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This incredible tour will take you on a subterranean adventure to the icy depths of the Lofthellir Ice Cave, renowned for its many amazing ice sculptures gorgeous and vibrant colors that have led it to be considered the most beautiful in all of Iceland. That coupled with the visit to the iconic Goðafoss Waterfall (Waterfall of the Gods) and the glorious landscape that surrounds Lake Mývatn, ensures that it is an awe-inspiring experience that all visitors are sure to enjoy. If you want to see some of the defining features of the land of fire and ice, then this may just be the tour for you!
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Our adventure begins when we meet you at Myvatn. Once we arrive at Lake Mývatn you are sure to be impressed by its beauty: a sapphire blue volcanic lake, dotted with luscious green islands and set in a rugged volcanic landscape. From there we will proceed along a mountain track past the one-of-a-kind Hverfjall Volcano and pass the Lúdentsborgir Crater that was hewn into the earth by its vicious rage, where we will pause for a stunning vista over the lake. By then we will be nearing the foothills of Mt. Hvannfell, where we will get out of the jeep and make a short 20/30-minute hike across a stunning lava field to the iconic Lofthellir Ice Cave and descend into an underground world replete with mesmerizing ice sculptures and vibrant colors that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.
As we begin our descent into this natural wonder, the surroundings will start to change, and we will suddenly see awe-inspiring icicles that have formed over thousands of years. They have been formed by water dripping down the cave and then freezing, creating a sublime effect that will leave you breathless. Each tour is limited to just 10 people, ensuring that you can enjoy all the magic that this spectacular ice cave has to offer in all of its profound beauty. The multicolored rock that lies behind the ice sculptures dyes them vibrant shades of purple, pink, green and blue, meaning that they glint like gems crafted by the world’s finest architect. We will spend an hour in this subterranean wonder, before heading back to the surface after a day filled with some of the most beautiful things that you have ever seen.
Meet on location - Lake Myvatn meeting point: Icelandair Hotel Myvatn. Please show up at least 15 minutes before departure. See available departure times in the booking engine.
Difficulty: This tour is not suitable for young children, people with claustrophobia or people who are not in reasonable physical condition.
To reach the cave is a 30-minute hike across a relatively smooth lava field.
The short entry (approx. 1,5m) into the cave is narrow and guests need to crawl on all fours to enter.
This is a great question. We ask all participants to be ready from the start of the pickup time indicated. This is because you may well be the first pick up of the day. Please be at your assigned location at the start time that you chose when booking the tour.
Here you should wait for your guide.
Have your email and phone number listed with us so we can contact you if we run into any trouble finding you.
View our pick-up locations in Reykjavík.
Before and during activities on the multi-day tours consumption of alcohol is prohibited. If we suspect that a participant is intoxicated, we will prohibit them from joining the activity.
After the activities of the day are finished, you are welcome to have a drink and relax.
Yes, we do. Langjökull Ice Cave is a magical experience, the tour has no minimum age and is a wonderful option for the whole family. Whale Watching with our partner company Elding has been a favourite with families traveling with young children, these guys have a great success rate in seeing whales (upwards of 98% in the summertime).
Another option would be the Landmannalaugar Safari on this tour you get to explore parts of the Icelandic highlands and bathe in natural hot springs. Most of our super jeep tours are also suitable for children over the age of 6 years old. If you would like a nice and relaxing experience we would also recommend the Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon tour.
Your safety is our number one priority! Keeping this in mind, Arctic Adventures reserves the right to adjust the itinerary and/or take different routes depending on conditions. Please read more information in our cancellation policy.
Yes, there is a specially trained and certified guide on each of our tours. The only exception to this is for our self-drive tours.
All of our tours are guided in English.
No, for all your questions and concerns you would need to contact our customer service.
The standard in Iceland is 230V and 50Hz and we use F-type power sockets and plugs, so you might have to bring an adaptor if you are visiting from UK, USA, Canada or other countries using a different voltage, Hz or plugs.
Our tours are split into four different categories that help participants to understand what to expect from the tour. The categories are Easy, Moderate, Challenging and Demanding. Each tour is rated making it easier to find tours that suit you.
For further information about the difficulty ratings and descriptions.
We’ve partnered with the Kolviður Fund in a new carbon offsetting program, which passengers can select to participate in at the time of booking.
The Kolviður Fund is the oldest, most respected carbon offsetting program in Iceland. With your support, one tree will be planted in special Kolviður forests in Iceland to carbon offset your tour with us.
Kolviður forests are strategically planted to absorb the maximum amount of CO2 and the forests are protected for a minimum of 60 years. During their lifetime the trees absorb carbon and store it in their root system, trunk, and branches. Trees also prevent soil erosion and maintain storage of carbon in the soil.
