Katlatrack Adventure Tours

Katlatrack Adventure Tours

Katlatrack Adventure Tours
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The main emphasis of Katlatrack‘s activies revolve around the glacier Myrdalsjokull and Katla, Icelands most powerful volcano which sleeps under its thick blanket of ice, and the majestic nature which surrounds that area. Katlatrack makes every effort to adapt their trips to your needs so that you will have the best possible experience.
Vik, Iceland

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2024

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5.0
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Phil-n-Wendy
Phoenix, AZ91 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
This tour offers an off the beaten path experience for almost all abilities, to see and feel the raw beauty and fleeting nature of Iceland's fast disappearing glaciers. Ólafur was an amazing driver, guide and comedian who supported us physically and intellectually on our journey. Yes this is an expensive tour, but in the place where climate change is most obvious it is 110% worth it to witness and experience this unique terrain and landscape.
Written June 5, 2022
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It's wonderful that we can help experiencing such a 110% unique adventure! :) Our guides work with dedication to make it as memorable as possible. We wish you all the best, Katlatrack Team
Written June 7, 2022
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vtroper
Richmond, VA53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to complete our planned excursion with them because of the weather. We had signed up for a dune buggy trip a few weeks in advance and about 3 days before our scheduled excursion they emailed to let me know the area was too muddy. They offered an alternative trip at the same cost or gave us the option to cancel. While we would have loved to try to dune buggies, we had already visited the alternative location on our trip, so we had to cancel. Nevertheless, I was appreciative that they reached out to me 72 hours in advance to alert me of the change of plans. This allowed us to make alternative plans for the day rather than waiting until the day of and finding out the trip had been canceled or altered. I plan to book with them again on our next trip back to Iceland and hope for less rain next time .
Written April 10, 2023
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Hello! Thanks for the feedback. We are always putting safety in first position and when we saw the road conditions whilst scouting out the þagkil area we knew that in the next days it still would not be possible to operate the tour, and could therefore inform you to anticipate that change as well. Hopefully we will have more luck on your next visit. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Iceland. Kind regards, KatlaTrack Team
Written April 13, 2023
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Caron B
48 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Solo
I recently experienced the Superjeep Katla Ice Cave Tour with Katlatrack, and it was absolutely amazing! The beauty of the ice caves is breathtaking. I chose this company based on a local friend's recommendation, and I was impressed by their dedication to safety throughout the entire tour. They were also very response to questions I emailed them before the trip. Viggo, our guide, was exceptional. He had a keen eye for safety and provided us with a wealth of information about glaciers and ice caves as well as the volcano, Katla. His expertise truly enhanced the experience, making it both educational and exciting. I would recommend this company to anyone who wanted to go on a glacier hike or ice cave tour.
Written September 24, 2024
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Sounds like you had an awesome time on the Katla Ice Cave Tour! The beauty of those ice caves is hard to beat. It’s great to hear that Viggó was such a knowledgeable guide and made the experience both safe and fun. Thanks for the recommendation—we are sure it’ll help our future clients a lot! All the best, Katlatrack Team
Written September 25, 2024
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Arianna M
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Do not consider booking with this company if you want an empathic human response to difficult situations.

We booked a glaciar walk the night before the tour post business hours and 40 minutes later realized our car had broken down. Given the lack of sunlight, the fact we were 20km off a main road, and our lack of friends/relatives in Iceland we had no way of making it to the meeting point 45 minutes away the next morning before sunrise.

We promptly notified the company within 40 minutes of booking the excursion. They refused to even offer to rebook our experience until 3 days later - by which point we had left the area. Considering this all happened within 1 hour (during low season) their rational that they lost business due to the situation is deeply flawed especially considering the availability of the tour so last minute.

TLDR if you want a company that sticks to the contract rules despite life situations this is the one! If you want one with empathy to unexpected life situations considering the cost of the excursions do not even consider this company.
Written November 15, 2023
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We’re sorry to hear you had a negative experience with us. We want every customer’s experience to be the best possible, and we work hard to make sure that happens. Please understand that our cancellation policy might look strict but it is based on years of experience. At the moment you booked our tour you also agreed on Terms and Conditions which state that we are not responsible for expenses and/or other related costs due to factors outside of its control, such as flight delays, changes and or cancellations, injuries, weather, war, natural disasters, etc., and/or other unforeseeable matters. We always advise to purchase travel insurance to cover costs of unexpected events. We are sorry for all inconveniences it caused. Thank you for understanding. We wish you all the best, Katlatrack Team
Written November 17, 2023
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cli049
Washington DC, DC12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Friends
We were a group of five from the US and the UK and our tour was booked for 4/4/22. It was an amazing experience! We felt safe and taken care of. The ice caves were unique and stunning and we were given enough time to enjoy them. Gauge your fitness level, as the hike to the caves were not at an easy level. Also make sure to either rent rain gear or wear wind and water-resistant and warm clothing. Crampons are provided. This was a memorable experience!
Written April 9, 2022
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Hello cli049, your recommendation is very appreciated! Thank you for this informative review. We always do everything we possibly can to ensure a nice experience for our guests but the one thing we cannot control is the weather. Therefore, we rent rain gear and hiking boots for our clients. As you mentioned, wind and water-resistant gear is a necessity when you plan an outdoor activity in Iceland. We are glad to hear that our ice cave tour was a memorable experience for you! All the best, Katlatrack Team
Written April 20, 2022
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Jenny O
Glastonbury, CT1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
What an awesome day!!! We did the buggy tour to Pakgil, starting from Vik. Alex was our guide and we started off by suiting up with a warm, waterproof jumpsuit (thank goodness they gave us the gear otherwise we would’ve been drenched!) and then headed out to black sand beach in Vik. Driving the buggies was super fun and the landscape was stunning! Then we drove on some gravel roads into more beautiful terrain and stopped at a campground, and took a short walk to a waterfall. We had some great weather so we were able to do the full loop tour and drive through some beautiful rivers and streams. Alex was awesome and super helpful, always making sure we were comfortable and safe. There were 4 of us: my 8 year old son, my parents and I. We all loved it and can’t wait to come back to do it all over again. Thanks for a fantastic trip!!
Written September 7, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your incredible experience! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such an awesome time on the buggy tour to Þakgil. It sounds like Alex took great care of you, ensuring you stayed warm, dry, and safe while enjoying the adventure. The landscapes around Vik are truly breathtaking, and we're so glad the weather cooperated so you could experience the full loop, rivers, and all. We love hearing that guests of all ages had a blast and all your family had fun! We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic trip. Safe travels and see you soon!
Written September 10, 2024
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Sotnam D
United States44 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
They sold us an ATV tour, But what we got was a sightseeing tour on ATV’s. It was 3 hours of 15 km/hr driving on B roads with cars that are not even 4x4…. Sights where beautiful, but for the sites, better go Hiking, if you want excitement and fun go do something else, the guide in this tour will kill any fun having immediately.
Written July 17, 2023
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Hello, Thank you very much for the review. We appreciate all the feedback we can get in order to continuously improve the quality of our services. We would like to understand which tour you went on exactly as we do not have any ATV tours, and both of our buggy tours we drive faster than what you are describing. Would you mind sending us an email to info@katlatrack.is with your booking number so we can investigate more closely which tour you were on, and what happened exactly with the management? We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Iceland. Kind regards, KatlaTrack Team
Written July 18, 2023
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Brian
75 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Couples
14th February Valentines Day. Due to the weather, preventing others attending, they still ran a 2 person glacier cave trip in the severe snow. Katlatrack made sure we got to the glacier for a truly memorable and awesome experience in the two caves. Absolutely beautiful scenery in a snowy wilderness. Our guide (sorry can't recall his name) was fantastic and knowledgeable. On booking we thought it a bit expensive, HOWEVER after the trip we feel it was truly worth the price. A highly recommended unique experience, and one we will always cherish.
Written February 17, 2022
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Thank you! We really appreciate your kind words! It is happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour! We wish you all the best. Katlatrack team
Written September 9, 2023
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markitiki
Orlando, FL692 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
The tour picked up in Vik (they had changed the pick up location from what our res says, but was easy to find). The drive to the glacier/hike is about 45 minutes through relatively flat but bumpy terrain that provides some good views of the mountains and glacier. The hike itself is not challenging, but provides a neat experience as you hike over ice at times and have to dig your crampons in. Once at the ice cave, there is quite a wait as only 4 people can go in at a time; however, this meant we got great pictures of the cave and were able to ask a lot of questions during the wait. Very scenic and easily our favorite tour while in Iceland. Our guide, Sven, was phenomenal...funny, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable about all things Iceland. We opted for the earlier tour and were rewarded with great weather, while the afternoon tour was hit with a snowstorm.
Written October 3, 2021
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oliver
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Family
Im March 2022 we (family, 2 adults & 2 teenage) booked the 3 hour fast track tour to the Katla ice cave. The drive to the glacier/cave took about 1 hour and was a little bumpy. The ice cave visit itself was amazing and our tour guide very nice and experienced. My wife, unfortunately got sick over night and couldn’t participate the tour.

A big disappointment was the absolute unwillingness of the manager to refund the tour price of her and keeping the entire money. Some sort of goodwill in such a case would have been appropiate.
Written March 16, 2022
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Dear Oliver, Thank you for sharing your review after your tour with us. It means a lot to us. We are happy to hear that you found the tour guide nice and experienced. We are proud of our guides take best care of your safety. With short notice, we were informed that your wife sadly got sick and could not join the tour. Therefore, we could not sell or use that empty seat. That´s why we have cancellation policy and encourage our customers to buy travel insurance before travelling to Iceland. You mention that we kept the entire money, well we found out that you booked the seat for your wife on child price. Without a shadow of doubt, it was just a mistake, but we made no issue despite our cancellation policy is clear and you should have paid for an adult seat! We always try to be flexible and do our outmost to meet our customers’ expectations, but last-minute cancellation is always hard to deal with. As already mentioned, we cannot provide refunds if you cancelled within 48 hours of your departure time. We trust you understand. We really hope your wife is feeling better and you had a wonderful time in Iceland. Your comment has been discussed and we investigated the issue, we are making changes in the future to ensure we communicate better of our cancellation policy. Again, we are grateful to you, your feedback is an invaluable tool for improving our customer service. We hope we can welcome you and your family again in the future! All the best, Katlatrack Team
Written March 23, 2022
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