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Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Venture deep into the depths of the lava cave.
Come with us into the depths of the Vatnshellir lava cave Tour. More than 8000 years old, you can descend into the depths of Snæfellsjökull National Park.
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Tour details
Included
- Professional guide
- Safety equipment
Important information
The minimum age for this activity is 5 years old.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Duration: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Ready to descend
Put on your helmet, the guide is waiting for us. We will descend more than 30 meters below the ground by a spiral staircase to enter the depths of Vatnshellir lava tube Cave.
Vatnshellir Cave
8000 years ago the eruption of the Purkhólar volcano created rivers of lava through Snaefellsjökull National Park, however, the cold of the glacier caused the surface of the lava to solidify. Eventually, the lava inside emptied and gave rise to incredible volcanic tubes.
Let's go into the Vatnshellir lava cave.
We will walk more than 200 meters of the cave while the guide tells us all about the volcanic origin of Iceland and the cave itself, as well as several ancient legends about trolls that inhabited them. The experience of walking through this volcanic rock will be unforgettable.
What to bring to Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
- Warm clothing
- Gloves
- Mountain boots
Where does the tour Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour start
The cave is located just 10 minutes drive from Hellnar on the Snaefellsnes peninsula.
