Cave Master

by The Cave · Sightseeing day tours · Reykjavík

4.60· 1,699 Google reviews of the operator

Fine on your own
Self-guided

from €623.06 per person

No published departures in the coming months — ask us

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Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Challenging
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Departs
10:00, 13:00
Minimum age
12
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Experience the full size of the mighty Víðgelmir first hand.
Enter the cave using the aid of our
all-new walkway. At its end we leave the civilised cave world behind and venture on. Through bolder fields and rugged terrain we seek outthe rarely seen depths of the cave. It’s a pristine environment frozen in time so tread lightly.Tour Duration: 4hrs Difficulty: 3/5

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

Included

Professional guiding.
Helmet and headlamp.
Warmdrink and snack.

Good to know

We ask our guests to bring warm cloths, gloves and a hat with our a brim.
Small backpack (1 pair booking team)
Camera and your best smiles

Guest are asked to show up 15 min before tour departure.

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.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Reykjavík Luggage Storage in BSI Bus Terminal from BagBee is €12 — €611 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	The Cave · €623	BagBee · €12
Changing your mind	Free until 24 h before	Free until 2 h before
How hard it is	Challenging	Easy

The €611 buys you free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

Not for families with children under 12 — the operator will not take them, even with a parent.
Not for anyone unsure on their feet or carrying an injury — the operator rates this as physically demanding, and there is no easy version of the day.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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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 23 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Lava caves in Iceland: which one to visitRaufarhólshellir, Víðgelmir, Vatnshellir, Leiðarendi or Lofthellir. The easy one is near Reykjavík; the wild one is unlit and you crawl.

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