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The Lava Tunnel - Standard Tour

Step inside an Icelandic lava tube thousands of years old with an expert guide

Duration: 1h
Live guide: English
Provider: The Lava Tunnel
Registered address: Klettagarðar 12, 104, Reykjavik, IS
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Venture inside the spectacular lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest lava tubes in Iceland! Learn about the inner workings of a volcano, see the ice sculptures formed inside the entrance and come away a red-hot volcano expert!

If you've been looking for Iceland's 'underground' scene, you've just found it. Join an expert guide for a journey like no other, into the inner workings of a volcano!

Get a 1-hour 'tunnel taster' - you'll be in the safe hands of a knowledgeable leader, who'll walk and talk you through the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir.

This is one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. Learn about the inner workings of a volcano, touch walls that are thousands of years old, and find out about Iceland's volcanos in the most exciting setting ever!

In winter, see the amazing ice sculptures which have formed inside the entrance of the cave - it's unlike anything you've seen before.

  • The meeting point is on Road 39, Þrengslavegur, not far from the Tsection where you go on to Road 38. It is in the area called Ölfus 816
  • Make sure you're at the meeting point at the designated time.
  • Show your smartphone ticket to the tour guide

Getting There

The Lava Tunnel is less than 30 minutes from Reykjavik: Head east on road 1, turn onto road 39 after approximately 18km. You will find The Lava Tunnel parking lot after approximately 12km.

Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
Monday
10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
The Lava Tunnel
81, 6, Reykjavík
  • Cancellation is possible up until your selected timeslot.
  • Rescheduling is possible anytime before your visit.

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