Cave Exploration Lofthellir

5 Hours

Duration

May 1st – October 31st

Operated

Mývatn, North

Location

Weird World of Ice & Darkness

Explore the mystical world of darkness and ice in the Lofthellir cave, a natural lava cave that boasts the greatest natural ice sculptures currently known in an Iceland. We drive along a rugged track to the unique volcano Hverfell, through the crater row of Lúdentarborgir to the roots of Mt. Hvannfell. After a 30 min walk across a lava field which is adorned by endless lava, we reach the Lofthellir Lava Cave. At least one hour is spent inside the cave, observing this unbelievable natural phenomenon.

Highlights

Cave Lofthellir
Natural Ice Sculptures
Lúdentarborgir crater row
Lava field hike
The Volcanic Outback by Lake Mývatn

PREIS

168 € Erw. / 84 € Kinder (0-12)

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Lake Mývatn

MEETING POINT

Lake Mývatn Information Centre or free hotel pick up

DEPARTURE TIME

08:00, 09:30, 15:00 Daily

DURATION

6 Hours

OPERATED

May 1st – October 31st

Minimum on tour:

2 adults or minimum rate

We recommend you bring

Warm and waterproof clothing ● Gloves ● Good walking shoes ● Water bottle

INCLUDED

Fully guided tour
Transportation
Cave exploration equipment; helmet, headlight and studded boots
Refreshments

NOTE:

This tour is not suitable for young children, people with claustrophobia or people that are not in reasonable physical condition
To reach the cave is a 30 minute hike across a relatively smooth lava field
The short entry (approx. 1,5m) into the cave is narrow and guests need to crawl on all fours to enter
There is ice and water on the floor of the cave and the temperature inside the cave is around 0°C
Due to weather and/or road conditions we might have longer journey time or cancellation of the tour