--- title: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour From Reykjavík lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 274 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 241 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 39 of 45 (South Coast Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/katla-ice-cave-south-coast-waterfalls-tour-from-reykjav-k/ --- # Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour From Reykjavík In our comparison: #39 of 45 in South Coast Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On this wonderous day tour from Reykjavík explore the waterfalls and glaciers for which Iceland´s southern coastline is famed. Once everyone is aboard our bus, we depart Reykjavík for Vík. Here we switch to a super-jeep for the difficult journey as we ascend onto the glacier. 4x4 power is essential for this task. Enjoy the glacial landsape as we explore strange ice formations and the crystal blue ice of Katla Ice cave. Explore Vík, with its black beach, and grab lunch. We then rejoin the bus and on our journey back the the capital, makes stops at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, two of Iceland´s most beautiful waterfalls. This really is the essential south coast experience and we hope you take lasting memories with you at the end of your day of adventure with us. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €274 per person for the Meet at Bus Stop 12 option; other options up to €286 - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.71/5 from 241 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: BusTravel Iceland - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.71 from 241 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 218 of 241. - 5 stars: 209 (87%) - 4 stars: 9 (4%) - 3 stars: 14 (6%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 7 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Meet at Bus Stop 12 | €274 / person | English | Join tour at meeting point: Meeting point is Bus Stop # 12 (Storm Hotel) | | Pickup included | €286 / person | English | Designated pickup location : This option offers pickup from many hotels and designated pickup locations in central Reykjavik Pickup included | ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Katla Ice Cave Kerlingardalsvegur** (3h) - Switch from our bus to a super-jeep as you embark on this spectacular oddyssey to a natural blue ice cave on Kötlujökull glacier. Our expert glacier guides, with decades of experience, guide you safely through this extreme environment as we check out the beautiful blue ice... 2. **Vik** (1h) - Vík is one of Iceland´s most picturesque villages. It sits on the wild southern coastline, and is surrounded by magnificent scenery, including black sand beaches and basalt sea stacks. Overlooking the village sits Vikurkikja church, which boasts a studenous view. 3. **Skogafoss** (30m) - We leave Vík and journey back west towards the capital, but not before two more essential South Coast hot-spots. First up is Skógafoss waterfall, a powerful natural wonder that leaves visitors awe-inspired. Cascading from a height of 60 meters and spanning a width of 25... 4. **Seljalandsfoss waterfall** (30m) - is one of Iceland´s enduring icons. Famed for its wonderous walking trail that allows visitors to walk behind the falls, Seljalandsfoss is an essential stop on any south coast tour. After our 45 minute stop here, we continue on our way back to the city. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Please contact the local operator directly after booking to confirm your exact meeting point - The tour duration includes driving time of 4-5 hours in total ## Compared with other South Coast Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #39 of 45** | €274 | 11h | 4.71 (241) | shared | | [Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-south-coast-fire-and-ice-glacier-viewpoint-lava-show/?format=md) | €2583 per group | 11h | 4.98 (453) | private | | [South Coast Sagas: Small Group Tour with Pick-up from Reykjavik](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/south-coast-sagas-small-group-tour-with-pick-up-from-reykjavik/?format=md) | €143 | 10h | 4.94 (724) | shared | | [Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfall & Black Sand Beach](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/glacier-hike-south-coast-waterfall-black-sand-beach/?format=md) | €168 | 11h | 4.93 (832) | shared | Ranked #39 of 45 in South Coast Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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