Grundarfjördur – Caves, Craters and Coves 

Excursion

Price from

$519

Duration
6h30
Season
Available all year
Min. number
10 traveller(s)
Booking code
G-GRF3

Look out from atop a volcanic crater, hike stunning coastal trails, and explore underground caves.
  • Walk around the stunning volcanic crater Saxhóll

  • Join a scenic hike in the Snæfellsjökull area and marvel at the glacier view

  • Visit Djúpalónssandur black pebble beach and the cave at the beachside

  • Take a journey underground and learn where Jules Verne found inspiration for his famous sci-fi novel


Spectacular scenes that inspired Jules Verne

Hike to the top of beautiful Saxhóll Crater and enjoy views of the snowy peak of Snæfellsjökull. Next, discover the stunning black pebble beach, Djúpalónssandur. Take in magnificent views from the clifftop and look out for stone hut ruins on your way to a picturesque cove. Then descend 115 ft underground at Vatnshellir Cave to see amazing colours and lava formations.  

Practical information

  • Language: English/German 

  • Port: Grundarfjördur  

  • Included: hot drinks and snacks 

  • Walking Information: Loose gravel, mud paths, and paved surfaces. Expect steps and inclined surfaces.

  • Remarks/Requirements: Approximately 2 hours of total driving time. We recommend bringing warm clothes and gloves, as the temperature underground is 6°C/43°F. Helmets and flashlights will be provided. 

  • Not accessible for wheelchairs. 

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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