Lofthellir Ice Cave Super Jeep tour from Lake Mývatn
Duration
5 hours
Location
Myvatn
Type
Day Tour
Minimum age
8 years
About this tour
Weird world of ice and darkness
Transportation: Van, maximum 10 participants Operated: Summer time Highlights: Cave Lofthellir - Natural ice sculptures - Lúdentarborgir crater row - The volcanic outback by Lake Mývatn
Explore the mystical world of darkness and ice in the Lofthellir cave that boasts the greatest natural ice sculptures currently known in an Icelandic lava cave.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 30min walk across a lava field which is adorned by endless ropey lava, we reach the Lofthellir Lava Cave. At least one hour is spent inside the cave, observing this unbelievable natural phenomenon.
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What's included
- Fully guided tour
- Transportation
- - Cave exploration equipment; helmet, headlight and rubber boots
Itinerary
- 1
Reykjahlíð
- 2
Lúdentaborgir Crater Row
An exciting drive through the crater rows of Lúdent all the way to the roots of mt. Hvannfell.
- 3
30 minute lava walk
Exotic walk through the ropey lava in the volcanic outback of Lake Mývatn.
- 4
Cave exploration
A dive into the underground of the Lake Mývatn Lava. Explore the Lofthellir cave for an hour or so, see the amazing ice sculptures on the cave floor.
- 5
Drive back throught the Lava
We head back to the Lake Mývatn Tourist information center in Reykjahlíð.
Know before you go
Warm and waterproof clothes Gloves Good walking shoes Water bottle
Reservation is necessary This tour is not suitable for young children, people with claustrophobia or people that are not in reasonable physical condition There is ice and water on the floor of the cave and the temperature inside the cave is around 0° Due to weather and/or road conditions we might have longer journey time or cancellation of the tour
