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Reykjavik: Lava Cave, Hot Springs, and Waterfalls Tour

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58 reviews
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Reykjavik: Lava Cave, Hot Springs, and Waterfalls Tour

Activity provider:Nicetravel
4.7  / 5
58 reviews

From $171.15 per person

Explore the western side of Iceland by first visiting the Hraunfossar waterfalls and Deildartunguhver. Then discover the inside of the stunning Viðgelmir Lava Cave.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pick up takes place between 8:30 and 9. Please note, that due to local regulations, your pick up can take place from an official meeting point set up by the City Of Reykjavík.
Private group available

Experience

Itinerary
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    Pickup location:

    Reykjavík

  • Glanni Waterfall

    Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Deildartunguhver

    Photo stop, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

  • Snorralaug, Reykholt

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

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    Hraunfossar

    Break time, Photo stop, Lunch, Free time, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

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    The Cave Vidgelmir

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

  • Húsafell

    Break time, Visit, Shopping (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Reykjavík

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Walk through the Viðgelmir Lava Cave
  • Encounter the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls
  • Visit the Reykholt historic site
Full description
After being picked up from your accommodation, you will travel west to the historic area of Borgarfjörður, a region that can be regarded as the setting for most of the Icelandic sagas. First, visit the charming Glanni Waterfall and Deildartunguhver Geothermal Area. Afterward, you will see the great Hraunfossar, a series of waterfalls spread at a distance of around 900 meters. The waters flow out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field that was formed around 1,000 years ago during a massive eruption of a volcano lying under a Langjökull glacier. Rivulets streaming from the lava field create one of the most breath-taking views in Iceland, and just a few meters away, you will find another interesting waterfall.  The highlight of the tour is a visit to a colorful Vidgelmir lava cave. Just shy of 1,600 meters in length, the cave features amazing colors and lava formations that lurk in the depths of the earth. The area surrounding the entrance to the cave will allow you to realize just how powerful eruptions of volcanoes can be. Lastly, visit the Reykholt historic site where you can learn about the history of Iceland and see Snorralaug, small hot spring used by local people since the 12th century. This place was first mentioned in medieval writings OF Snorri Sturluson, the famous Icelandic poet, and politician who used to bathe there.
Includes
  • Admission fee to the Viðgelmir Lava Cave
  • Pick-up and drop off within Reykjavik
  • Free WiFi onboard the bus
  • English-speaking guide
  • Meals
Not suitable for
  • Children under 5 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • This tour takes up to 10 hours
  • Admission fee to the Viðgelmir Lava Cave is included in the ticket price
  • You will get free Wi-Fi on the bus
  • Meals are not included, please bring cash as there will be a stop for lunch and a coffee break in the afternoon
  • Pick-up takes place between 8:30AM–9:00AM, so please be ready at your pick up location from 8:30AM
  • The maximum number of passengers on the tour will be 19, allowing for a more personal and enjoyable experience

From $171.15 per person

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 58 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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Jennifer – United StatesOctober 7, 2023 – Verified booking
This tour is great. It is the only tour that takes you to these spots on the west side of Iceland. I loved how it was a small tour and you get a chance to ask the questions you want and spend the time you need. You get to see a gorgeous waterfall that is expansive with several view points. The lava cave is amazing and worth it alone. If you enjoy culture, this is great for that as well. Overall it was nice and the pacing was perfect after a long week of quick stops on other tours.
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Margaret – United KingdomAugust 22, 2023 – Verified booking
It was amazing to see the hot springs up close & to go into the lava cave. We were there with my parents-in-law & my mother-in-law who is 78, thoroughly enjoyed going into the cave. My father-in-law, who's 79, has difficulty walking, so he chose to sit in the cafe while we were in the cave. The cafe had windows looking out over the lava flow, so he enjoyed speaking to the guide & looking at the scenery. The guides who took us through the cave were very knowledgeable & enthusiastic & took great care of our safety. The walkway was made of wood & was wet underground, but the hand rails stopped us from slipping. The stalagmites & colours inside the cave were stunning.
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Julia – GermanyJanuary 17, 2023 – Verified booking
The tour started early and of course it took a while to collect everyone. Our guide Magnus was great. He told us a lot about the culture and history of Iceland. The individual stops were not too far apart, so the alternation between the warm bus and the cold time at the sights was just right. I would do the tour again anytime!
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