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Caving in the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel near Reykjavík
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Organized by The Lava Tunnel
Reykjavik, Iceland
From 1 hr to 4 hrs
From€60
Lava Tunnels Caving in Leiðarendi, near Reykjavik
From€100
From€100
1 half day
Everybody welcome
From 12 years-old and up
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Explore the underground lava tunnels at the heart of the Reykjanesfólkvangur nature reserve on a caving trip to Leiðarendi cave!
Lava Tunnels Caving in Leiðarendi, near Reykjavik
From€100
1 half day
Everybody welcome
From 12 years-old and up
1 half day
Everybody welcome
From 12 years-old and up
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Practical information
Course of events
- Pick-up at your accommodation in Reykjavík or go directly to the meeting point given by the guide (please contact the guide once your booking has been confirmed to arrange this)
- Drive to Leiðarendi cave (approx. 25-30 minutes)
- Distribution of helmets and headlamps, followed by a briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Approach walk of 150 metres
- Entry to the cave and caving excursion (30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the group)
- Exit the cave and return to Reykjavík (approx. 25-30 minutes)
Activity requirements
A minimum number of 2 participants is required for this activity to take place.
The cave is a cold and wet place: please dress warmly and wear waterproof outerwear to protect yourself fully during the excursion.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to plan the pick-up time and place for your activity. From March to October, pick-ups are between 7.45 a.m. and 8.15 a.m., while from November to February they are between 8.45 a.m. and 9.15 a.m.
You can rent a GoPro on site for an additional 6,900 kr ISK: you will receive the SD card at the end of the activity.
Spoken languages:Icelandic, English
Included
- Guide
- Helmet
- Headlamp
- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation (to be organised with the guide prior to activity)
Excluded
- Photos
- Video
Do not forget to bring
- Hiking boots
- Warm clothes adapted to the weather
- Waterproof outerwear
- Hat
- Gloves
- Bottle of water
- Snack
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Meeting point:
Pick-up at your accommodation in Reykjavík OR meeting at Síðumúla 13 108 Reykjavík
Spoken languages:Icelandic, English
Cancellation: Super flexible
Weather guarantee:Free rescheduling or refund if the activity must be cancelled due to bad weather.
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Explore the underground lava tunnels at the heart of the Reykjanesfólkvangur nature reserve on a caving trip to Leiðarendi cave!
Located in the Reykjanesfólkvangur nature reserve, Leiðarendi cave is a great place to discover caving near Reykjavík. A total of 900 metres of lava tunnels await you beneath the Tvibollahraun lava field formed more than 2,000 years ago: a truly historic site whose evolution will be explained to you by your specialist guide!
With its red walls in places, astonishing lava formations and, sometimes even in winter, natural ice sculptures, Leiðarendi cave is an unforgettable spectacle worthy of Iceland's most beautiful sites. Accessible to anyone aged 12 or over, this caving excursion through the lava tunnels of Leiðarendi will take you underground, where the only light will come from your headlamps. Be prepared to bend over, and even crawl from time to time, to fully discover these lava tunnels near Reykjavík!
Led by a guide who will be delighted to share his knowledge of Iceland's lava tunnels, you will enjoy an unforgettable underground adventure on this caving trip in the Leiðarendi cave, at the foot of the Bláfjöll blue mountains!
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