Vatnshellir Cave Tour

~1 hour
A group exploring the Vatnshellir lava cave
A group exploring the Vatnshellir lava cave

Embark on a 45-minute guided tour of the 8,000-year-old Vatnshellir cave. The cave itself is a lava tube created by a volcanic eruption from a nearby crater in the Purkhólar crater family.

As the lava rushed down the hill forming a lava river, the surface began to cool down, creating a crust on top of the lava river. As the eruption stopped, all the lava from underneath this crust continued to drain out. That eventually resulted in an empty tube with a roof on top that gradually cooled down.

What to bring:

  • Warm clothes
  • Hats, scarf, gloves
  • Good hiking shoes
DeparturesAll year
Duration45 minutes
Minimum age5 years
Starts fromVatnshellir Cave parking lot in Snæfellsnes

What’s included?

Guidance in English

Helmet and flashlights/torches

Meals & refreshments

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