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Leiðarendi

Reykjavík AreaGuided tour requiredModeratehelmet, flashlight

About

A cave in the Capital Area. Formed by volcanic activity over centuries.

Lava caves have their own beauty - twisted formations frozen in time from ancient eruptions.

Wear warm clothes - caves maintain a constant cool temperature regardless of the weather outside.

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Map of Leiðarendi

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63.9846°N, 21.8430°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 402 (Leiðarendavegur)
Off the main road
5.1 km from Route 42
Nearest town
Hafnarfjörður — 7.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
19 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,000 mapped places within 20 km

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Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 hLava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 hHorses and Wafflesfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 hInside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 hInside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 hE-MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR FOR BEGINNERS IN REYKJAVIKfrom 29.000 ISK · 2 hWaterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISKVolcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 minThe Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
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ToursIn season nowBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minSpirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Leiðarendi weather and conditions

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7°Covercast · feels 2°C6 m/sgusts 109 h 45 mdaylight · 08:20 – 18:05
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%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 −12%
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
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
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
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Leiðarendi — photo by Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Músarhellir4 km
  2. 2Hundraðmetrarhellir5 km
  3. 3Selgjárhellir8 km
  4. 4Maríuhellar10 km
  5. 5Rauðhólshellir10 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Litli-Foss13 km
  2. 2Breiðholtsfoss14 km
  3. 3Selásfoss14 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður10 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður11 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær12 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Norðurhella10 km · 279.9 kr/L
  2. 2Einhella10 km · 279.7 kr/L
  3. 3Suðurhella10 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan10 km
  2. 2Bónus10 km
  3. 3Nettó10 km
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  2. A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
  3. Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
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Frequently
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questions

Can I visit Leiðarendi without a guide?
No — Leiðarendi requires a guided tour to enter safely. Caves in Iceland are dark, cold and easy to get lost or injured in; book a tour with a licensed operator rather than going in alone.
How do I get to Leiðarendi?
Leiðarendi 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 Leiðarendi?
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 Leiðarendi cost anything to visit?
Visiting Leiðarendi involves a cost — either a paid guided tour or an access fee. Book ahead where a tour is required. Conditions change with weather, so plan around the forecast.

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All caves9 caves in Reykjavík Area, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams