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Reykjavík Area, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight
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Búri

Reykjavík Area, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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The Búri cave is a lava tube located in southwestern Iceland and was discovered in 1992, by the volcanologist Guðmundur Þorsteinsson.

The Búri cave is a lava tube located in southwestern Iceland and was discovered in 1992, by the volcanologist Guðmundur Þorsteinsson.

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Búri

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss
18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

Reykjafoss
#2.Djúpagilsfoss
19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#3.Litli-Foss
25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#4.Breiðholtsfoss
26 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn
8.5 km·~10 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Hverahild
12 km·~15 min drive

Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus
12 km·~15 min drive

Wild hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Check conditions before going.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hveragerðisbær
17 km·~20 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before…

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Þorlákshöfn
8.5 km·~10 min drive

The camp site in the town Þorlákshöfn is located center of town, close to the sports area…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Þorlákshafnar
8.5 km·~10 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

#3.Gata Free Camping
13 km·~16 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.T-bær
13 km·~16 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
8.1 km·~10 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
17 km·~20 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
23 km·~28 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
25 km·~30 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Þorlákshöfn
8 km·~10 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Hveragerði
17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Eyrarbakki
17 km·~21 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Stokkseyri
22 km·~27 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Reykjavík Area

Frequently
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Can I visit Búri without a guide?
Búri is generally open to self-guided visitors, but treat it seriously: it is dark and cold inside, the floor is uneven lava rock, and you must bring a head-torch and helmet. Never enter a cave alone or without telling someone your plans.
How do I get to Búri?
Búri is in Reykjavík Area. Many Icelandic caves sit off highland tracks that need a 4WD — check live road and weather conditions on this page before you drive, especially in winter when routes close.
What should I bring to Búri?
A helmet and a proper head-torch or flashlight are the minimum — there is no daylight inside and the floor is broken lava rock. Add warm layers and sturdy boots; the cave stays near freezing year-round. Recommended gear: helmet, flashlight.
Does Búri cost anything to visit?
Búri is generally free to enter, though the access road may need a 4WD. Guided cave tours elsewhere in Iceland are paid. Conditions change with weather, so plan around the forecast.

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