Adventure
A lava cave is a tube left by flowing lava: dry, dark, open all year and often close to Reykjavík. An ice cave is inside a glacier, blue or ash-streaked, and the natural ones are winter-only and far from the city. Short on time or here in summer: lava cave. Winter trip along the South Coast: ice cave.
| Lava cave | Ice cave | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest per person | €43 | €110 |
| Typical (median) per person | €190 | €249 |
| Usual length | 7 h | 4.5 h |
| Tours we sell | 13 | 53 |
| Operators | 5 | 24 |
| Days with a departure (next 360) | 359 | 359 |
Per-person prices from our operators’ live listings. Private tours, per-vehicle prices, gear hire and multi-day packages are left out. For context, the typical lava caves tour across the whole catalogue is €191 (range €43–€1527).
Arctic Adventures
66% below the €191 typical for lava cave tours
Anyone with a hire car and two spare hours who wants…
1 h · from Reykjavík
During this tour you will discover the vast underground network of a hidden lava cave and a few more surprises, you´ll need to see to believe.
Arctic Adventures
38% below the €191 typical for lava cave tours
from age 6 · pickup included
3 h · from Reykjavík
Feel the rush of adventure as vast underground networks of a hidden lava cave unfold before your eyes.
Hikers of Iceland
43% below the €191 typical for lava cave tours
Moderate · from age 16
5 h · from Reykjavík
We run one tour per day — IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS.
Special Tours
36% above the €139 typical for whale watching tours
pickup included · works in rain
7 h · from Reykjavík
Explore the magical Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel, followed by an afternoon at sea searching for whales.
BusTravel Iceland
32% below the €161 typical for northern lights tours
pickup included
10 h · from Reykjavík
Enjoy a day filled with Icelandic Natural Wonders, including Geysir, Ice cave and more
BusTravel Iceland
about the usual price for ice cave tours
from age 6 · pickup at extra cost
11 h · from Reykjavík
Day Trip to Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Waterfalls
Sleipnir Tours
about the usual price for ice cave tours
Short trips in winter where you want the Golden Circle and…
11 h · from Reykjavík
NOVEMBER - 15 April ❄️ Enjoy a Golden Circle tour with a glacier truck ride, a visit to the stunning blue Neptune ice cave, and stops at Þingvellir, Strokkur geyser, and Gullfoss waterfall - perfect for family adventure.
Arctic Adventures
about the usual price for ice cave tours
from age 6 · pickup included
12 h · from Reykjavík
No car needed. Experience the ultimate South Coast adventure on this full-day tour from Reykjavík. Visit the iconic Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, ride a Super Jeep across black sands, and explore the ash-layered ice tunnels of Katla Ice Cave
A lava cave is a tube left by flowing lava: dry, dark, open all year and often close to Reykjavík. An ice cave is inside a glacier, blue or ash-streaked, and the natural ones are winter-only and far from the city. Short on time or here in summer: lava cave. Winter trip along the South Coast: ice cave.
Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €190 for Lava cave and €249 for Ice cave; the cheapest seats are €43 and €110. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.
No. We sell at the operator’s own price and are paid a commission by them, so the price is the same. Booking here puts both kinds of tour in one basket with one checkout.
One checkout, any number of operators
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203 operators vetted, and not all of them accepted
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prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026
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