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Lava Caving Tour in Reykjavik: Explore Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel in 3 hours
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Reykjavík
Embark on a thrilling 3-hour lava caving tour in Reykjavik. Explore the magnificent Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel, one of Iceland's largest, and discover its fascinating history. Don't miss this unique adventure!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Reykjavik Excursions - Meeting point is at BSI Bus Terminal
- Raufarholshellir - We visit the lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir located only 30 minutes from Reykjavík. We will witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption while we walk in the path of a lava that flowed thousands of years ago. The lava tunnel is one of the biggest in Iceland and gets 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. The fantastic range of colours of the tunnel wall is caused by the different mineral types of the rock.
What's Included
- 1 hour guided cave tour
- Use of flashlight
- Bus fare
- Use of protective helmet
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Depart from Reykjavík and embark on a one-hour tour to Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel, a mere 30-minute drive. Traverse the trail of the lava and gain insights into the history of the tunnel. Known as one of Iceland’s largest lava tunnels, parts of the movie ‘Noah’ were filmed within its confines. This excursion includes the services of a driver-cum-guide and necessary safety gear.
- Remember to dress warmly and wear sturdy foot wear
- Minimum age is 3 years
Location
Bus Terminal Reykjavík
Vatnsmýrarvegur
BSI Bus Terminal is the meeting point for the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(167 Ratings)
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Kassiani_v
Jun 22, 2024
Interesting activity - Amazing experience, knowledgable and pleasant guide.I highly recommend this activity.Put your helmets on!
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Nicole_t
Jun 21, 2024
Dimitri was great!! - Dimitri was an exceptional guide and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our experience and would recommend the Lava Cave tour to others visiting Iceland.
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Barbara_v
Jun 19, 2024
Cave Tour Excellent - The tunnel was really a cave. Walking on the wet stones was a little awkward, but my husband and I could do it. We wore helmets and had lights. Most of the cave tour was on grates and stairs over areas not to be traveled on and were informative. The guide knew a lot about the cave and the rock formations. The only thing the guide did not know was the name of the Iceland God of volcanoes. When asked, she said, "They have a volcano God." I answered yes, but I did not know how to pronounce the name. She replied she was from Canada. The volcano guide in Iceland is Surtr.
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Hebe_a
Jun 6, 2024
Amazing! - Guide was fantastic, tour as described. Very educational and so much fun. Not much else to say but the system has a minimum word requirement.
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Lowell_j
May 8, 2024
Case Experience - The driver was on time. One of the greatest of my life walking through the caves. The tour guide was very knowable. I am very happy that I booked the experience with Viator. I would recommend the tour to any one. Lowell
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Janos_p
Apr 28, 2024
Superb trip with a fantastic guide - Alex made this trip a true adventure - unforgettable experience, I must say!
The best parts: the ice formations and the formidable darkness and silence in the tunnel.
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Anjali_p
Apr 19, 2024
Epic experience - highly recommend! - Epic experience - was even more spectacular in real than the pictures. Lara was a superb guide and made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
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Pamela_l
Jun 11, 2024
Overall.good - It was interesting and the guide was good but actual tour seemwd short in comparison to the bus ride.
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L8934keyvonnes
Apr 28, 2024
Short and entertaining - If you are looking for a short and entertaining tour not too far from Reykjavik, the Lava tunnel tour is a good choice. You go about 400 meters in, 30 meters deep. The guide was very fun. We booked it with transfer from the BIS terminal which went smoothly.
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Pbl72
Jun 15, 2024
Not picked up - I was not picked up from the hotel. The contact phone number was not operational. Ruined my day. No much you can do in Reikjavik if your tour is canceled or not picked up. Sadly, a very frequent experience . Tour operators in Reykjavik are not reliable
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