Where to Go Underground: the 6 Best Three-Day Cave Trips Worldwide

1.3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058Our pick

This small-group tour takes you from Reykjavík to Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, the South Coast, Jökulsárlón, and a natural blue ice cave. Expect glacier gear, super-jeep transport, two hotel nights, breakfasts, and an English-speaking driver-guide. Northern Lights sightings depend on weather and solar activity.

“It was an amazing trip to explore the beauty of Iceland with our tour guide Iskren. I did not know which photo to post, because they were all beautiful. Iskren was professional, he taught us a lot of things about the history of Iceland and made extra stops to enhance our experience. Although we did not see the northern lights unfortunately, Iskren checked every half hour for us while we were sleeping. Thanks to him! Overall, a once in a lifetime experience!”

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2.All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · from $290Best value

Spend two nights aboard a 5-star Halong Bay cruise with meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and a day boat excursion. Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter is offered. Staff names associated with departures include Kenny, Ha, Chinh, Gin, and Tim, while Ivy handles booking support.

“What a brilliant 3 days full of activities, food was gorgeous crew where so happy and friendly. Kenny the tour guide was outstanding, not forgetting the lovely ivy that helped with my booking and kept in touch with me about transport and timings absolutely fantastic.”

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3.From Reykjavik: 3-Day South Coast Winter Tour with Ice Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews · 3 days · from $977

Travel from Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as Hakon, David, or Guli, visiting the Golden Circle, South Coast waterfalls, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, and a seasonal Vatnajökull ice cave. You’ll stay two nights in countryside hotels, enjoy breakfast, and avoid winter driving.

“Everything went just perfect. Accommodation five stars, vehicles five star, guide seven stars!”

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4.Iceland 3-Day Tour Golden Circle, Glacier Lagoon, & Ice Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 3 days · from $991

Travel from Reykjavik in a group of up to 18, visiting Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, the South Coast, Jokulsarlon, Diamond Beach, a natural ice cave, and Vatnajokull. Guides such as Kacper, Soli, Didi, and Sindri are praised for lively stories and careful safety advice.

“It was amazing. An experience I won’t soon forget, anybody looking for an adventure I think you’d be happy with this tour.”

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5.3D2N Luxury HaLong Bay with Aspira Cruise: kayak, Cat Ba island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $373

Spend two nights aboard Aspira Cruise in Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay, with kayaking or a bamboo boat at Light and Dark Cave, a Cat Ba visit to Viet Hai Village, Tai Chi, a jacuzzi, cooking class, and full-board meals. Hanoi transfers cost extra, and the ship can carry up to 40 people.

“We loved every moment of our Aspira Cruise. The rooms were so luxurious, staff were so friendly, the food was delicious and always varied. The activities over the 3 days were great, we particularly enjoyed cycling around Cat Ba Island and into Viet Village. Thank you to the team on board !”

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6.Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waiotapu and Waitomo 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 3 days · from $1,135

Travel from Auckland in a small group of up to 12 with an English-speaking guide. Visit Hobbiton, Te Puia, Waiotapu, Taupo and Waitomo, then spend two nights in Rotorua with a Mitai cultural evening, hotel breakfast and Polynesian Spa time.

“I had a fantastic time! I particularly loved Rotorua, and was really glad to be able to see it, particularly the Mitai evening and Waiotapu. I don't drive so this allowed me to see things I wouldn't have been able to otherwise. Everything was organised so efficiently, especially considering people in the group were doing different things. I never had to worry about anything! The drivers and guides were all so friendly and knowledgeable. It *is* a lot of money to spend for just 3 days, but considering how much was included, I don't regret it!”

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