Cave Explorer

by The Cave · Sightseeing day tours · Reykjavík

4.60· 1,699 Google reviews of the operator

Fine on your own
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from €66.07 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

A view of icicles along the cave floor. Often called "Ice Spikes", these formations occur during the cold winter months.

A guide describing one of the many points of interest within the depths of Víðgelmir.

Aerial view of the cave site. Víðgelmir Cave Centre visible at the top of the photo, and Víðgelmir itself in the middle.

Plant life clings to the entrance to soak up as much light as possible, before the darkness takes over.

Looking backwards through Víðgelmir, showing the direct pathway guests take through the caves huge chambers.

Wonderful volcanic formations line the walls and ceilings of the cave, revealing insight into how Víðgelmir formed.

Despite the dark subterranean environment, lighting features provide a wonderful view of the pathway.

A view of icicles along the cave floor. Often called "Ice Spikes", these formations occur during the coldest months of the year.

The upper echelons of Víðgelmir present a clear view of the outside world - the last place where light can enter the cave.

All tours begin at Víðgelmir Cave Centre, a comfortable service house roughly 300m away from the cave entrance.

An elevated view of the caves only entrances. The accessible main entrance is visible behind the smaller "skylight".

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Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Borgarnes
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
The Cave Víðgelmir
The Cave Vídgelmir, , near Húsafell,
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30 …
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in The Cave's words: All tours start at Víðgelmir service house. NOT HÚSAFELL. Pick-up from Húsafell is available if booked extra. The pick up starts 30 min before tour departure at Víðgemir service house. If tour is booked for 13:00, pickup departs from Húsafell at 12:30. For any questions please call +345 783 3600

About this experience

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

Description from the operator, The Cave. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

Professional guide / Geologist.
Helmet and Headlamp.

Not included

Guest have to bring warm clothes, hats and gloves.

Good to know

We ask our guest to bring with them warm cloths, cloves and a hat without a brim.
Bring a camera and your best smile.

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.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1The Cave decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Reykjavík Luggage Storage in BSI Bus Terminal from BagBee is €12 — €54 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	The Cave · €66	BagBee · €12
Changing your mind	Free until 24 h before	Free until 2 h before

The €54 buys you free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Why we list it

The Cave is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about The Cave

Read all 1,699 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.6/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Tonne
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
This was an amazing experience! The guide we had were funny, kept our spirit up and was a really good educator. Very interesting and well worth the trip. We were there at 6pm, and we were 8 ppl waling the cave. We went in about 800 meters. The cave is quite big! There were a part, about 5/7 meters where you had to bend down a bit, but other then that, not claustrophobic at all. You get to see alot of interesting things, learn a lot about the area, the cave, how things are made and even tutch and hold different things from the cave. It is a bit cold, so yes, do have warm clothes if you are not used to it beeing cold. The trip/walk takes around 1,5 hours and you don't have to be fit to walk the walk. PS: put all your valuables and rings in a pocket, you dont want to loose it in here. Not everything is easy to retrieve. If you are thinking about it, just DO IT!
Inna Tarshish
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
We had a great adventure exploring Víðgelmir Cave. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and explained the cave’s history and geology in an interesting way. The cave is impressively long, with spectacular lava formations and unique geological features. It was a fascinating experience and definitely worth visiting if you’re interested in Iceland’s volcanic landscape. Highly recommended!
M
★★★★★ · a month ago
The Cave Vídgelmir is a worthwhile stop while visiting Iceland and a fascinating way to experience the country’s volcanic geology up close. This privately owned attraction offers guided tours through an impressive lava cave, and no caving experience is required. Helmets with lights are provided, and much of the route follows a wooden boardwalk, making the experience very accessible if you can easily navigate many stairways. Our guide conducted the tour in English and was both knowledgeable and entertaining. There is also a small interpretive center with a few displays and restrooms. A very interesting experience overall, especially for anyone interested in Iceland’s unique geology. Highly recommended!
Simona Rauchová
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
What an amazing experience exploring the lava cave! The tour was fascinating from start to finish, and the cave itself is truly impressive with an incredible atmosphere. It was such a special opportunity to learn more about the cave, its origins, and the natural forces that shaped it over time. A special thank you to Jan for making the tour so engaging, informative, and fun. His knowledge about the cave, it's geological formation, and it's history was outstanding, and he shared everything with such enthusiasm that every minute was interesting. He also had a great sense of humor, which made the experience even more enjoyable. If you’re visiting, I highly recommend taking this tour!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

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Borgarfjörður: light 08:37–17:44, 9 h 7 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If The Cave cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
✓ Card — Apple Pay or Google Pay where your device offers it — through Stripe; the charge is made in Icelandic krónur
✓ Price promise: The Cave's own price, or we refund the difference
✓ One checkout, even with tours from several operators
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €4 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.