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Note that the recent volcanic activity in Iceland is not causing any issues with arriving and departing from Iceland.
All regular tours and activities are operating as scheduled with the exception of Blue Lagoon visits and Reykjanes tours. The volcanic activity is limited to an area on the Reykjanes peninsula, with no effects on the capital area or other areas in Iceland.
In the case of any cancellations due to Blue Lagoon closures or other interruptions, a full refund will be provided.
Tour Operator: Geo Travel 4h 30m Travel method:   Jeep / 4x4 Region / Starts from: North

Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration

Lofthellir Ice Cave is a permafrost, lava tube-Ice-Cave, boosing 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. The Drive leads you past the volcano Mt. Hverfjall and along Lúdentarborgir crater row. Once we reach the roots of Mt.Hvannfell there is a 30 min Guided hike across the lava fields to the entrance of Lofthellir cave. There 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

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 


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8 Minimum age: 8 years
Challenging
Free cancellation until 1 day before the departure
Cancellation fees:
+999 days - No charge
999 days-1 day - 0% of total reservation value
<1 day - 100% of total reservation value
Tags
Lava Caves Nature & Scenery
Attractions
North Iceland Lake Mývatn
What is included

Fully guided tour Transportation - Cave exploration equipment; helmet, headlight and rubber boots 


Meeting point
  • Parking of Icelandair Hotel Mývatn / Hike & Bike activity Centre, Reykjahlíð, Mývatn, 660
Important information

Warm and waterproof clothes Gloves Good walking shoes Water bottle 



Attention

Please note 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 


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