Description
Summary
Description
Set off on a thrilling full-day adventure to Iceland's stunning South Coast and explore the Katla Ice Cave, dramatic waterfalls, and unforgettable volcanic scenery. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a combination of natural beauty, geological exploration, and once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities in a small-group setting.
Your day begins with a morning pickup in Reykjavik, where you'll meet your guide and travel south along the coast in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle. For the next 11 hours, your English-speaking guide will enrich your experience with exciting stories about your destinations.
As you leave the city behind, enjoy views of vast lava fields, distant volcanoes, and rugged coastline. The South Coast is a great place to explore because of its proximity to the Icelandic capital and its stunning coastline filled with waterfalls, black sand beaches, and glaciers.
The first major stop of the day is the Katla Ice Cave, located beneath the mighty Katla Volcano. With a trained guide, you'll gear up with safety equipment and head into the cave, where ancient ice formations stretch out in striking shades of blue and white.
The cave's layered walls tell a fascinating story of volcanic eruptions and centuries of glacial movement. It's an extraordinary chance to see Iceland from the inside out, literally.
As you explore the cave, your guide will explain how the ice formations are shaped by the volcanic activity and glacier movement in the area. The combination of volcanic heat and ice creates unique features within the cave, with layers of ice that change in color and texture as you move through.
Unlike other natural ice caves in Vatnajokull, which are only safe to explore during winter, the Katla Ice Cave can be explored no matter the season.
Following the ice cave experience, you'll continue along the coast to visit two of Iceland's most famous waterfalls.
First is Skogafoss, one of the tallest waterfalls in the country at over 197 feet (60 meters). Here, you can walk right up to the base and feel the mist on your face as water crashes into the river below. On sunny days, the spray often creates vivid rainbows.
The tour's final nature stop is Seljalandsfoss, a picturesque waterfall known for the path that, when conditions allow, lets visitors walk behind the falling water. Surrounded by cliffs and green hillsides, it offers a unique perspective and a peaceful moment to reflect on the day's adventure.
After a full day of exploration, your guide will take you back to Reykjavik, passing more beautiful scenery along the way.
Experience the South Coast's most dramatic landscapes and explore the hidden world of the Katla Ice Cave on this unforgettable day trip from Reykjavik. Check availability now by choosing a date.
