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Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tour

4 hours 30 minutesNorth IcelandGeo TravelFree cancellation on most tours

Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tour

Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tour is a 4 hours 30 minutes experience run by Geo Travel in North Iceland, from 49.900 ISK per person. Lofthellir Ice Cave is a permafrost, lava tube-Ice-Cave, boosing 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.

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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
Season
All year
Difficulty
Challenging
Minimum age
8 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
North Iceland
Travel by
Jeep / 4x4
Operator
Geo Travel

About this tour

Lofthellir Ice Cave is a permafrost, lava tube-Ice-Cave, boosing 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. The Drive leads you past the volcano Mt. Hverfjall and along Lúdentarborgir crater row. Once we reach the roots of Mt.Hvannfell there is a 30 min Guided hike across the lava fields to the entrance of Lofthellir cave. There 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

Note

• This tour is not suitable for young children, people with claustrophobia or people that are not in reasonable physical condition

• To reach the cave is a 30-minute hike across a relatively smooth lava field

• The short entry (approx. 1,5m) into the cave is narrow and guests need to crawl on all fours to enter

• There is ice and water on the floor of the cave and the temperature inside the cave is around 0°C

• Due to weather and/or road conditions we might have longer journey time or cancellation of the tour

What’s included

  • Fully guided tour Transportation - Cave exploration equipment; helmet, headlight and rubber boots

What to bring

  • Warm and waterproof clothes Gloves Good walking shoes Water bottle

Good to know

  • Please note Reservation is necessary This tour is not suitable for young children, people with claustrophobia or people that are not in reasonable physical condition There is ice and water on the floor of the cave and the temperature inside the cave is around 0° Due to weather and/or road conditions we might have longer journey time or cancellation of the tour

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Where it starts

Reykjahlíð

Meeting point: Parking of Icelandair Hotel Mývatn / Hike & Bike activity Centre, Reykjahlíð, Mývatn

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Frequently
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How long is Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tour?
The tour runs about 4 hours 30 minutes.
When does Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tour operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 49.900 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
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 8 years old.