The Lava Tunnel Tour - Raufarhólshellir
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. Located just 30-40 minutes from Reykjavík, the tunnel is easily accessible year round. Discover the inner workings of a volcanic eruption and walk along the path where lava flowed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred approximately 5200 years ago. Our tour is approximately one hour whereas platforms and lights have been incorporated - making the experience of visiting the cave simply breathtaking. The tour includes all necessary equipment. Choose your preferred departure time upon booking. Please note that this tour does not include pick up and is for self driving passengers only.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
- Lights
- Helmets
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. Discover the inner workings of a volcanic eruption and walk along the path where lava flowed underground during the Leitahraun eruption over 5000 years ago. Our tour is approximately one hour whereas platforms and lights have been incorporated - making the experience of visiting the cave simply breathtaking. The tour difficulty is rated as easy, although guests need to walk over uneven surfaces and up and down stairs. Helmets and headlamps are provided and the guests go in a group with an English speaking guide who provides information about the unique geological features inside the Tunnel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Great experience
It was so wet down there. Be prepared. Definitely need rain jacket and rain pants. Pretty cool to learn about how it was formed.
5Lava Tunnel Tour
The tour was an hour total, which included about 45 minutes of guide and 15 minutes of photography. The guide did a good job explaining how and what we were experiencing. Just also, it can be wet and cold down there.
5Great Tour & Great Guide
We stopped by and had a fantastic lava tunnel tour (sorry, we forgot the guides name but he was an Environmental Science grad). He was very professional and informative and we learned a lot about volcanology & how the tunnels were formed. The guide was very engaging and didn’t resort to the cheesy canned humor which other tours often do. An unexpected find was that gun being aged in barrels in the tunnel so of course we bought a collectors bottle to enjoy when we get home
5Walking into a dark tunnel
Excellent time in the tunnel, very informative guide. Make to to bring warm clothes and sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots, you will be walking over rocky terrain, not wheel chair accessible. They will supply helmet and flash light.
5Unique experience
This was a real cool experience. The tunnel is not very long and easy to navigate unless you have mobility issues. The colors in the tunnel were the highlight for us. You get a history lesson and a total dark experience too.
5A Great Experience
Totally enjoyed the Lava Cave Tunnel. Our guide was very informative with a sense of humor. We did have to do some walking on uneven surfaces but we were prepared. It was also cool in the cave. At one point, our guide turned off all the lights and we had total darkness. And you cannot see a thing. Great experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tunnel is very easily accessed about 30 minutes drive from Reykjavik. Head east on road no. 1 and drive for about 18 km. Turn right onto road no. 39 (Þorlákshöfn) and drive for another 12 km. You will see our service building and parking lot on the left (if coming from Reykjavik).
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Raufarhólshellir
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommend for children under the age of 3
- Not recommended for people with back, knee or other health issues
- Sturdy shoes are important and it is recommend that you bring rain coat / jacket.
- Bathrooms are available on location.
How it compares in Reykjavik
- Its from-price is 87% below the median of the 1582 experiences we list in Reykjavik.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 1582.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the northernmost capital of any nation, a colourful, compact city of art and music that opens onto Iceland's volcanic landscapes.
The landmark Hallgrímskirkja church, its tower inspired by basalt columns, rises above streets of brightly painted houses. Down by the harbour, the glass-fronted Harpa concert hall shimmers on the water, and the Sun Voyager sculpture faces the sea toward Mount Esja. Laugavegur, the main shopping street, is lined with design shops, cafés and bars.
Top-ranked sights in Reykjavik: Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Harpa.
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