From Reykjavík: The Lava Tunnel tour with Round-trip Transfer
Description
Raufarhólshellir offers a rare chance to walk through a 5,200-year-old lava tunnel, showcasing stunning rock formations, seasonal ice sculptures, and award-winning lighting. Its accessibility and guided pathways make it a safe yet immersive way to experience Iceland’s volcanic history, just 30 minutes from Reykjavík.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.15 – Vesturbugt Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age: 6 years old
- Remember to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, head-wear, gloves and hiking shoes.
- Caving equipment will be provided, however you are advised to wear good hiking shoes and gloves.
- This is a small group tour ensuring a more personalized experience.
Reviews(89)
Great tour! It’s an hour long and so interesting. There are lots of steps up and down all on lava rocks but they’re not slippery at all! Plenty of hand rails For you. Beautiful drive from downtown Reykjavik
Hi there, thank you for the kind review. Glad the lava tunnel was a great hour, and the note on accessibility is useful for future visitors. Arctic Adventures Team
It was a great tour. I learned a lot about volcanos. The guide was very engaging.
Hi there, thanks for sharing! The Lava Tunnel is a good way to get a feel for how the volcanic side of Iceland actually works underground, and a guide who can make the geology click is half the trip. Would be happy to welcome you on other tours as well! Arctic Adventures Team
Awesome my husband has a prosthetic leg and was delighted he could do this tour real bucket list moment and the little stop at the geothermal was an added bonus so thank you Simon for being so helpful and Alex at the cave’s hilarious 🤣
Loved this- we were three adults and three kids aged 10. Kids loved the adventure, and the guide was really funny and informative.
I had an amazing time! The walk itself wasn't very strenuous (though watching where you step is a good idea), and I learned a lot. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the lava tube specifically and about general Icelandic volcanology. She also gave us plenty of time on the way out of the tunnel to take as many pictures as we wanted. I highly recommend this excursion if you have a free morning.
Dear Maddie, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the Lava Tunnel and found it both informative and manageable. It is great to know that our guide’s knowledge of the lava caves and Icelandic volcanology added to your experience, and that you had plenty of time to capture photos. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad you had such an enjoyable morning with us. - Arctic Adventures Team
Visited the lava tunnels when on a break with the family. The guide Javier was very knowledgeable. He made the visit very enjoyable. It’s good to understand more about Iceland, how it was formed and its history. The tunnel tour does not last long. Maybe 30 mins. It was completely fine. It’s cold in there but was not slippy or strenuous. Did climb over a few boulders. But 99.9% of the tour is in a walkway / path. There are steps to walk up and down down. Very enjoyable visit
Dear Stacey, Thank you for choosing us for your Lava Tunnel exploration! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and learned so much about our beautiful country. We truly appreciate your kind words about Javier—he will be thrilled to know that his knowledge and passion made your visit even more special. As the excursion is classified as easy, we’re pleased to hear that you found it comfortable and not strenuous. Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on more of our adventures in the future! - Arctic Adventures Team
The pickup and drop off was easy. Our driver was very friendly and helpful. The lava Tunnel tour was very interesting. Amazing views.
Excellent experience to be had by all The guide was very knowledgeable. The cave guide made it very interesting and we learned a lot. Good value for money Ideal for young children up to adults
We had a great morning at the Lava Tunnel after our golden circle tour was cancelled due to weather. Franklin our guide was incredible - friendly, funny and very knowledgeable! He filled our bus journey with stories and anecdotes about Iceland and its history which was excellent! He made the trip! The lava tunnel was great and well managed but wish it was slightly longer - another stop or two with some extra information as it was so interesting to be down there! All in all, a worthwhile trip and would recommend to anyone! I learnt a lot
It was not worth the time, cost and effort to do this trip. When we got to the cave it was amazing but only to find out they take you only 20 feet into the cave
