Iceland Travel Blog
Which Ice Cave tour is right for you?
In 2009, we started Katlatrack with the goal of showing off the hidden secrets around Vík, our hometown. These secrets include the magical Þakgil canyon, the iconic black sand beaches of the south coast and, last but not least, the magical Katla ice caves. We are...
Everything You Need to Know About Katla Glacier | Katlatrack
Katla Glacier (Katlajökull) is a subglacial volcano found within Southern Iceland. The direct translation for Katla means “kettle.” But it is one of the prettiest female names we have in Icelandic too. Further, this area is a sub outlet of the fourth largest glacier...
The Best Hiking Boots for Iceland | Katlatrack
Finding a good pair of hiking boots can sometimes be better than making a new friend! You laugh, but I’m serious. After all some people spend hours if not days in their hiking boots trekking for miles or hours. Especially when you are taking a trip to Iceland. ...
The Best Time of Year to Visit Iceland | Katlatrack
Once in a lifetime bucket list trips usually center around traveling to a place that will leave you inspired and stir your soul. Many people, couples, or families may find that taking road trips exploring a new country or city is the BEST adventure to have. Whereas...
Visiting A Black Sand Beach in Iceland | Katlatrack
The black sand beaches of Iceland, are an awe inspiring landscape texture travelers often flock to. I mean you can go anywhere else in the world and bask on golden or white sands. But in Iceland you do not come to the black beach in Iceland to layout and relax on. ...
Super Jeep Tours in Iceland
Super Jeep Tours in Iceland | Katlatrack Super Jeeps rule the road here in Iceland. When you see one pass by, you look. In fact, everyone looks! They are so badass to adventure around in. But for our Katlatrack team, our super jeep tours in Iceland are raw, real...
Iceland Private Tours | Book A Custom Tour | Katlatrack
Iceland Private Tours – The Perfect Way to Explore Iceland Having privacy at sight-seeing locations in Iceland is often rare. Especially if you are venturing out on your own self-drive Iceland adventures. You’ll find countless tour buses throughout the most known...
Iceland Itinerary | 3, 5, 7 or 10 Days | Katlatrack
Choosing a location to visit next from your wanderlust list or bucket list can be hard! But we do it, all in the name of adventure and epic memories!! Our Katlatrack Super Jeep Team often gets asked from our guest’s recommendations on what they should go do or...
Game of Thrones Tour in Iceland
Are you familiar with the tune, “A Song of Fire and Ice?” If you’re a fan of the popular TV series Game of Thrones (GOT), you can likely hum it from memory! When you think about Game of Thrones, does Iceland come to mind? It should! There are countless areas around...
9 Things to Do in Vik Iceland
Welcome to our hometown, Vik! It’s a town where only around 750 people live on a daily basis. So to say we all know each other is pretty darn true! When you drive down the mountain and into the town, you get a sense of excitement but still with the underlying,...
Driving in Iceland
Visiting Iceland is an exhilarating opportunity, but one must remember that you are also coming to a tiny island in the North Atlantic that encounters some very unpredictable weather conditions. So in order to keep yourself safe and others around you, today we...
Best Iceland Winter Tours in Vik
Winter has officially come to Iceland! Although the daylight hours are limited, the adventure level still runs high during those hours. And believe us, we utilize every single second for your adventure when you come to Vik Iceland for our 4×4 tour! As you have...
Iceland Tours: Fact or Fiction
Since 2009 our team at Katlatrack has been handcrafting offbeat tours in Southern Iceland. It is extremely important to us for you (and your group) to appreciate the non-touristy side of Iceland and go home with an unforgettable EXPERIENCE. So today we would like to...
Vik Iceland Adventure Tours: Lunch Options
When you’re out adventuring in Iceland, it’s nice to have options for lunch than just delighting in random bad-for-you snacks from a gas station… Imagine pulling up to a natural cave and exploring around while lunch is being prepared for you! During our private...
Family Friendly Super Jeep Tours in Vik Iceland
Bringing your family on vacation can be a big but beautiful undertaking, we know from personal experience. But we also know that it’s so much fun to be able give your children a glimpse into different places and cultures, because those moments in time will stay with...
Þórsmörk with Fujiabra Films
Thank you Fujiabra Films for sharing this amazing video with us.
Special Ice Cave Tour in Iceland
Did you know that ice caves are the final stage in the life of a glacier? As the glacier starts melting a river forms and carves out one of nature’s most beautiful sculptures. Iceland has 13 glaciers throughout the country full of ice caves just waiting to be...
Katla Ice Cave Tour with Guide Bessi
Katla Ice Cave tour with Bessi
What to Pack: Vik Iceland Super Jeep Tour
Lots of unique adventure awaits you as you embark on your day trip with us through the super secret hidden areas near to Vik Iceland. That said, it’s important to be prepared with the basics such as the following: 1.) Rainproof (not just a water repellent) coat and...