Lava Cave & Geothermal Adventure
Visit Iceland’s largest lava cave Viðgelmir in West Iceland and see Europe´s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver.
Europe's Most Powerful Hot Spring
From Reykjavik, the tour heads towards the beautiful Borgarfjörður area in West Iceland. It is a scenic, approx. 2-hour drive, broken up with some amazing stops. These stops include Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring and the magnificent Hraunfossar and Barnafossar lava waterfalls. The waterfalls are not just beautiful and serene, they also come with folk tales and myths that lend insight into Icelandic history and culture.
Iceland's Largest Cave
After a lunch break in Húsafell the tour heads to Víðgelmir cave, one of the largest natural lava caves in the world and the largest of its kind in Iceland. At 148,000 m3, it is truly a sight to behold and this guided tour inside the cave is an unforgettable experience. An adventure for the senses, the cave exhibits gorgeous, colourful lava in all its grandeur, showcasing how magma flows and lava hardens.
After the cave we will return to Húsafell, where you have the option visit the geothermal pool or discover the surrounding area and take a pleasant walk through the scenic Húsafell.
For map of the trails in Húsafell please visit Húsafell Hiking Trails
Please note that the entrance to the pool is not included and you have to bring your own swimsuit and towel or rent it on site.
Let our experienced guides show you the best of West Iceland in one superlative day.
Operation of this tour depends on conditions on the glacier. Due to sudden and unexpected weather changes the ice cave tour might be cancelled after tour´s departure from Reykjavík
- Bus fare
- Guided tour
- 1.5 hour guided cave tour
- Safety equipment
- Pick up is up to 30 minutes before departure
Pours out piping hot 97°C Water at a rate of 180 litres per second. The Hot spring is piped and used to heat up the nearby regional towns of Akranes and Borgarnes. It is the highest-flow hot spring in Europe
Remember to bring a swimsuit & a towel if you want to visit the geothermal pool at Húsafell. These items can also be rented on the spot.
Remember to bring warm clothing & sturdy footwear.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Duration:
- 10 hours
- Price From:
- 24.699 ISK