The Lava Tunnel: Experience the Bewitching Beauty of Raufarhólshellir, Iceland's Famous Lava Tube
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Raufarhólshellir
Explore the bewitching beauty of Raufarhólshellir, Iceland's famous lava tube. Experience the inner workings of a volcanic eruption and walk along the path where lava flowed. Book your tour now!
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Raufarhólshellir - 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.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Lights
- Helmets
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Journey through the renowned Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel, among Iceland’s largest and most famous lava tubes. Situated a short 30-40 minutes away from Reykjavík, it can be visited at any time of the year. Unravel the mysteries of a volcanic eruption as you traverse the route once followed by molten lava during the Leitahraun eruption 5200 years ago. The hour-long tour is enhanced with platforms and illuminations, making the visit to the cave an awe-inspiring experience. The tour provides all the necessary gear. Select your desired tour start time when you book. Please be aware that this tour does not offer pick up service and is intended for those self-driving.
- 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.
Location
Raufarhólshellir
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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Janell_m
May 15, 2024
Amazing experience! - Truly was an amazing experience! The lava tunnel was beautiful and the guide gave us a lot of information throughout the tour! Highly recommend
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Lucieah2159id
May 14, 2024
A must see in Iceland - It was a really unique experience, we loved the views and history of the volcanic activity. We were lucky the see the ice formations
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Elaine_c
May 8, 2024
Lava tour May 2024 - Great tour especially in early May since there are still icicles in the tunnel. Our guide Sóley was very knowledgeable. Bring layers, gloves and winter hat, Iceland is very windy.
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Andrewbb1561zf
May 8, 2024
Excellent tour @ The Lava Tunnel! - The tour was terrific. Our guide Jona was very nice and she provided excellent information on the history and formation of the lava tunnel.
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Y4956qklindaa
May 8, 2024
Magnificent experience - Magnificent experience! Lava Tunnel looks like out of this world when in fact it's very much deep in this world. I highly recommend including this unique place on your Golden Circle route. And the guide Dimitrios is great story teller!
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Trek174398
May 7, 2024
A must for any volcano interested traveler - The tour was everything we hoped for. Great tour guide who was very knowledgeable about geology and also made it fun as well as pointed out great picture opportunities. A must for any volcano interested traveler.
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Y6764qhyasminh
May 7, 2024
Great expirience - It was very intresting, the guide did tell some facts about volcanos amd iceland and some stories. Very special to walk trough a volcano tunnel.
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Linem714
May 6, 2024
Highly recommended! - The guide was great - and the cave was BEAUTIFUL!
Would recommend this experience, even in bad weather, as the cave will shelter you from the rain.
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Joppew2024
May 13, 2024
Short, but recommended - Wanted to do the full run, but wasnt allowed to, due to shoo limitations which werent very well stated. Regardless even though i felt the tour was a bit short, it was very beautifull and worth it!
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San
May 6, 2024
Beautiful natural phenomenon but too expensive for what you get - + Beautiful nature
+ well maintained
+ excellent guide
+ Nice to experience total darkness
- short excursion 50 minutes we were outside again.
- helmets with lights ... if you look around and half of them have their lights on, you are always blinded.
- way too expensive compared to what you get
- several groups in the cave at the same time... you can hardly take a photo anywhere without people in it
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