Ice Cave Lofthellir exploration - A permafrost Cave inside a magma tunnel.

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Reykjahlíð, Iceland

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Thrill-seeking travelers will love this incredible caving adventure inside the Lofthellir ice cave within a lava tunnel. Get deep inside the cave safely with the help of your guide. Crawl through narrow spaces near the entrance but then be amazed as the cave opens up, allowing you to see the fascinating geology. You’ll be provided with helmets, lights, and studded boots to keep you safe and comfortable.

A must-do tour for active travelers interested in geology
Learn more about Iceland from your guide
Receive personalized attention on a private tour (max. 10)
Entry fees to Lofthellir Cave are included

What's Included

Helmets, Lights and Boots
Entrance / Conservation fee for Lofthellir Cave.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Reynihlid, 660 Mývatn, Iceland
Please meet us at Hike & Bike Activity centre at the parking for Berjaya Hotel Mývatn. for pickup emergencies please contact us directly.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Lofthellir Lava Cave

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ludentshaedhir (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 21 reviews

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Great tour....but be aware of tight spaces and bringing stuff with you.

AJ_M, Mar 2025

This was a very interesting tour....however, it will be difficult for someone to doif they are claustrophobic or in bad shape/lack mobility. This tour requires squeezing through a couple of tight spaces and sliding on ice. It was really fun....but something that we were not fully aware of when signing up. I had taken an expensive camera and backpack with me....only to have to leave my backpack in the trailer and have the guide help me navigating the ropes and my camera. I would have brought a small bag to hold my camera while on this tour....if I knew in advance. You are on your back a number of times during this tour. However, with that said, it was one of the best experiences that we had on our Iceland adventure and would not have wanted to miss it!

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Victoria_S, Aug 2024

Very unique experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Need to bring waterproof gloves, shell, wear wool socks. I was worried that I would not be able to do this due to several tight spaces but it was very short and then cave opens up.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for your visit :) we are glad to hear you enjoyed our tour kind regards from the team - Anton F

Incredible cave experience

JoDon_G, Jul 2024

Thristy (sp??) was a tremendous guide with vast knowledge of local info. The cave is not for those with any physical disabilities but was so worth it to crawl, climb, and scoot down ice chutes. Our guide held his composure well with a family of idiots in our tour group….