Private Cave Tour with Icelandic Food Tasting

By The Cave People - Historic Cave AdventureTop rated

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Step into Iceland’s past with a private tour of the Caves of Laugarvatn. Just a short drive from Reykjavík, these historic caves were home to real Icelandic families less than a century ago. On this private experience, the cave is all yours.

Duration
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
September to October
Getting there
Self-Drive
Group size
Up to 24
Book by
1 hour before
Cancellation
Free up to 48 h before

from

36.000 ISK

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Next departures

  • Wed 30 Sept · 16:30
  • Wed 30 Sept · 17:00
  • Wed 30 Sept · 17:30
  • Thu 1 Oct · 10:00

Runs: September to October

  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

Why it's on Icebreaker

Laugarvatnshellir (The Cave People)

About a hundred years ago, two separate families made their home in a cave dug into the soft rock of a hillside between Þingvellir and Laugarvatn. One of them had two of their three children born in it. Otherwise it belonged to the sheep, until The Cave People spent a year researching and restoring the place and opened it to visitors in 2017. The guided tour takes 25 minutes and runs every half hour through the day: old photographs, true stories of freezing winters and hard living, and the occasional run-in with the hidden people. Bring a light jacket, as the cave runs cool. Groups can also book it privately, with a tasting of flatbread and smoked lamb, dried fish, fermented shark and a shot of Brennivín.

From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.

About this tour

Step into Iceland’s past with a private tour of the Caves of Laugarvatn. Just a short drive from Reykjavík, these historic caves were home to real Icelandic families less than a century ago.

On this private experience, the cave is all yours. One of our local guides will walk with you, tell stories, share old photos, and give you insight into how people lived, worked, and survived here using nature alone.

You’ll also get to enjoy a taste of tradition. This tour includes Icelandic treats like flatbread with smoked lamb, dried fish with butter, fermented shark, coffee, milk, and a shot of Brennivín. It’s a cozy, authentic moment in the heart of the Golden Circle.

Details

  • Private access to the cave
  • Guided storytelling and history
  • Icelandic food tasting included
  • Approx. 25–30 minutes
  • Cost: 36,000 ISK (up to 12 people)
  • Additional guests: 1,500 ISK per person after 12


What to bring

What to Bring:

Just bring your smile and comfortable clothing!

Good to know

Accessibility: The cave is not fully wheelchair accessible.

Where it starts

Caves of LaugarvatnLaugarvatnshellar, Laugavarvatn

Map of Caves of LaugarvatnOpen in Google Maps

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 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 Private Cave Tour with Icelandic Food Tasting?
About 25 minutes.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Caves of Laugarvatn, Laugarvatnshellar, Laugavarvatn. Most people drive there themselves.
When does it run?
September to October, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the tour starts.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it easy.

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