Lava Cave

Víðgelmir is the largest of all caves in Iceland and one of the largest lava caves in the world. The cave has been protected since 1993.

Víðgelmir is the largest lava caves in the world and offers "The Cave" two kinds of organised excursions into this colorful paradise.

Cave Explorer takes about one and a half hours and Cave Master takes about 3-4 hours.

Experience the wonders of Víðgelmir with "The Cave".

Season: June - Sep

Guided walking tour

Duration: 1 hour

Pre-booking required

Departure time given at reservation

Weather dependant

Open to all

Minimum 4 participants

To make a reservation please email booking@hotelhusafell.is.

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Cave Explorer

The wonders of Víðgelmir for the whole family. The guided tour takes one and a half hour and takes you from one hall of the cave to another. The beauty of Víðgelmir is unprecedented with amazing colours and rock formations that will make this tour a unique experience.

Please be aware that temperature inside the cave is low and it is recommended that all guests bring a warm jacket, hats and gloves. Age limit for the tour is 4 years old.

Departure times – summer
Daily at 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, 4 pm and 5:30 pm.

Departure times – winter
Daily at 11:30 am, 1 pm and 3 pm

Guests are required to show up 10–15 minutes before departure.

6.500 ISK

Tour duration: 1,5 hours
Included: Helmet and headlight

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Cave Master

Experience the grandeur of Víðgelmir in a guided tour that takes around 3–4 hours. Deep inside the cave are extremely well kept but delicate stalagmites, stalactites, and incredibly beautiful lava formations.

Please be aware that temperature inside the cave is low and it is recommended that all guests bring a warm jacket, hats and gloves. Age limit for the tour is 9 years old.

Departure times – summer
Daily at 10 am and 1 pm

Departure times – winter
Daily at 10 am

Guests are required to show up 10–15 minutes before departure.
Minimum number of guests is 2.

19.900 ISK

Tour duration: 3-4 hours
Included: Helmet and headlight

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Lava Cave

Scheduled tours

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Cave Explorer

6.500 ISK

Cave Master

19.900 ISK