The Lava Tunnel Tour - Raufarhólshellir
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Have only limited time for sightseeing in Iceland? Enjoy a flexible way to explore one of the country's longest lava tunnels on this tour of Raufarhólshellir. Equipped with a helmet and headlamp, you'll see some of the tunnel’s most notable features, and will learn about the changing colors of the rock formations from a guide. This tour departs regularly, making it easy to slot into even the busiest sightseeing schedule.
- Choose a departure time to suit your schedule
- Enjoy an accessible dose of Iceland's volcanic scenery at Raufarhólshellir
- Learn insider facts and stories from your guide as you go
- Headlamp and helmet included to make exploring simple and safe
What's Included
- Helmets
- Lights
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Raufarhólshellir816, Iceland
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).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Raufarhólshellir
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommend for children under the age of 3
- Not recommended for people with back, knee or other health issues
- Service animals allowed
- Sturdy shoes are important and it is recommend that you bring rain coat / jacket.
- Most travelers can participate
- Bathrooms are available on location.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Juliet_H
Our guide was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly funny & knowledgeable. This was a great experience and I highly recommend it.
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Erika_R, Aug 2026
fun and informative, great way to get away from the rain lol. Our guide was nice and the group was small
Maira_L, Aug 2026
We didn't know how this experience was going to be great and boy did it not deceive. Our guide had so much knowledge and fun facts, we had a blast!
Alyssa_T, Aug 2026
The staff was very helpful in catering to me since I had just missed my scheduled tour. When I actually did the tour, I found the guide very entertaining and resourceful. I didn't actually love being in the cave with no lights since at one point they turn all the lights off to show you how it would be like alone in a cave. It only lasts for a minute. It's also very cold in the cave so bundle up!
Bette_L, Aug 2026
We could not go in the tunnel because it cannot accommodate people with canes. We were told to contact Vator to get a refund.
Jacqueline_S, Aug 2026
Our tour guide was hilarious and mixed all the facts in with jokes and stories. We got to experience total darkness, which was surreal. Just make sure to dress warm! It’s constantly in the 30s in the tunnel.
Elizabeth_D, Aug 2026
This was a great experience for our family with teens! There were other families with younger children and they also had a good time. This is not a handicap accessible adventure, rocky wet terrain walking down.
Cohen_A, Aug 2026
The lava caves were super cool. They went very deep and it was stunning. They turned off the lights to experience total darkness which was awesome. MUST DO activity if you are staying near Reykjavik. Our guide Alex was funny and knowledgeable, he made the experience overall incredible.
Michelle_V, Aug 2026
This was such a cool experience. We did it on the start of our ring road trip. So very cool to learn about lava caves. I have only been in natural caves so this was interesting. And the guide was very kind, funny and informative. The coolest part I would say was when he turned the lights off and we truly were able to experience complete darkness in the cave. Wow!
Melissa_A, Aug 2026
Awesome tour but it is very rocky and uneven. We traveled with a few older ladies and it was challenging for them. But they still did it, and loved it. Very friendly tour guides.
Anna_P, Jul 2026
Our tour guide was fantastic and we really enjoyed the tunnel. It is beautiful and easy excursion. So glad we did this.
Manuela_S, Jul 2026
It was amazing!! Jona was fantastic and explained so many interesting things
Absolutely worth going !!
Timothy_S, Jul 2026
This was an amazing tour through a real lava tunnel. The drive was easy out of Reykjavek and the experience was unforgettable.
Randy_C, Jul 2026
A bit of a drive out of town but well worth it. We came back through the lava fields which added to the adventure.
Erin_T, Jul 2026
This was such a cool and unique experience. I loved it. The guide was very knowledgeable! I would definitely recommend.
Katherine_C, Jun 2026
This experience was much better than I anticipated. The old lava tunnel was really neat to walk through, and our guide provided a lot of interesting facts along the way. It's so cool to experience the temperature changes, see the result of years and years of ancient lava flow and then be plunged into complete and total darkness towards the end of the tunnel/tour to see just how daunting it would be in a place like that without the use of headlamps or lights. Definitely one to experience if you get the chance!
Shaleen_S, Jun 2026
A little misleading. They say suitable for all, but I found it difficult to navigate the uneven ground and 3 of us stopped half way. The caution they give you AFTER you buy the ticket is more accurate than the original presentation. They do provide trekking poles, which is nice, but also shows they are aware of the difficulties.
Tiffany_C, Jun 2026
Daphne was a knowledgeable and wonderful guide. We absolutely enjoyed this Lava Cave tour--it was fascinating, fun, BEAUTIFUL, and we learned so much! Don't miss it!
Jagoda_M, Jun 2026
It was amazing to see such a beautiful lava tunnel. Our guide Gerard was excellent, he made sure everyone in the group was able to keep up and felt comfortable. He also shared some history and interesting facts with us.
Sridhar_P, Jun 2026
Tour guide and he his knowledgeable narrative in the short 1hrs tour was very good. The lava tunnel with the lights, walking platform, spectacular details inside, the silence mode at the end and preview to the extreme tour were all worth it. 1hrs goes by as it was 15min..
If you are not claustrophobic extreme tour might be life long memory.
Tour is worth every bit of time and $$ spend
Marla_C, Jun 2026
It was neat to hear about the history of the tunnel. Our guide was very informative and she made it fun.
Kate_S, Jun 2026
Very interesting and our tour guide was very entertaining and informative! They took good care of us and promised to help out when we mistakenly double-booked, which is so appreciated!
Stephen_K, Jun 2026
Our guide was fantastic , highly recommended such a cool experience, wear warm cloths and have king boots
Mitzi_A, Jun 2026
This was a fun experience. We took our 3 year old and 6 year old and it was just fine for them. It’s a short walk in the tunnel, with some uneven surfaces and stairs. We were running a little late so I messaged the tour operator and they responded right away. Great customer service, very knowledgeable guide, and overall a great experience. There is also plenty of parking at the facility and the check in process was quick and easy. It’s a little chilly in there and there’s some water drips so bring a coat or raincoat.
Jessica_J, Jun 2026
wear proper shoes and dress appropriately-it’s a great experience-but becareful-rocks were wet-a lot in inclining
Wendy_C, May 2026
Bring a rain jacket because the cave drips! We wish we had known but there is also an optional tour separate from this one that goes into the unpaved portion of the cave! Awesome guid and loved the darkness.
Neila_D, May 2026
You need good balance in some places. Each tour has a different leader, so quality of info may vary.
George_R, May 2026
Really enjoyed the experience. The guide was excellent. All the equipment was in working condition and would recommend taking one hiking pole as the ground is uneven.
Annemarie_S, May 2026
As said in the description, the path through the tunnel is uneven and stairs are quite steep. The views and the knowledge of our guide was excellent!
Lena_R, Apr 2026
This was a very cool experience and the guide was very fun and informative. Great activity to add to you Iceland trip!
Mervyn_P, Apr 2026
The location is not far from the capital if you are driving there and they have hourly slots. A popular trek into the 2nd largest lava tunnel in Iceland. Guided by our funny Greek tour guide, Dimitris, the experience was easy going and very enjoyable 1 hour trek. Free toilets and free parking on site.
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