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Lofthellir Ice Cave

28 Jun
5 hours
EUR 475

Icy wonders await frozen in time and space!

This adventurous excursion will take you deep into an ancient lava cave, filled with permafrost ice (some over a 100 years old!). It's renowned for its breathtaking ice sculptures reflecting a kaleidoscope of stunning colors. 

After a picturesque drive through the Lake Mývatn area, we will embark on a 30-minute hike across lava fields before finding the entrance to the Lofthellir Cave. 

Upon arrival, your certified cave guide will provide you with your safety equipment and important precautions before safely navigating you through this frozen wonderland.  

Find information regarding clothing recommendations, inclusions and safety precautions below. 

Important: This excursion is not available for participants in Group E, staying in Húsavík. 

  • Guided tour of Lofthellir Ice Cave
  • A picturesque lava field hike
  • Safety Equipment
  • Transport to/fr hotel
Participation disclaimer

The minimum number of participants per departure is 6 pax.

The maximum number of participants per departure is 10 pax. 

*Please note that if the min. number is not reached, we reserve the right to either move participants to another departure or cancel the excursion. If the excursion is cancelled, you will be refunded. 

Participation restrictions

The tour is not for people with claustrophobia, children below 8 years old, or people not in reasonable physical condition. 

The entry to the cave (approximately 1,5 metres) is narrow, and guests will need to crawl on all fours to enter. 

 

Important: This excursion is not available for participants in Group E, staying in Húsavík. 

Temperature & Clothing

Temperature in the cave ranges from 0°C to -2°C. Please make sure you have warm clothing, good gloves and preferably waterproof pants.

Environmental Etiquette

The Lofthellir Ice Cave is a protected area, privately owned by local landowners. 

Only a limited number of tours are allowed in, and must be operated by certified cave guides. 

The goal of the cave protection is to operate sustainable cave tours and preserve this incredible sight for future generations to explore - thus, the entry fee includes support to the protection program and local landowners. 

Be respectful of the landscape by leaving no trace and following designated walking trails. 

Inclusions
  • Transfer to/fr your hotel
  • Experienced cave-certified guide
  • 1 hour of cave exploration
  • Required safety equipment: helmet, head lamp, and studded boots