LOFTHELLIR LAVA CAVE EXCURSION

In a nutshell

We will explore a stunning lava cave hidden underground in a lost world, where incredible ice sculptures carved out by nature will leave us lost for words.

Main stops

• Lake Mývatn
• Mt. Hvannfell
• Lofthellir lava cave
• Reykjahlíd
• Goðafoss waterfall

The programme

• We will leave Akureyri and head to Lake Mývatn where lava rocks and volcanic formations create picturesque views.
• We will travel along a dirt track across a lunar landscape dotted with craters until we reach the slopes of Mt. Hvannfell, where we will have to leave our transport and continue on foot.
• We will walk for around 20-30 minutes in a picturesque lava field scattered with unusually shaped rocks until we reach the mouth of Lofthellir lava cave.
• Equipped with helmets and torches, we will be ready to enter the cave where we will witness a breathtaking display of nature for at least an hour, with stunning lava formations and ice sculptures, some of the biggest, most beautiful and colourful in the whole of Iceland.
• Then we will start our return journey, passing the banks of Lake Mývatn and stopping in the village of Reykjahlíd briefly.
• Before returning to the port, we will visit the incredible Goðafoss waterfall, whose arch shape is reminiscent of the more famous Niagara falls, only here the drop is a mere 22 metres.

Good to know

• This tour includes a basket lunch prepared by our ship staff.
  
• This excursion is not recommended for children, physically unfit guests or guests that suffer from claustrophobia.
• The entrance to the cave is very narrow and guests will have to crawl through a short section (1.5 metres).
• The cave floor is covered in ice and water at a temperature of around 0°C.
• We recommend wearing warm, waterproof clothing (avoid jeans and shirts), gloves and hiking shoes.
• Equipment for the cave visit is provided (helmet, torch and crampons).
• This excursion is conducted in English.