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The 14 Best Cave Tours in the World

14 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Show caves are lit and easy; wild caves want boots and a helmet. These 14 split the two clearly, with temperature, walking distance, how many steps there are and whether the tour is guided.

Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour - Meeting at Jökulsárlón and getting ready
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

1.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jökulsárlón, ride a Super Jeep toward Vatnajökull, then walk 5 to 15 minutes to a changing natural ice cave. Guides such as Fannar, Alex, Axel, and Mr B explain glacier science and history while you explore blue ice with crampons and safety gear.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept the adventure fun. He had a good vibe about him. The sights were amazing on and in the glacier!”

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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - Starting at Troll Expeditions in Hof
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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

2.Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Meet at Troll Expeditions in Hof for a four-hour small-group trip onto Falljökull. Your guide provides crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, then leads you across crevasses and ice ridges into a changing blue ice cave. Guides such as Maria, Elena, and Camino are praised for patient safety help and great photo stops.

“Very fun tour with a lot of interesting sights to see. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. You will need to be relatively fit for the hike as it’s a long walk with some steep parts. But it will be well worth the journey up. Strongly recommend.”

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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour - Walking across the ice to the cave
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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

3.Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,681 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $162

Meet Arctic Adventures by the orange truck at Jökulsárlón, then ride a Super Jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull. Walk about 15 to 20 minutes across the ice, fit your crampons, and explore a changing natural cave with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Thor, Dori, AJ, and Benny are praised for clear explanations and great photos.

“Great tour, guide was very informative and helped take neat pictures”

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East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari - Sea caves, cliffs, and clear blue water
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East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari

4.East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,090 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Ride a rugged Land Rover Defender through Konnos National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Monica, Tony, Andreas, or Stav. Expect sea caves, natural bridges, old churches, Cape Greko views, Lovers Bridge, and time to swim at Konnos Beach. The ride is bumpy, open-air, and part of the fun.

“Our guide was lovely and very kind had a really good time”

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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour - From Jökulsárlón to the glacier by super jeep
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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

5.From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Ride a custom super jeep from Jökulsárlón to Breiðamerkurjökull, then walk 1 to 4 km toward a natural ice cave. Your English-speaking guide provides helmets and crampons when needed, explains glacial change, and allows time for photos. The cave varies with weather and season.

“The ride up there was fun in their big 4x4 van. The ice cave was amazing and beautiful. It was worth the time and money for the average tourist. We enjoyed it!”

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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull - Meeting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

6.Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

Meet at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon for a 3-hour guided outing on Vatnajökull. A modified 4x4 carries you toward the ice, where guides such as Michal, Hanka, Barbara, or Alex may lead a 1.6 to 4-kilometer walk to one or more blue ice features.

“The experience was amazing! Barbara the guide was really good and informative.”

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From Sofia: Rila Monastery & Optional St. Ivan Cave Day Tour - The three-hour journey through the Bulgarian countryside
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From Sofia: Rila Monastery & Optional St. Ivan Cave Day Tour

7.Rila Monastery & Optional St. Ivan Cave Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 647 reviews · 8 - 11 hours · from $23Best value

Travel from Sofia to Rila Monastery in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, with commentary from guides such as Hristo, Lubo, Maya, or Dafina. Add the forest walk to St. Ivan’s Cave for a short but rugged climb, and allow up to 11 hours for the full outing.

“The tour is highly recommended!! Everything was well described and organized. Our driver was very friendly and drove safely. Our tour guide Lubo was very open and humorous. He shared a lot of exciting information with us. The monastery is in a wonderful location and is ideal for a visit. (The small bakery behind the monastery has delicious baked goods.) And Ivan's Cave is also worth a visit!”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - Starting at Skaftafell Base Camp
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

8.Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

From Skaftafell, you’ll take a 20-minute 4x4 ride to Falljökull, then hike across Vatnajökull with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. Your English-speaking guide, such as Ola, James, or Albin, leads you into a natural ice cave and explains the glacier’s changing shapes.

“Our guide Tin was excellent. Very attentive to everyone in the group. Very knowledgeable.”

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Lanzarote: Volcanos of Timanfaya and Caves Tour with Lunch - Along the lava coast to El Golfo
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Lanzarote: Volcanos of Timanfaya and Caves Tour with Lunch

9.Volcanos of Timanfaya and Caves Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 9 hours · from $112

Spend nine hours crossing Lanzarote by coach, from the lava coast and El Golfo to Timanfaya, La Geria, and Jameos del Agua. Your guide explains the island in English, Spanish, French, or German. Lunch, park entry, transport, and insurance are included, while wine tasting and camel rides cost extra.

“An absolute brilliant day out. Ines the guide was very knowledgeable and looked after all the group. She was able to keep us ahead of the other tour groups and still gave us time to view the sites. Mario our driver was excellent and navigated the narrow roads excellently. We had chosen this trip to celebrate our ruby wedding anniversary and it was well worth it.”

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Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull - Walking toward Vatnajökull’s changing ice
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Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull

10.Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 410 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

From Jökulsárlón, ride a modified 4x4 toward Vatnajökull National Park, then walk to a natural ice cave selected for the day’s weather and safety. Guides such as Axel, Fannar, David, and Peter explain the glacier and help with photos. Expect changing cave colors, rough ground, and possible waiting.

“Was not too happy with this tour. 3 hour tour was 25 minutes of being in a small cave and taking photos. Waited in the cold for an hour as there were so many groups - not worth it after driving 4 hours from Reykjavik.”

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Puerto Natales: Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave - From Puerto Natales to Lago Sarmiento
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Puerto Natales: Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

11.Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 11 hours · from $83

Spend a full day touring Torres del Paine with hotel pickup, bilingual guidance, short walks, and scenic stops at Lago Sarmiento, Nordenskjöld Lake, Pehoe Lake, Grey Lake, and the Cuernos viewpoint. Guides such as Cami, Margo, Ignacio, and Ceci are praised for clear explanations of wildlife, geology, and Patagonian culture.

“De guide was very friendly and enthusiastic and had a lot of knowledge about the park.”

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Paradise Cave – Phong Nha Cave 1 day tour in National Park

12.Paradise Cave – Phong Nha Cave 1 day tour in National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $55Top rated

Travel from Dong Hoi or Phong Nha to Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave with an English-speaking guide, lunch, hotel pickup, and return transport. Expect a jungle golf cart ride, cave stairs, a dragon boat through an underground river, and a group capped at 15 people.

“Our visit to the caves in Phong Nha National Park was an absolute highlight. The scenery was stunning from start to finish, and the whole experience felt well thought out and exciting. A big shoutout to our guide, Chocolate—she kept the Read more”

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Wadi Rum Cave Camping with Jeep Tour - The afternoon jeep route, from spring to canyon
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Wadi Rum Cave Camping with Jeep Tour

13.Wadi Rum Cave Camping with Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $126

You’ll explore Wadi Rum by open-air jeep with a local English-speaking Bedouin guide, stopping at springs, canyons, rock bridges, dunes, and Chicken Rock. Then sleep in a cave, watch sunset, share a traditional dinner, and wake to breakfast beneath the desert sky. Guides may include Mohammad, Faris, or Saba.

“11/10 would recommend, an amazing experience in the desert with a great team. Sleeping under the Milky Way was an unforgettable experience.”

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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour - Minneriya safari: the day’s most uncertain reward
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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

14.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · from $68

Leave Colombo, Negombo, or Kandy at 7:30 a.m. for Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, and a Minneriya safari. You get a private air-conditioned car, hotel pickup, bottled water, and an English-speaking driver. Entrance fees, lunch, and the safari jeep cost extra. Expect a very long day.

“Our driver Wasa was perfect. He took excellent care of us and got us back in time for our dinner reservations. It is a long day, more like 12-14 hrs if you want to do everything and depending how long you spend at the safari. It took some time to find the elephants so we decided to not hike up Sigiryia rock and the whole trip was 12.5hrs.”

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