Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Overview
Available languages
45 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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!
What‘s Included
Helmet and flashlight
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Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Reviews
115 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Children liked the tour
339olavf,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exciting to see the cave. Learned much from the guide. Children aged 7 and 9 liked the tour.
Great experience
Feinschmecker365,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Professional guides with excellent explanations, English excellently understandable. More expensive than expected, but fair prices for this experience!"
Amazing Lava Cave Tour
G2875XOsarahp,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a cool adventure to do to see inside of a lava cave, the tour was 45 minutes long, our tour guide was helpful and informative on how it was formed and showed us the cool things inside of the cave. Highly recommend.
An important part of the park!
tinagM8033XE,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The national park is incredible and this tour is a real treat. Especially good for a family activity when the outdoor weather is a little unfriendly. Lovely guide and the total darkness for one minute was a rare experience. For those with claustrophobia, there's plenty of space. Definitely a vertical experience on the stairs.
Wonderful.
ferl300,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, definitely worth the visit.
Lava-ely cave tour
Cheongkheng L,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hidden gem of a tour that is suitable for families even with young kids. Folks with mobility challenges may find it difficult due to the spiral staircase. We learnt a great deal about lava flow and basalt formations. The kids loved the "trolls" and the lights out moment.
Vatnshellir Lava Cave
Road32221939105,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I visited Iceland to celebrate my 40th birthday and this was one of the activities we picked on the actual day. We booked an afternoon slot but after seeing the poo weather forecast for the morning, we switched it - it doesn’t matter what the weather is doing when you’re underground! The company were happy to make the change and it was very easy to do so. We ended up being the only two people on our tour so it felt like we were getting our own private adventure! Our guide was really friendly and answered all of our questions, including giving us advice about other places to visit on the peninsula. The lava cave itself was amazing - Such an otherworldly place and unique in its barren beauty. The stairs were steep and the floor uneven but it wasn’t difficult to get about and we were provided with our own torches and safety headwear. I’d absolutely love to experience this again. I’m sure we will be back for another visit in future.
Good introduction into Icelands geology
JensE 13,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We took this tour the second day into our vacation and it was a good start of the Iceland adventure. It gives you an impression about the dimensions of the volcanic activity. Paula explained the making of the cave and its geological features. She couldn't answer all Iceland-specific questions because she didn't seem to be from the area. Anyway, the tour was worthwhile.
Great experience with a...
Jennifer R,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Definitely recommend. My too cool for everything preteen even liked it.
Great lava tunnel experience
kristinnw2025,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are Icelandic couple that decided to visit Vatnshellir. Great experience and got a VIP service from our guide. Guide hæð a great experience in lava cave and a lot of fun from him. Recommended as a MUST to do in Iceland
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