Lava Show: Experience Real Molten Lava Up Close

This is the world’s singular live LAVA SHOW, where you can securely witness genuine molten lava from a close distance within a managed setting. An experience filled with sensory stimulation that is as enlightening as it is breathtaking. A unique encounter unparalleled to any other thing you’ve previously seen or accomplished.

Duration: 55 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lava Show - Lava Show is the first and only show in the world where you can safely experience red-hot molten lava in close proximity. You’ll see it flowing, hear it sizzling and feel the heat that radiates from it. It is an educational and exhilarating one-of-a-kind experience that has received numerous awards and been recognized for its highly…
What's Included
  • Educational video on Icelandic volcanism
  • Safety glasses
  • Live lava host demonstrating lava behavior
  • Experience real lava up close
  • Q&A session
  • Entry/Admission - Lava Show in Vík
  • Dramatic history of 1918 Katla eruption
What's Not Included
  • A backstage tour after the show (optional add-on)
  • A giftwrapped piece of lava from the show (optional add-on)
Additional Information
  • Note: she show starts on the dot so we recommend arriving 20 minutes early
  • Note: the show may not be suitable for the very youngest children (under 5)
  • Note: it gets pretty hot in the showroom when the lava flows in (nice and toasty)
Location
Lava Show
Vikurbraut 5
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Reedmangreg
Aug 31, 2024
Entertaining & Educating! - We discovered this place in 2022 when we were having a lunch at the Soup Company cafe that these 2 business share... so in 2024 when we revisited Iceland and Vik in particular we decided to see what the Lava Show is about - and I must say we had a blast! The more I tell you the info the more I would spoil the surprise for you but just the visual aspects and the fact it gets super hot inside a big ventilated room should be enough to bate people to do it, and they should - it's a once in a lifetime experience for certain, they burn and recycle the basalt lava that spilled onto the beach area here over the last centuries from the nearby volcanos - pretty amazing if you think about it!
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Jillj707
Aug 31, 2024
Don't miss this experience - This was a show that the hotel recommended so we reserved our seats (highly recommended!) and had a fantastic time! Tom came out and gave a brief presentation and then the lava entered the room. Tom talked about different forms of lava and demonstrated various things that happen with lava and why it forms the way it does. It was truly the highlight of our trip around Iceland!
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Ryanho
Aug 28, 2024
Not to be missed - Amazing - Amazing experience, really worth it. It is really nice to be able to learn more about the lava and get close to it in a very safe way. Ann-Sophie, our host, was amazing. Her presentation and demonstration were just awesome. She answered the questions the crowd put forward. It was such an amazing experience and I will bring friends who are visiting in the future.
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Mmccoy53
Aug 27, 2024
Must see show - Fantastic one of a kind show. Very informative and educational. Tom the host of the show was fantastic. He really adds to the lava show. When visiting Iceland be sure to see
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Carlil1005
Aug 26, 2024
Worth it - Educational, but not so lengthy and educational that your older child or teenager will get bored. It’s unlikely you’ll ever get this close to lava so it is a unique experience. Learned a lot of interesting facts. The presenter was great.
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Elyse_p
Aug 24, 2024
Fun experience - We went to the Lava Show in Vik. It was very bad weather and our outdoor activities were cancelled for the day so we were lucky to have an indoor activity. It was educational and entertaining.
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Londoncouple_10
Aug 23, 2024
Mesmerising from start to finish - We are a family from the UK with two children age 10 and 12. We were all captivated from start to finish. Highly recommend this activity.
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Juergg2014
Aug 19, 2024
Great experience - An absolute must in Vik. Great experience and very informative. Reservation is recommended and it has enough parking.
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Neil_c
Aug 18, 2024
Excellent lava show - Volcano information and live presentation . Excellent presentation . The presenter was good and knowledgeable
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C574grdinal
Aug 18, 2024
A great experience - We thoroughly enjoyed this show and learned a lot about the history of volcanic activity in the region. Our host was excellent and also had a great sense of humor! And added bonus was the wonderful restaurant that shares the space, we had arrived 1 hour before our showtime and were able to enjoy bowls of delicious soup and pasta before our entry time.
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From $43
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).