Ice Cave Lofthellir exploration - A permafrost Cave inside a magma tunnel.

4.8
(21 reviews)

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

A protected cave, Only 1 group per day allowed

Lofthellir Lava tube , Ice Cave is a permafrost, Ice-Cave inside a Lava Tunnel, boosting 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. 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

What's Included

Entrance / Conservation fee for Lofthellir Cave.
Helmets, Lights and Boots

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Please meet us at Hike & Bike Activity centre at the parking for Berjaya Hotel Mývatn. for pickup emergencies please contact us directly.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Lofthellir Lava Cave

    Frozen World, Ice Cave within a lava field. Experience a world of ice and darkness. Travel trough this incredible natural phenomenon in this Exclusive daily tour.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Ludentshaedhir (Pass by)

    During our rugged offroad drive to lofthellir we travel trough the volcanic outback of Lúdendtarborgir, the Volcanos that created Mývatn

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

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

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