Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Overview
Discover the underworlds of Snæfellsnes peninsula. Learn about the formation of lava tubes, a beautiful natural formation.
See different textures, colors and formations such as lava stalactites, lava blisters and lava stalagmites.
What's Included
- Helmet and flashlight
Meeting Location
Road 574 Snæfellsjökull National Park - Snæfellsnes
356 Snæfellsbær, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join us on a 45 minute guided tour of Vatnshellir Lava Cave. The lava cave is located on the slopes of a volcano that erupted 8000 years ago and created this beautiful natural formation. Explore different formations, textures and colors of lava rock.
On this tour you will learn about the geology of Iceland, its volcanoes and lava tubes.
The cave is right next to Snæfellsjökull, the stratovolcano that was made famous by Jules Verne and his story "A Journey to the Center of the Earth". Join us on a tour in Vatnshellir Cave to take the first steps in the Journey!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Participants need to be reasonably fit to walk up and down the two spiral staircases in the cave.
- Participants need to be able to walk on uneven ground.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour?
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Activity code: C-215618P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Helmet and flashlight.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour is as follows:
- Participants need to be reasonably fit to walk up and down the two spiral staircases in the cave.
- Participants need to be able to walk on uneven ground.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Helmet and flashlight
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Participants need to be reasonably fit to walk up and down the two spiral staircases in the cave.
- Participants need to be able to walk on uneven ground.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
