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Iceland Ice Caves & Lava Tubes: Our Top 15

27 tours  ·  from $69 a head

Blue ice caves form under the glacier in winter and close when it warms; the lava tubes run all year. The 15 below are priced with the super-jeep drive included, and say what gear the operator hands you at the ice.

The Lava Tunnel Tour - Raufarhólshellir - The geology is the real attraction
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The Lava Tunnel Tour – Raufarhólshellir

1.The Lava Tunnel Tour – Raufarhólshellir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,373 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $74Our pick

At Raufarhólshellir, an English-speaking guide leads you through one of Iceland’s best-known lava tubes. You’ll see ancient lava flows, colored rock layers, lava formations, and total darkness, with helmets, headlamps, platforms, and lights provided.

“We had such a fun time and enjoyed the learning experience of the lava tunnel! Our guide, Alex, was super knowledgeable and funny and accommodating! Highly recommend!”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - Leaving Vík in a high-clearance Super Jeep
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

2.From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,110 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $194

From Vík, ride a high-clearance Super Jeep across Mýrdalssandur to Katla Ice Cave. Walk on Mýrdalsjökull with crampons and a helmet, then see blue ice streaked with volcanic ash. Guides such as Helgi, Peter, Alex, and Kamil are known for adding useful geology, humor, and patient help.

“Our driver was knowledgeable, low key, and great fun. I don’t think he needs to drive on gravel roads with reckless abandon. Otherwise it was just a good tour but I think they need to control the number of visitors at any given time better - it was beginning to feel like Disneyland.”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour - Meeting beside Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

3.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jökulsárlón, then ride a Super Jeep for about 20 minutes and walk 5 to 15 minutes across rugged ground to a natural ice cave. Guides such as Axel, Fannar, Alex, and Mr B explain the glacier and choose the safest cave available that day.

“That was one of my best experiences of all time , Ony and Hlias were amazing , they guide us with safety and they were positive and funny with all group ! Whould recommend 10/10!”

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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - Starting at the Troll base in Hof
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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

4.Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Spend four hours near Skaftafell hiking Falljökull Glacier and entering a naturally formed blue ice cave. Guides such as Camino, Maria, and Fabijan lead small groups of up to 12, provide crampons and helmets, and adjust the pace for first-time ice hikers.

“The experience was unbelievable!! Maria was the perfect tour-guide we totally recommend it.. once in the lifetime experience”

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Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel: Underground Expedition - Reaching the tunnel and getting ready
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Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel: Underground Expedition

5.Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel: Underground Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,717 reviews · 1 hour · from $73

Walk through a 5,000-year-old Icelandic lava tube on a one-hour guided tour. English-speaking guides such as Alex, Dimitri, Ben, and Elisa explain the geology, history, ice, and unusual formations before the lights go out for complete darkness.

“Really educational and interesting. The tour guide was very enthusiastic with her explanations. Please keep in mind, for the normal tour, you will be hiking on uneven terrain for about 20 minutes to reach the end of the tunnel.”

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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour - Crossing Breiðamerkurjökull on foot
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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

6.Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,681 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $162

From Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, you ride a bright orange Super Jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. Your guide provides crampons, a helmet, and headlamp, then leads an easy walk to changing ice caves. Guides such as Thor, Dori, AJ, and Benny are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“My guide Biggie was the best. Such a fun loving guy. Good photographer too.”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour - Inside Katla Ice Cave
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour

7.From Vik: Katla Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,450 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Ride a Super Jeep from Vík through Katla Geopark, walk across Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, and enter a natural ice cave with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Hawk, Beda, Gabriel, and Syra add geology, humor, and careful safety support. Expect a small, changing cave, rugged ground, and a bumpy ride.

“Amazing The tour guide “Oi” very nice and helpful. The explanation very well”

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour - Reykjavík pickup and the long road south
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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour

8.Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,244 reviews · 12 hours · from $275

Join Arctic Adventures for a 12-hour South Coast trip from Reykjavík, with Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Vík, and a Super Jeep ride to Katla Ice Cave. English-speaking guides such as Hawk, Thomas, Paul, and Siggi lead the glacier walk. Expect blue ice, black ash, changing cave conditions, and a long but rewarding day.

“We had a great tour! I accidentally selected a pickup spot that was just Reykjavik. When you’re selecting pick up make sure it shows a name! Our driver was excellent and super informative about Iceland. When we got to the super jeep part we had a different driver, Bigg who made the trip exceptional! We had so much fun getting out to the glacier in the van. The cave itself was magical and being on top of the glacier was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend!”

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Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave - Kirkjufell and the photograph everyone wants
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Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

9.Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,108 reviews · from $219

Spend 11 hours touring Snæfellsnes in a small group with an English-speaking guide. Visit Kirkjufell, Arnarstapi, Búðakirkja, Lóndrangar, Svöðufoss, and Vatnshellir Lava Cave, with hotel pickup, WiFi, and cave admission included.

“I love AJ! He’s literally one of the best tour guides I’ve had! He was so knowledgeable about the area, gave us historical tidbits, and added in really awesome mythology stories of Iceland! He’s a safe driver and super entertaining. He even brought us to taste trolls blood! Wow!”

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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik - Walking Across Kötlujökull Glacier
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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

10.Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

From Vík, your small group rides a Super Jeep across rough volcanic ground to Kötlujökull Glacier. A certified guide such as Hawk, Gaby, Syra, or Jon leads you into Katla’s natural ice cave, explaining its black and blue ice, shifting shape, and volcanic setting. Crampons and helmets are provided.

“Cave was tiny. Our whole group could not even fit in the cave a one time. No room to take pictures without a whole group in them. Guide provided VERY little information. Just followed him the whole time.”

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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour - Meeting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

11.From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Ride a custom super jeep from Jökulsárlón to Breiðamerkurjökull, then walk 1 to 4 km to a natural ice cave. Guides such as Javier, Iga, and Guillermo are praised for clear explanations, safety, and helping with photos. The cave changes with the season, so no two visits are quite alike.

“This tour was excellent! It’s not cheap, but worth it! The walk is not difficult and the ice cave is stunning! We got plenty of time inside the cave, enough for everyone to explore and take all the pictures. The guide was very friendly and patient with us, given we are not used to the snow/ice or hiking. We were lucky to have great weather, so it was a perfect afternoon!”

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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull - Starting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

12.Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

Meet at Jökulsárlón for a 3-hour trip into Vatnajökull’s changing blue ice. A modified 4x4 carries you toward the glacier, then an English-speaking guide such as Hanka, Michal, Barbara, or Alex leads a 1.6 to 4 km walk to one or more natural ice features.

“The tour of the ice caves was brilliant. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and spent good time and care with everyone giving the right amount of attention on participants who were less or more confident. Be aware that other tours may be visiting the same cave, our guide did a great job of pacing ourselves so that we’re weren’t crowded and could enjoy the ice caves without feeling cramped and rush, but there will be other groups there.”

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From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel by Bus - Why Raufarhólshellir is worth seeing
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From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel by Bus

13.From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 793 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Ride from Reykjavik to Raufarhólshellir, then walk about 500 meters into a lava tube formed 5,200 years ago. Your English-speaking cave guide explains the geology, colors, and strange rock shapes, with helmets, lights, and crampons available. Expect cold air, uneven rock, and a brief taste of total darkness.

“This was definitely better than I expected, the tour guide was brilliant and made it fun while learning about how the lava caves were formed and providing us with some interesting history behind the tunnels! I would recommend a visit”

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Ice Cave Tour from Vík - Inside the Katla ice cave
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Ice Cave Tour from Vík

14.Ice Cave Tour from Vík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $220

From Vík, Katlatrack takes you by off-road vehicle toward Katla Glacier, then leads you on a 45 to 60-minute ice-cave outing. Guides such as Ari, Boris, Carlos, and Thomas add local stories, music, safety help, and photos. Expect striking views, wet weather, volcanic ash, and an active walk.

“Plus qu'une visite d'une grotte de glace, c'était une ballade sur un glacier, avec passage dans un tunnel de glace, mais c'était fantastique ! On a fini trempé (avec passage à la piscine de VIK juste après pour se réchauffer dans un bassin d'eau naturellement chaude à 40°C, super combo recommandé par notre guide !), mais heureux ! En revanche, il faut savoir que c'est très dangereux, à de nombreux endroits, un faux-pas, et vous disparaissez 10 mètres plus bas dans le glacier ! Absolument impossible pour toute personne ayant des problèmes de mobilité. Malgré tout, c'était magnifique, et restera un moment fort de notre voyage en Islande !”

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From Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Adventure - The monster truck ride across Langjökull
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From Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Adventure

15.From Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 718 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Meet your English-speaking guide in Húsafell, gear up, and ride an 8x8 glacier truck across Langjökull to its man-made ice tunnel. You’ll walk through blue ice corridors, see volcanic ash layers, and hear about glacier science. Children 12 and under join free.

“Unique, spectacular and very informative! Who would’ve thought we could walk inside a glacier while learning all its wonders. Our guide Mariano was extremely knowledgeable and eager to answer all of our questions. Also, it was super fun to go on a monster truck! The tour is definitely family friendly as our young daughters were able to do it without problem. There’s a lot of walking (the tunnel is 2km long) but nothing too difficult. We decided to drive to Húsafell and stopped in hot springs and a couple of waterfalls that were amazing!! We’re so glad we found this tour. Would highly recommend it!”

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