Iceland ice cave map
The three ice cave areas and every tour meeting point on one map — tap a pin for details, prices and booking.
Katla (year-round)
- Katla Ice Cave & Super Jeep TourMeets in Vík í Mýrdal. 3 hrs, super jeep, runs all year.
- Katla Super Jeep Tour (small group)Meets in Vík. Premium small-group variant, one group in the cave at a time.
- Katla Ice Cave & South Coast from ReykjavíkHotel pickup in Reykjavík. 12-hr day with south coast waterfall stops.
Vatnajökull (winter crystal caves)
- Crystal Ice Cave TourMeets at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Natural blue caves, Nov–Mar.
- Ice Cave + Glacier Hike on FalljökullMeets at Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park. 4 hrs, cave plus hike.
- Skaftafell Glacier Hike (easy)Meets at the Skaftafell campground. 4-hr beginner glacier walk, no cave.
Langjökull (man-made, year-round)
- Into the Glacier Ice Cave TourMeets at Húsafell, about 2 hrs from Reykjavík. Man-made tunnel, runs all year.
Landmarks & bases
- Vík í MýrdalBase town for Katla tours, 2.5 hrs (186 km) from Reykjavík.
- Skaftafell (Vatnajökull NP)Trailhead area for glacier hikes and the cave + hike combo, about 4 hrs from Reykjavík.
- Jökulsárlón glacier lagoonWinter crystal cave departures leave from the lagoon car park.
- HúsafellDeparture point for the Langjökull tunnel, 1.5–2 hrs from Reykjavík.
- ReykjavíkNo ice caves in the city itself — every option involves a drive or a pickup tour.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the ice caves in Iceland?
In three areas: under Mýrdalsjökull near Vík (the Katla cave), on Vatnajökull between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón (the winter crystal caves), and inside Langjökull near Húsafell (the man-made tunnel). All pins above sit at the real tour meeting points.
How far are the ice caves from Reykjavík?
Vík is about 2.5 hours' drive (186 km), Húsafell about 1.5–2 hours, Skaftafell about 4 hours and Jökulsárlón 4.5–5 hours. The 12-hour Reykjavík day tour covers the driving for you.
Can I drive to an ice cave myself?
You can drive to the meeting towns, but not onto the glaciers — the final leg is by super jeep or monster truck with a certified guide. See why a guide is required.