About this experience
Join our incredible adventure to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, where you’ll explore an 8,000-year-old lava tube, geothermal areas, seal colonies, and the breathtaking Kirkjufell Mountain—one of Iceland’s most photographed landmarks.
Follow in the footsteps of Jules Verne, Walter Mitty, and other explorers as you discover Iceland’s diverse and stunning landscapes.
Your journey begins in Reykjavik, where your guide will pick you up for an unforgettable West Iceland adventure.
On the first day, you’ll explore the wonders of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, including the famous Kirkjufell, the charming Arnarstapi fishing village, and black church of Búðir. After a day of sightseeing, you’ll spend the night in either Stykkishólmur or Borgarnes, depending on hotel availability.
On the second day, you’ll venture into the Víðgelmir lava cave, one of Iceland’s largest lava tubes, before visiting the stunning Hraunfossar and Barnafossar waterfalls, along with other scenic stops.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
What is included
- WiFi on board
- Vidgelmir Lava Cave
- Overnight accommodation with breakfast
- Driver/Guide
Not included
- Lunch & Dinner
- Hiking Boots Rental (3,000 ISK)
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Luggage Storage (1750 ISK)
Itinerary and highlights
The caving trip is an amazing experience as a part of the tour, lava caves are quite common in Iceland as the country is largely covered by lava fields
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up starts at 8:00 and might take 30 minutes. Please be ready at your selected location. Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk). For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Troll Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk).
For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.
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