Review · Troll.is · from Vík
Troll Katla ice cave tour from Vík
Quick answer
The Troll Katla ice cave tour from Vík takes 3 hours, costs €239 and leaves at 9:30 or 14:00 from Víkurbraut 26. A Super Jeep ride and a guided glacier walk to the cave are included; the minimum age is 8. It is rated 4.7 from 1,524 reviews.
Updated Nov 2026 · options checked on two dates, Nov 2026
Key takeaways
- 3 h · 9:30 or 14:00
- €239 · extended 4 h tour €260
- Glacier walk and cave gear included
- Meets at Víkurbraut 26, Vík
- From age 8
Troll Katla ice cave tour: our verdict
Best for the glacier walk
Troll.is builds the tour around a guided glacier walk to the cave and is rated 4.7 from 1,524 reviews. It costs more than the other Vík tours — €239 against €158–209 — and runs only two departures a day.
Book it if
- You want a guided glacier walk as part of the day
- A 9:30 or 14:00 start suits you
- You want a highly rated operator
- You may want the 4-hour extended version
Look elsewhere if
- You travel with children under 8
- You want the lowest price — €158 elsewhere
- You need more start times — six a day elsewhere
- You are uneasy in enclosed spaces
Our verdict is based on the tour’s options, inclusions and reviews on GetYourGuide · Nov 2026
At a glance
How the Troll tour runs
- StartMeet in VíkVíkurbraut 26, at the Troll.is base.
- +15 minSuper Jeep, 30–60 minBlack sand and glacial rivers.
- +1 hCrampons and helmet, ~1 km walkFitted at the glacier edge.
- +1 h 1545–60 min at the caveBlue ice and black ash.
- +2 h 15Drive backSame route across the sand.
- 3 hBack in VíkTime for Reynisfjara the same day.
You meet at the Troll.is base at Víkurbraut 26 in Vík. A Super Jeep takes you through Katla Geopark to the edge of the glacier, where the guide hands out the ice cave equipment.
The listing names the glacier walk to the cave as part of the tour. Timings on the ice are the usual ones for Katla: 30–60 minutes by jeep, about 1 km on foot, and 45–60 minutes at the cave.
Timings · Guide to Iceland and operator pages (facts.json) · GetYourGuide · Nov 2026
Options and prices
The 3-hour tour costs €239 at both departures, on both dates we checked. The extended tour is a separate Troll.is listing at €260 with a single 9:30 start.
Source · GetYourGuide options, two sample dates · Nov 2026
Katla ice cave extended super jeep tour
The extended version takes 4 hours instead of 3 and leaves at 9:30 from the same base. It costs €260 and is rated 4.8, but from only 8 reviews so far. The listing includes the Super Jeep and an expert glacier guide; food and drinks are not included, and it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or claustrophobia.
Source · GetYourGuide (1034922) · Nov 2026
Where the tour starts
Vík is 187 km from Reykjavík, about 2.5 hours by car on Route 1. Arrive a few minutes before your departure.
Address · GetYourGuide (166262) · pin · Google Maps · Nov 2026
What guests say
Rated 4.7 from 1,524 reviews. Guests write most about the guides.
“Exceeding the expectations!! Syra is a really knowledgable guide and a nice photographer”
“A passionate, interesting guide with a sharp sense of humor”
Source · GetYourGuide verified reviews · Nov 2026
Alternatives from Vík
Each of these is better than this tour at one thing.
More start timesSuper Jeep tour from VíkArctic Adventures · six departures · age 6+4.62,659from €176Check
Lowest priceSmall-group tourGravel Travel · off-peak €158 · age 8+4.41,442from €158Check
With childrenFastTrack ice cave tourDone with ages 6 and 94.929from €226iCheckSource · GetYourGuide · Nov 2026
Live availability
Troll Katla ice cave tour · 3 h
Two departures a day — see which are open for your date.
Troll Katla ice cave tour: questions
How much is the Troll Katla ice cave tour?
€239 per person for the 3-hour tour; €260 for the 4-hour extended tour.
Where does the Troll tour start?
At the Troll.is base, Víkurbraut 26, 870 Vík.
What time does it start?
At 9:30 or 14:00. The extended tour starts at 9:30.
Can children join?
From age 8.
Is equipment included?
Yes, all the ice cave equipment. Bring warm clothing, a hat, gloves, hiking shoes and rain gear.
Is food included?
No. Bring snacks; there are cafés in Vík.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the start.
Sources
Every price and rating comes from the tour’s own GetYourGuide page; other facts from the sources below. Live dates and seats are only in the booking widget.
- GetYourGuide product page (166262)Options, prices, inclusions, meeting point, reviewsNov 2026
- GetYourGuide product page (1034922)Extended tourNov 2026
- Guide to IcelandDistance Reykjavík → Vík, cave timingsNov 2026
Book the Troll glacier-walk tour
From €239 — free cancellation up to 24 h before.