Cave Exploring

Hailed as the mightiest of Iceland's caves, its diversity and grandeur is unrivalled. This makes for an experience not to be forgotten. Just shy of 1600 meters / 5250ft, the cave features amazing colours and lava formations that lurk in the depths of the earth. We offer a family friendly tour that all generations can enjoy, thanks to our all new signature walkway and feature lighting. For those who desire more physical activity we offer a half day tour to the caves end.  Caves are often dark, tight and uninviting places; how ever this is not the case in Víðgelmir lava cave. What used to be slow traveled rugged terrain is now easy and enjoyable. Leading from one great hall to the next our path is lit slightly flowing through this magical underworld.

Arctic Adventures is a premier provider of recreational tours in Iceland, with a vast selection of trips and activities available throughout the country. The company offers glacier walks, ice cave tours, diving and surface diving in Silfra, hiking, cave exploration, snowmobiling, whale watching, and sightseeing tours. Their locations include Reykjavík, Sólheimajökull, Skaftafell, and Húsafell.  A specialist in day trips and longer tours, Arctic Adventures is a go-to operator for private trips, school excursions, and corporate group outings.  In addition to their tour offerings, Arctic Adventures operates several hotels throughout Iceland, including Adventure Hotel Geirland at Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Adventure Hotel Hof in Öræfi, Hotel Hellissandur, and Óbyggðasetrið in Fljótsdal. As a testament to their commitment to quality and the environment, Arctic Adventures has been certified by Vakinn, Iceland's official tourism certification program. Glacier Hiking at Sólheimajökull Glacier and from Skaftafell. Hiking Tours at Landmannalaugar, Laugavegur & Þórsmörk. Ice Caving at Kötlujökull, Sólheimajökull, Langjökull, Falljökull Glaciers and from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Lava Caving at Raufarhólshellir Lava Cave.  Scuba Diving/Snorkelling at Silfra Fissure, Þingvellir National Park. Snowmobiling at Langjökull Glacier.Sightseeing Tours exploring the areas around Reykjavík or around the whole island.

The cave itself is an 8000 year old lava tube created by volcanic eruption from a nearby crater in the Purkhólar crater family. As the lava rushed down the hill in a lava river it began to cool on the surface, creating a crust on top of the lava river. As the eruption stopped, all the lava from underneath this crust continued to drain out. That eventually left behind empty tube with roof on top that gradually cooled down. We offer 45 minute guided tours to Vatnshellir Cave.