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All of the wonders with out the hassles. Take a guided stroll in to the cave with the aid of our all-new access walkway and state of the art feature lighting system. This is a trip that all family generations can enjoy. Tour Duration: 1.5hrs Difficulty: 1/5
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Season
- All year
- Getting there
- Self-Drive
- Book by
- 30 minutes before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before
from
9.000 ISK
per adult / fullorðinn
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Wed 30 Sept · 16:00
- Wed 30 Sept · 17:00
- Thu 1 Oct · 10:00
- Thu 1 Oct · 11:30
Runs: All year
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
The Grapevine's take
Víðgelmir Cave
The West is riddled with caves, but you’ll need a guide to safely explore them. One cave with regular guided tours is Víðgelmir. The tour brings you into the heart of the largest lava cave in Iceland, to explore the lava formations therein and gape at the earth’s power.
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Prices
| Adult / Fullorðinn16+ years | 9.000 ISK |
|---|---|
| Youth / Ungmenni7 - 15 years | 4.500 ISK |
| Children / Börn0 - 6 years | 0 ISK |
Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.
About this tour
All of the wonders with out the hassles.
Take a guided stroll in to the cave with the aid of our all-new access walkway and state of the art feature lighting system. This is a trip that all family generations can enjoy.
Tour Duration: 1.5hrs
Difficulty: 1/5
What's included
Professional guide / Geologist.
Helmet and Headlamp.
What to bring
We ask our guest to bring with them warm cloths, cloves and a hat without a brim.
Bring a camera and your best smile.
Good to know
- Check road conditions at road.is - In winter we recommend crossing to rd. 523 by Brúarás Geo Center
- All guests are required to show up 15 min before the tour departure.
- Warm cloths are highly recommended along with hats and gloves.
- Bring a camera and your best smile.
Where it starts
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Questions
- How long is Cave Explorer?
- About 1 hour 30 minutes.
- How much does Cave Explorer cost?
- From 9.000 ISK. Adult / Fullorðinn (16+ years): 9.000 ISK. Youth / Ungmenni (7 - 15 years): 4.500 ISK. Children / Börn (0 - 6 years): 0 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
- Where does it start?
- There is no pickup: you meet the operator at The Cave Víðgelmir, The Cave Vídgelmir,, near Húsafell,. Most people drive there themselves.
- When does it run?
- All year round. Departures are listed for the next twelve months.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
- How hard is it?
- The operator rates it easy.
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