot well in advance of your Iceland trip so you don’t miss out.
What Is The Katla Ice Cave?
The Katla Ice Cave is a natural ice cave located in south Iceland, near the town of Vík. Specifically, it’s on the eastern side of the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, which partially covers Katla, one of Iceland’s largest active volcanoes, where the cave earned its name.
There are other ice caves in Iceland, like the glacier ice caves that run through Vatnajökull National Park, but the Katla Ice Cave is the most popular one to visit. You can easily take this ice cave tour as a day trip from Reykjavik.
While Katla is indeed an active volcano, it hasn’t erupted since 1918. Experts predict it’s due for an eruption at some point, but no one quite knows when. The good news is that it’s not expected to erupt any time soon, which is comforting!
The coolest thing about the Katla Ice Cave is that it’s naturally formed and changes every year. The natural ice cave is formed by the glacier melting. Since it’s a completely natural process, the cave will look different every year.
The glacier ice melts in the summer (around August/September), and new ice caves form in the glacier ice as winter approaches. Every year, professional guides head out to the ice caves and reroute where necessary, planting new…
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