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North Iceland Caves

6 caves in North Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

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6 caves in North Iceland

Grjótagjá cave

Grjótagjá

Small lava cave near Mývatn with a hot spring inside. Famous from Game of Thrones. The water temperature has varied over the years - sometimes bath-perfect, sometimes dangerously hot. Currently (check updates) it's too warm for comfortable bathing. The cave is beautiful regardless - steam rises from blue water beneath lava formations. The setting is dramatic. Free to visit but respect the site. It's become too popular for its own good. The real Mývatn hot spring experience is at the Nature Baths.

Self-guided
Kirkja cave

Kirkja

Icelandic cave formed by volcanic activity. Some caves require guided tours for safety. Check access requirements before visiting.

Self-guided
Stóragjá cave

Stóragjá

Cave with geothermal pool near Mývatn. Sister cave to Grjótagjá.

Self-guided
Kvennagjá cave

Kvennagjá

Grjótagjá is a small lava cave near lake Mývatn in Iceland. It has a thermal spring inside. Icelandic cave formed by volcanic activity. Ice caves are seasonal - winter only. Lava caves are accessible year-round.

Self-guided
Kirkjan cave

Kirkjan

Icelandic cave formed by volcanic activity. Cave conditions change with weather and seasons. Verify current status before entry.

Self-guided
Grjótagjá cave

Grjótagjá

Small lava cave near Mývatn with a hot spring inside. Famous from Game of Thrones. The water temperature has varied over the years - sometimes bath-perfect, sometimes dangerously hot. Currently (check updates) it's too warm for comfortable bathing. The cave is beautiful regardless - steam rises from blue water beneath lava formations. The setting is dramatic. Free to visit but respect the site. It's become too popular for its own good. The real Mývatn hot spring experience is at the Nature Baths.

Self-guided

Cars & campers

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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
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
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 −15%

Tours near North Iceland

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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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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