Lava tunnel walk with transfer from Reykjavík
Activities

Lava tunnel walk with transfer from Reykjavík

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
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£87.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
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
  • check Bus transportation
  • check 1 hour guided cave tour
  • check Flashlight and protective helmet
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and beverages
Where

BSI Coach Terminal, Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Meeting point:
The tour will start from the BSI Coach Terminal, located 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
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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 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 8 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.6/5

Staff

4.3/5

Safety

4.3/5

Service

4.3/5

  • Vix

    From United States of America - February 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    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 ...

  • Jayne

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    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 ...

  • 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

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