Vatnshellir Cave Tour

4.8
(102 reviews)

45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the underworlds of Snæfellsnes peninsula. Learn about the formation of lava tubes, a beautiful natural formation.
See different textures, colors and formations such as lava stalactites, lava blisters and lava stalagmites.

What's Included

Helmet and flashlight

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Vatnshellir Lava Cave
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join us on a 45 minute guided tour of Vatnshellir Lava Cave. The lava cave is located on the slopes of a volcano that erupted 8000 years ago and created this beautiful natural formation. Explore different formations, textures and colors of lava rock.
On this tour you will learn about the geology of Iceland, its volcanoes and lava tubes.
The cave is right next to Snæfellsjökull, the stratovolcano that was made famous by Jules Verne and his story "A Journey to the Center of the Earth". Join us on a tour in Vatnshellir Cave to take the first steps in the Journey!

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Participants need to be reasonably fit to walk up and down the two spiral staircases in the cave.
  • Participants need to be able to walk on uneven ground.
Supplied by Summit Adventure Guides

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Caving
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Cancellation Policy

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

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