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Caves of Hella - The Underworld of the South

1 hour 10 minutesSouth IcelandCaves of HellaFree cancellation on most tours

Caves of Hella - The Underworld of the South

Caves of Hella - The Underworld of the South is a 1 hour 10 minutes experience run by Caves of Hella in South Iceland, from 6.950 ISK per person. Ancient man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella. Five of them have been open to the public. Some believe they date further back than the settlement of the Nordic Vikings.

6.950 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
1 hour 10 minutes
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Pickup
Not included
Region
South Iceland
Travel by
Other / Non-Travel
Operator
Caves of Hella

About this tour

Ancient man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella. Five of them have been open to the public. Some believe they date further back than the settlement of the Nordic Vikings.

The wonders of the Caves of Hella include ancient crosses, wall carvings and carved seats.

Mystery surrounds the caves and for centuries people have wondered:

• Are the caves the handywork of the Celts?

• Were the caves a place of ancient worship?

Discover the secrets and experience and the magical Underworld of the South.

What to bring

  • Clothes according to weather and don´t forget your camera! You might consider leaving your high heels at home

Good to know

  • We will explore the caves and their surroundings, please be prepared for a short walk between the caves and dress according to weather.

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Where it starts

Hella

Meeting point: Caves of Hella, Ægissíða 4, Hella

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How long is Caves of Hella - The Underworld of the South?
The tour runs about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When does Caves of Hella - The Underworld of the South operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 6.950 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io