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

4.8 (24 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Ice Cave Lofthellir exploration - A permafrost Cave inside a magma tunnel.

About this activity

A protected cave, Only 1 group per day allowed

Lofthellir Lava tube , Ice Cave is a permafrost, Ice-Cave inside a Lava Tunnel, boosting incredible ice formations, some hundreds of years old.

The tour starts from Lake Mývatn area, the journey to the cave leads you through rugged tracks along incredible geology. You will be provided with a helmet, headlamp and studded boots for better grip, inside this Ice Cave.

We travel slowly and safely into the cave in a single line, guided by your cave guide, whom will help you to safely move through the cave. The entrance of the cave is the most narrow part of the cave and you will need to crawl through. How ever with every step you take into the cave it just get’s bigger!

A lost world of Ice and magic awaits, frozen in time, frozen in place

Half-day Tours Private and Luxury 4WD Tours Small Group Excellent Quality Adventure Tours Top Product Short term availability

At a glance

Duration
4 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Geo Travel ehf

Ages: Children (7–13 years) · Adults (14–80 years)

What is included

Included

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

Itinerary

  1. Lofthellir Lava Cave

    2 hours Admission included

    Frozen World, Ice Cave within a lava field. Experience a world of ice and darkness. Travel trough this incredible natural phenomenon in this Exclusive daily tour.

  2. Stop 2

    Passing by

    During our rugged offroad drive to lofthellir we travel trough the volcanic outback of Lúdendtarborgir, the Volcanos that created Mývatn

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please meet us at Hike & Bike Activity centre at the parking for Berjaya Hotel Mývatn.

    for pickup emergencies please contact us directly.

End point

  • Please meet us at Hike & Bike Activity centre at the parking for Berjaya Hotel Mývatn.

    for pickup emergencies please contact us directly.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 24 reviews
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Ice Cave Lofthellir exploration - A permafrost Cave inside a magma tunnel.

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