The Cave Explorer: Wander Through Illuminated Underground Passageways in Víðgelmir Lava Cave
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Embark on an illuminating adventure through the Víðgelmir Lava Cave. Discover stunning rock formations and vibrant colors in this family-friendly cave exploration tour.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

All tours start at The Cave’s service house.

Trip info

Tour Duration: 1.5hrs

Difficulty: 1/5

Price: 6.500 ISK per person

Includes: Helmet and headlight.

Excludes: Personal clothing and gear.

Tour Departure Times

Summer departures (June, July, August)

Every hour, on the hour from 09:00 to 18:00

Spring and Fall (March, April, May & September, October, November)

10:00 - 11:30 - 13:00 - 14:00 - 15:00 - 16:00

Winter departures (December, January, February)

10:00 - 11:30 - 13:00 - 15:00

Guests are required to show up 10-15min before tour departs. Hotel pick-up not available.
Gloves and hat are recommended. Guests with children under the age of 6 will have to comply with guidelines set by the cave. This includes location of party on tour and possibly turning around before the last stop of the tour. For more information, email [email protected] or visit our contact page.

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Points of Interest

  • The Cave
What's Included
  • Helmet provided
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Caves are typically associated with darkness, confinement, and a lack of appeal; but this perception is brilliantly challenged by The Cave Explorer tour!

What used to be a difficult and slow journey across rugged landscapes is now smooth and pleasurable, owing to our unique walkway. Caving has never been more accessible, even for families. The pathway, subtly lit, meanders from one majestic chamber to another, adding a touch of enchantment to this subterranean adventure.

The breathtaking beauty of the Víðgelmir lava cave is highlighted by its incredible hues and rock structures, that previously lay hidden in obscurity. Now, they’re a thing of the past! Strategically placed lights illuminate this extraordinary cave, yielding a wholesome and satisfying experience.

The Cave Explorer tour is essentially the crème de la crème of caving adventures, offering a perfect balance of comfort, illumination, and thrilling darkness!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
The Cave Vidgelmir
Departure Point: The Cave's Service House. Address: Víðgelmir Cave, Hvítarsíða Borgarförður Directions: The Cave is located in Borgarfjörður West Iceland, near Hotel Húsafell. We are accessible by 2wd drive cars and well marked on nearby roads. Look for "Fljótstunga, The Cave or Víðgelmir"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Really_rooz
Aug 2, 2024
Beautiful! - Beautiful experience! Our guide Lilla was great; she was really knowledgeable and funny! We would recommend to book this tour!
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289philippah
Jul 28, 2024
Lessons in Lava - The Cave tour was a highlight of our Iceland trip. The access was safe, and the guide was informative and entertaining. Be sure to dress very warmly for your tour!
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Sunshine13238779368
Jul 1, 2024
Definitely a GREAT tour! - My husband and myself went on this tour in June 2024 and I highly recommend this experience. I was very impressed with our guide and the tour. The hardest part of the tour was the driving the gravel road to get to the start :) It really is a well-run operation and safety first was definitely a top priority with the staff! A great and unique experience!
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Paradise39905912197
Jun 6, 2024
Great excursion - An excellent guide who explained the details of the lava cave in a fun way. She had archaeological knowledge but spoke in a smooth and funny way.
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Frankt4712016
Jun 5, 2024
Thoroughly fun and fascinating - We had a great experience with our tour guide, Aoife. A lovely girl from Ireland with a wonderful smile and cheerful demeanor. She made it very enjoyable. She also was very knowledgeable about the formation of the lava tube, and minerals, etc. She answered every question our group posed to her. We have done other lava caves, but this is clearly one of the largest and most interesting. At this time of year, early June, you can still see the little Ice Ghosts that form from water dripping. They were fun to see and photograph (there are already some photos of them in this listing). However, note that they will be gone as the weather warms up.
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David
Jun 2, 2024
Cool - Amazing experience and only a short drive beyond Barnafoss waterfall. The tunnel was really cool to see with some epic ice formations, lava formations and Eva our guide was brilliant, funny and informative! Brilliant cave to see, worth the trip.
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278carterl
May 26, 2024
Great cave experinece! - Great tour and guide! Very fair price. Our guide provided fun and interesting tour through the largest lava cave in Iceland!
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Josephinehelenw
Mar 25, 2024
Brilliant tour in a magical cave - This was an amazing experience, well worth doing. Our guide was great, really passionate about the cave and really knowledgable - and she treated us to a beautiful song inside the cave at the end which was a magical experience. As it was winter, the paths were very icy and quite hard to walk on, so something to be aware of - but it meant there were beautiful icicles and stalacmites made from ice which just added to the experience and made the cave look even more breathtaking!
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108kwanyinc
Mar 9, 2024
Amazing cave exploring - The tour guide is full experienced, the whole plan is fluent. This trip let me know how the cave born and some special history of it, at last of the tour, we try to stay in dark with beautiful song by guide, this make me unforgettable.
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Amorimj2019
Mar 8, 2024
Exceptional - We have just made our family visit with our 2 children aged 6 and 12. A very beautiful experience, explanations, the history of this cave, then a song from our wonderful guide… All 4 of us loved this great experience.
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