Activities

Lava tunnel walk with transfer from Reykjavík

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£86.00

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Language: English

Availability: Daily

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Duration: up to 3 hours

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Guided tour

Do this because

Explore the stunning lava tunnel of Raufarhólshellir
See a fantastic range of colors caused by different minerals
Experience nature in a unique way

What to expect

Witness the inside of a volcano and walk along the path where lava flowed thousands of years ago. On this tour you will visit the lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir which is located only 30 minutes from Reykjavík. The lava tunnel is one of the biggest in Iceland and is up to 30 metres wide and 10 metres high.

The lava tube ceiling has caved in near the entrance, which creates beautiful columns of light. You will experience an amazing range of colors in the tunnel which is caused by the different mineral types of the rock. The lava tunnel is a unique nature experience and is like entering into a new world. You walk around 350 metres into the lava tunnel and the temperature in the cave is around 4 degrees. The cave has also been the location for scenes from the Hollywood movie Noah with Anthony Hopkins.

What's included

Bus transportation
1 hour guided cave tour
Flashlight and protective helmet

What's not included

Food and beverages

Where

BSI Coach Terminal, Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Meeting point:

Tour starts at BSI Coach Terminal in downtown Reykjavík

What to remember

Dress warm and wear sturdy footwear
Raincoats are recommended as water usually leaks from the ceiling of the cave

Provider

Reykjavík Excursions

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

J Ford
From United States of America - March 2024

Travelled with a group of friends

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Overall the lava tunnel trip was very good and the guide was very informative the only downside was the transfers it wasn't very clear on pickup times ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - February 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Simon
From United Kingdom - January 2023

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The lava tunnels were amazing. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and able to answer any questions asked. The whole experience was mesmerising
tim
From United Kingdom - January 2023

Travelled with family

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Jez B
From United Kingdom - January 2023

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Lava tunnel experience was excellent, informative and knowledgable guide. Coach transfer very poor Picked up at stop 1, then told us we were being d ...
Bookworm
From United Kingdom - December 2022

Travelled with family

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

It is a beautiful walk inside the lava tunnel. The science of how it was formed is fascinating. The rocks are beautiful. The experience of pitch darkn ...

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