Cave Exploration
No matter what age, explore the life of a cave before it's too late.
What are caves in Iceland like?
- This occurs due to Iceland’s position on the Mid- Atlantic Ridge
- Features spectacular rock formations, naturally sclupted ice and various craters
- Caves are the life on Earth underground with flowing magma beneath it
- Some magma has cooled to make steady ground resulting in a safe path.
Visit Extreme Iceland or Arctic adventures for more info on touring caves in Iceland!
Where and when you can look at these volcanoes:
- Tours are placed in specific caves at specific seasons
- There are caves available to explore all year- round!
- In winter, visit one of Iceland’s many ice caves:
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Vatnajökull Glacier
·Jökulsárlon Glacier
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Lofthellir lava cave
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Langjökull glacier
- In summer, spring and fall, indulgde in Iceland’s dry lava caves:
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Mývatn cave
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Borgarnes caves
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Hveragerði cave
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Reykjahlíð cave
The Þríhnúkagígur crater:
- Magma chamber
- 120 meters (400 ft) deep
- It was once an actice volcano that erupted 4,000 years ago but is now unactive
- Reach with an hour long hike and a cable car ride
- Various colors; shades of brown, gold, yellow and red
- Breath- taking scenery
Tips:
- Stay with your guided tour
- Wear layers and prepare for any type of weather!
- Wear running shoes or boots
- No jeans
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