Lava Tunnel Tour: Explore Raufarhólshellir with Transfer

Explore Raufarhólshellir, Iceland’s longest lava tunnel, on a guided tour with transport from Reykjavik. Discover unique geological features and enjoy stunning Icelandic nature.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Raufarholshellir - Explore Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest lava tunnels in Iceland, with transport to Reykjavik. An ideal half-a-day activity that combines amazing Icelandic nature just outside the capital Reykjavik. You will be provided with a helmet and headlamp and on this guided tour you will learn about and witness amazing geological…
What's Included
  • Walking sticks (optional)
  • Crampons (in winter)
  • Helmets
  • Headlamps
What's Not Included
  • Good hiking shoes
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on a tour to Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s longest lava tubes, with transportation included from Reykjavik. This perfect half-day excursion presents the stunning Icelandic landscape located just outside Reykjavik’s city limits. Helmets and headlamps will be provided for this guided tour, where you will encounter and learn about unique…

Location
Bus Terminal Reykjavík
Vatnsmýrarvegur
The bus to the Lava Tunnel is operated by Reykjavik Excursions and will leave Reykjavik from the BSÍ Bus Terminal in the city center. The tunnel is 30-40 minutes drive from Reykjavik.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kristin_m
Nov 29, 2024
A Chance to See Something Cool and Totally Unique - We had a great time on this tour - perfect for very cold weather because it’s not too long. The tunnel was very interesting, and our guide, Dimitri, was fantastic. It’s an interesting half-day excursion, leaving plenty of time to do something else in the afternoon.
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Farhat_m
Nov 28, 2024
Must do - When tunnels go pitch black for few mins. It was different experience all together. Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny too.
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Lucasx5053fr
Nov 27, 2024
Truly unique experience - Experience above expectations, despite being a fairly small place, necessarily, you can fully understand the role of nature in this magnificent country. It seems like an adventure in the center of the earth, very suggestive, full of lights and smells that only you can find them. The guide was very prepared and managed to convey well, in a nice and confidential way, the info and curiosities about the place.
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914cathrynh
Nov 24, 2024
Lava tunnel exploration - The most incredible experience, highly recommend this for a unique look into the world of volcanic activity. You walk through a tunnel which was formed by the passage of lava thousands of years ago. Very informative guide. You see different colours in the rocks due to mineral deposits, stalactites of ice , and experience total darkness at the end of the tunnel when the guide turns out the lights for a while. It can be difficult walking, I recommend you use the crampons which are offered and there are also walking poles and helmets provided.
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N8297tdmonikak
Nov 18, 2024
Something different - My son and I both enjoyed this tour. You will get a helmet with a flashlight. There are also walking sticks if desired. I found the walking stick helpful. Make sure you use your walking/hiking boots. The tour is great for anyone age 3 and up. The guide stopped at various places to point out interesting features of the tunnel. I can only recommend this tour.
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Goplaces06032069355
Nov 16, 2024
A Trip Into the Earth. - The Lava Tunnel is out of this world. One moment you're above ground and the next you're experiencing the remnants of the power our earth hides. It's an absolutely beautiful tunnel and the tour guide was very welcoming. They were humorous and educational throughout the duration of our visit.
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Vanessa_l
Nov 14, 2024
Fun and quick experience - Alex, our tour guide made the lava tunnel experience really enjoyable with his humorous jokes and he was so informative!
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Y5429elcristiand
Nov 9, 2024
Deep experience. - Fantastic tour, accompanied by a trained and passionate guide. Exploring not only the tunnel, but also one's own inner emotions, experiencing absolute darkness. Unique and unrepeatable experience.
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Sarah_t
Oct 18, 2024
Highly Recommend - Very cool experience to be inside the lava tunnel. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. He kept us moving at a good pace and explained a lot about the tunnel.
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N5071ibbarbarah
Oct 17, 2024
A cave worth seeing that is always recommended. - Very entertaining tour, guided tour in English, but good to understand. A friendly, cheerful and enthusiastic guide, as you always want her to be.
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