At Caves of Laugarvatn, you walk into an actual home carved into the earth where Icelandic families lived less than 100 years ago. This isn’t a replica or a museum setup. It’s the real thing.
Our tours are small, personal, and rooted in local history. We don’t just show you the caves. We tell the stories of the people who lived there, how they raised families and built lives with nothing but nature on their side.
If you’re looking for something even more special, we offer a private tour that includes a taste of traditional Icelandic food like dried fish, smoked lamb, and Brennivín.
Highlights
30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
The Cave People - Laugarvatnshellar
Guests will meet us at the service area next to the parking lot. One of our guides will be there to greet you, wearing branded outdoor clothing with our logo. Customers will spot us straight away
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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When you arrive at Caves of Laugarvatn, one of our guides will greet you at the service area by the parking lot. From there, we walk up to the caves, where your guide will share stories, show old photographs, and explain how people lived, worked, and raised families in these caves just a hundred years ago. You’ll get to step inside and explore the original homes built directly into the rock.
25 minutes
Caves of Laugarvatn Standard Tour
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At Caves of Laugarvatn, you walk into an actual home carved into the earth where Icelandic families lived less than 100 years ago. This isn’t a replica or a museum setup. It’s the real thing.
Our tours are small, personal, and rooted in local history. We don’t just show you the caves. We tell the stories of the people who lived there, how they raised families and built lives with nothing but nature on their side.
If you’re looking for something even more special, we offer a private tour that includes a taste of traditional Icelandic food like dried fish, smoked lamb, and Brennivín.
Highlights
30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
The Cave People - Laugarvatnshellar
Guests will meet us at the service area next to the parking lot. One of our guides will be there to greet you, wearing branded outdoor clothing with our logo. Customers will spot us straight away
