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