Ice Cave Lofthellir exploration - A permafrost Cave inside a magma tunnel.
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A protected cave, Only 1 group per day allowed Lofthellir Lava tube , Ice Cave is a permafrost, Ice-Cave inside a Lava Tunnel, boosting 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. 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
Your experience
Stop 1
Frozen World, Ice Cave within a lava field. Experience a world of ice and darkness. Travel trough this incredible natural phenomenon in this Exclusive daily tour.
Stop 2
During our rugged offroad drive to lofthellir we travel trough the volcanic outback of Lúdendtarborgir, the Volcanos that created Mývatn
What’s included
- Entrance / Conservation fee for Lofthellir Cave.
- Helmets, Lights and Boots
Meeting and pickup
Please meet us at Hike & Bike Activity centre at the parking for Berjaya Hotel Mývatn. for pickup emergencies please contact us directly.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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