Lava tunnel walk with transfer from Reykjavík

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Lava tunnel walk with transfer from Reykjavík

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£92.00

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Language: English

Availability: Daily

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Duration: 3 hours

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Guided tour

Why you’ll love this…

Experience the awe-inspiring dimensions of Raufarhólshellir
The cool 4-degree temperature will add to the otherworldly atmosphere
Witness beautiful light columns illuminating the tunnel's interior
Discover an incredible spectrum of colours reflecting diverse minerals

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.

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What's included

Bus transportation
1 hour guided cave tour
Flashlight and protective helmet

What's not included

Food and beverages

Where

Meeting point:

The tour will start from the BSI Coach Terminal, located in downtown Reykjavík. If pick up was selected, please be ready and waiting 30 minutes before the start time listed on your voucher. If pick up is not selected, please make your own way to BSI Bus Terminal (Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík), arriving 15 minutes before the start time.

What to remember

Remember to bring:

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

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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 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 9 reviews

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4.5/5

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4.4/5

Safety

4.4/5

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4.4/5

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Jo
Solo traveller
17 March 2025
4.6
United Kingdom
Guided walk through the Lava Tunnel. Fantastic and beautiful worth seeing. Walkway in place but some areas of unsteady walking across rocks and ice.
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Vix
Travelled as a couple
5 February 2025
4.2
United Kingdom
We were collected from bus stop 9 but returned to bus stop 12 and expected to walk back to our hotel in blizzard conditions. We were not forewarned of this and my husband has a bad knee, so it was a bad end to an otherwise good trip.
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Christian
Solo traveller
31 July 2025
4.6
Sweden
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Jayne
Travelled with family
28 October 2024
5
United Kingdom
This excursion was fantastic and well worth and visit. Our tour guide was brilliant and her humour really made it extra special. The lava tunnels are stunning and the history about them was fascinating. Would highly recommend.
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J Ford
Travelled with a group of friends
6 March 2024
4.6
United Kingdom
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 and what bus to get then at the bus terminal no one to meet you and you had to find the next bus yourself .
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TUI Musement Traveler
14 February 2024
5
Netherlands

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