Guided Ice Caving Excursion in the Lofthellir Ice Cave from Mývatn

Explore one of Iceland's natural marvels and captivating landscapes on this guided ice-caving excursion from Mývatn!

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4.5 hrs
Sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point in Mývatn (please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time)

- Meet your experienced instructor/guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Scenic transfer to the departure point

- Arrival

- Receive your equipment (helmet, headlamp, and rubber boots)

- Introduction to ice caving and ice caving techniques

- The adventure begins!

- 30-minute hike across lava fields

- Arrival at the Lofthellir Ice Cave

- Ice caving!

- Break

- The adventure continues!

- 30-minute hike back to the departure point

- Return to the original meeting point in Mývatn

Activity requirements

Please be advised that this ice-caving tour is not suitable for young children, people with claustrophobia or people who are not in reasonable physical condition.

In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this excursion.

Special terms

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time.

The activity duration may vary in length due to weather conditions. Also, the excursion's difficulty level is listed as 'challenging' due to the narrow cave entrance that participants must crawl on all fours to pass through.

Meeting point:
In the Parking Lot of the Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Reynihlid, 660, Mývatn, Iceland
Spoken languages:English, Icelandic
Included
  • Transfers to and from the departure point
  • Instructor/guide
  • Helmet
  • Headlamp
  • Studded rubber boots
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and beverages
  • Winter clothing
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm wind and waterpoof coat
  • Waterproof pants
  • Hiking boots
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Warm underlayers
  • Wool socks
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Small backpack
  • Snacks
  • Packed lunch
  • Water
  • Camera