Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket
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Vik, Iceland
- 55 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get close to red-hot molten lava by going to an Icelandic Lava Show. It’s a safe and fun experience, as safety goggles are provided, and an experienced professional will teach you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about lava. Enjoy the thrill of being able to touch cooling lava and hear it sizzle. All your burning questions will be answered, as this experience includes an interactive Q&A session at the end of the show.
- Guarantee entry to the Icelandic Lava Show by pre-booking a ticket
- Rare opportunity to see molten lava in close proximity
- Educational experience—Q&A session included at the end of the show
- Get the chance to touch cooling lava during the show
What's Included
- Entry/Admission - Lava Show in Vík
- See, hear, smell, and feel the heat of real lava up close!
- An educational video explaining Icelandic volcanism
- A highly dramatic personal history from the 1918 Katla eruption
- Safety glasses
- A Q&A session at the end of the show - we love visitors' questions
- A live lava host that will play with the lava and explain its behaviour
- A backstage tour after the show (optional add-on)
- A giftwrapped piece of lava from the show (optional add-on)
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- Lava Show - Vik, Vikurbraut 5, Vik 870 Iceland
What To Expect
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Lava Show - Vik
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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)
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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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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,274 reviews
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Great experience. The live lava presentation is a unique experience and very educational. Very good presenter and heard about real life stories about the eruption.
Very good show and experience. Includes a brief history of Iceland’s volcanos. It can get hot inside the room as the melted lava comes down a ramp.
Definitely recommend this one.
Good job to our hostess.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Felipe,
Thank you so much for visiting us and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the show and learning a little more about Iceland’s fascinating volcanic history.
And you’re absolutely right about the heat — once that molten lava comes flowing down the ramp, you really get a sense of just how powerful it is! 🌋
A special thank you for your kind words about your host as well. Our Lava Show hosts put a lot of passion into making each show both informative and memorable, so comments like yours mean a great deal to us.
Thank you again for recommending us, Felipe. We hope Lava Show was one of many wonderful memories you took home from your time in Iceland!
Warm wishes from Vík,
The Lava Show Team
It's amazing how they get the lava hot and play with it. It's just really cool. And you also learn about a volcanoes
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much, JeanMarie, for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed seeing the molten lava up close and watching what happens when we interact with it — it really is something special to see in person! 🌋
It’s also wonderful to hear that you enjoyed learning about Iceland’s volcanoes along the way. We love being able to combine the excitement of real lava with the fascinating stories and science behind it.
Thank you for visiting us in Vík, and we hope you left with some great memories from your time in Iceland!
Warm regards,
The Lava Show Team
Interesting information for all ages. The entire family enjoyed the show. Small and intimate. It is amazing how hot the lava makes your skin.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much, Sharon, for taking the time to share your experience! We’re delighted to hear that the whole family enjoyed the show and found it interesting and informative. 🌋
We love the small and intimate setting in Vík because it allows everyone to experience the lava incredibly close up — and as you discovered, you really can feel that intense heat on your skin! It’s one thing to hear about how hot molten lava is, but quite another to actually feel it for yourself.
Thank you for visiting us with your family, Sharon. We hope Lava Show gave you all a unique and memorable experience to take home from Iceland!
Warm regards,
The Lava Show Team
We had a great time at the lava show! It was very entertaining and educational. So crazy to be in the presence of lava. Louis was a great show host, and was very kind. Definitely recommend getting tickets to the lava show!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much, Gemma, for taking the time to share such a lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great time and found the show both entertaining and educational. 🌋
It really is a surreal feeling to be sitting just a few meters away from real molten lava — seeing it flow, hearing it crackle, and feeling that incredible heat for yourself!
A special thank you for your kind words about Louis. We’ll be sure to pass them along to him. Our hosts put a lot of heart into every show, so it means a great deal to hear that his kindness helped make your visit even more enjoyable.
Thank you for visiting us in Vík and for recommending Lava Show so enthusiastically. We hope it was one of many unforgettable experiences from your time in Iceland!
Warm regards,
The Lava Show Team
Great show! Ann Sophie was excellent and very informative . Loved seeing the lava it was really amazing .
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much, Kim, for taking the time to share your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great time at Lava Show in Vík. 🌋
A special thank you for your kind words about Ann Sophie! We’ll be very happy to pass them along to her. It’s wonderful to hear that her presentation helped make the experience both enjoyable and informative.
And of course, nothing quite compares to the moment the real molten lava starts flowing right in front of you! We’re so glad you found it as amazing as we do.
Thank you for visiting us, Kim. We hope your close encounter with real lava remains a very special memory from your Iceland adventure!
Warm regards,
The Lava Show Team
We also decided to check the lava show, I liked it very much! We had a day to enjoy Reykjavik and we decided to visit Perlan museum and lava show. It was great!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much, John, for taking the time to share your experience! We’re really happy to hear that you decided to give Lava Show a try and enjoyed it so much. 🌋
It sounds like you had a wonderfully volcanic day, with both Perlan and Lava Show on the itinerary! We love being able to add something a little different by bringing the science to life with real molten lava flowing right in front of you.
Thank you for making us part of your Iceland adventure, John. We’re delighted you had a great time and hope you left with some fascinating new memories of Iceland’s fiery side!
Warm regards,
The Lava Show Team
Annsophie presented our show and she did a wonderful job of showing us not just the lava, but the history of the area and even the science concerning lava. It was really interesting and it's done in a small group, so everyone can see. While we had seen lava in some cracks at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, we had never seen a larger quantity like this with it flowing. This is the closest most of us are ever to going to get to lava and it's pretty cool, so you should do it.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much, Heather, for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed not only seeing the molten lava, but also learning about the local history and the fascinating science behind it. 🌋
A very special thank you for your lovely words about Annsophie. We’ll make sure to pass them along to her! Our intimate setting in Vík really does allow everyone to get close enough to see the lava flow and change right in front of them, so we’re glad you appreciated the smaller group experience.
It’s especially meaningful knowing that you had already encountered lava at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and still found Lava Show offered something new. Being able to watch a larger amount of real molten lava flowing just a few meters away — safely! — is certainly an unusual experience.
Thank you for recommending us so warmly, Heather. We’re very happy you joined us in Vík and hope this close encounter with lava became another great volcanic memory from your travels!
Warm regards,
The Lava Show Team
The young lady hosting the show was great. The video on the Volcanos in the vik area was quiet informative
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much, Erika, for taking the time to share your experience! We’re really happy to hear that Lava Show was a fun way to end your evening in Vík. 🌋
A special thank you for your kind words about your host. We’ll be very happy to pass them along! We’re also glad you enjoyed the video and learning more about the fascinating volcanic history surrounding Vík. Being so close to some of Iceland’s most powerful volcanic systems makes experiencing real molten lava here feel particularly special.
Thank you for spending your evening with us, Erika. We hope you left with some great memories and a little more insight into the fiery forces that have shaped this beautiful part of Iceland!
Warm regards,
The Lava Show Team
This was such a cool and unique experience that can’t be recreated elsewhere. I was nervous that it was going to be overly touristy but it wasn’t. Quick fun facts about volcanoes and lava. Our host, Ann-Sophie, was phenomenal. She was energetic and funny and very very knowledgeable. Loved this experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Christopher. We’re glad you took away some new knowledge about lava, but we’re sorry to hear the overall experience didn’t hold your interest. We aim to make the show both educational and engaging, so we appreciate hearing when it doesn’t quite hit the mark for a guest. Thank you for giving Lava Show a try during your time in Reykjavík.
Wow! So cool. From the start with our soup experience we knew it was going to be good. We got front row seats and we thoroughly enjoyed the stories of the surrounding area and to see the lava up close and feel the heat in the room was so cool.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with us in Vík.
It's fantastic to know that your visit got off to a great start with the soup experience and that you enjoyed the front row seats. Feeling the heat from the real molten lava while hearing the stories about the local area and Iceland's volcanic history really does make for a unique experience.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so pleased you found it "so cool," and we hope to welcome you back to Lava Show the next time you're in Iceland! 🌋😊
Fun, informative and where else will you see Lava indoors??? Our guide Luis was knowledgeable and fun! We learned so much about Katla and the other Volcanoes here in Iceland. Would do it again!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Alexandra_L,
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a fun and informative experience at Lava Show Vík. You’re absolutely right—there aren’t many places in the world where you can safely see real molten lava indoors! 😊
We’re delighted that Louis made the experience both engaging and educational, and that you enjoyed learning about Katla and Iceland’s incredible volcanoes. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we’d love to welcome you back for another molten experience the next time you’re in Iceland!
Best regards,
The Lava Show Team
What a unique, informative, and impactful presentation! My husband and I highly recommend this amazing experience to anyone who is interested in learning more about Iceland's geothermal activity or volcanoes/lava in general!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Wendy,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the show and found it unique, informative, and impactful. Our goal is to give guests a deeper understanding of Iceland's volcanic and geothermal activity while offering the unforgettable experience of seeing real molten lava up close.
Thank you for your kind recommendation. It means a great deal to our team, and we're thrilled that you would encourage others with an interest in volcanoes and lava to visit us.
We hope to welcome you both back to Lava Show in Vík on your next trip to Iceland!
Kind regards,
The Lava Show Team
All around a good show. The host was very good at explaining and telling stories. It was also cool to se lava up close.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Mikael,
Thank you so much for your great review!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the show and that your host's storytelling and explanations made the experience even more engaging. Bringing Iceland's volcanic history to life through both science and storytelling is something we really enjoy.
And of course, there's nothing quite like seeing real molten lava up close! We're so pleased you had the chance to experience it firsthand.
Thank you for visiting Lava Show in Vík. We hope to welcome you back for another hot experience on your next trip to Iceland!
Kind regards,
The Lava Show Team
Enjoyed it so much! Learned a lot too.
I actually reserved for Vik on accident. Thankful they allowed me to come in at Reykjavík.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Candice,
Thank you for your lovely review!
We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and learned a lot during your visit. That's exactly what we hope every guest takes away from Lava Show—a memorable and educational encounter with Iceland's volcanic wonders.
We're also glad we were able to help when the booking mix-up happened. We always do our best to accommodate guests whenever possible, and we're delighted that everything worked out so you could join us in Reykjavík.
Thank you for visiting Lava Show, and we hope to welcome you back again on a future trip to Iceland!
Best regards,
The Lava Show Team 🌋🔥😊
Watch heated lava "more like glass" flow, and minor volcano background. Good for kids, but avg attraction for adults. Definitely not a "must see" experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear James,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We're glad you found the experience interesting, even if it didn't fully meet your expectations. Lava Show is designed to give visitors the rare opportunity to safely experience real molten lava up close while learning about Iceland's unique volcanic history and ongoing volcanic activity.
We understand that different guests look for different types of attractions, and while many adults find the combination of science, storytelling, and live lava demonstration fascinating, we appreciate that it may not resonate equally with everyone.
Thank you for visiting us in Vík and for sharing your honest perspective. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving the experience for future guests.
Best regards,
The Lava Show Team 🌋
Super cool, definitely worth a stop, seeing lava in person was incredible. If you sit in the front row prepare to be hot though
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Amber,
Thank you for your great review!
We're thrilled to hear that you thought the experience was super cool and worth the stop. Seeing real molten lava up close is something most people never get the chance to do, and we're glad it made such an impression on you.
And yes—you've given future guests a very accurate front-row warning! The heat is definitely part of the experience and a reminder that you're sitting just a few feet away from lava at 1,100°C (2,000°F).
Thank you for visiting us in Vík, and we hope to welcome you back again someday!
Best regards,
The Lava Show Team 🌋🔥
Had a great time at the lava show! Learned a lot about Iceland and volcanoes. Great experience overall, and really unique!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Rachel_L,
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great time at Lava Show in Vík and enjoyed learning more about Iceland’s volcanoes and geology. Seeing real molten lava up close truly is a unique experience, and we’re delighted it became a memorable part of your trip.
We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again someday!
Best regards,
The Lava Show Team
Lava show in Vik (guided by Luis) introduced us to volcano science and Katla geopark. It was a nice way to learn a little about the area and its relationship/history with the volcano. We were going to explore the Katla geopark/glacier the following day, so the show gave me more appreciation for the landscape, the history, and the residents. Plus it was nice to sit back, share a beer during the show and remove some layers due to the rising heat of the room. (And the soup next door is pretty tasty too).
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
We’re delighted to hear that the show helped set the stage for your visit to the Katla Geopark—it’s exactly what we hope for, giving guests a deeper appreciation of the landscape, history, and volcanic forces that shape Iceland.
Luis will be very happy to hear your kind words! And it sounds like you made the most of the experience—good company, a drink in hand, and feeling the real heat of the lava 🔥
And we couldn’t agree more—the soup next door is a perfect pairing!
Thanks again for visiting, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
A nice stop for our time through Vik! The soup company next door was also a great hit. Would recommend as well as a great place to learn a little about Icelands volcanic history!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review!
We’re so glad you made Lava Show a stop on your journey through Vík and enjoyed the experience. It’s great to hear you found it both interesting and educational—there’s so much to discover about Iceland’s volcanic history!
And we couldn’t agree more—the Soup Company next door is a fantastic addition to the visit 😊
Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! 🔥
The guide was very informative and fun to listen. We watched real lava flow and things that could be done with it. Got a little bit of Vik history.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Masha,
Thank you very much for your kind review — we’re truly grateful. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the guide’s informative and fun storytelling, and that watching real lava flow and interact up close was a highlight of your visit.
It’s also wonderful to know that the local history of Vík added to the experience. Thank you for recommending the show, and for visiting Lava Show Vík. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Warm regards,
The Lava Show
This was such an amazing and informative experience. Good for adults and little kids. Getting to see real lava upclose and personal was incredible.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Kylee,
Wow — thank you for the amazing 6-star review! 🌋
We’re thrilled to hear that you found the experience both incredible and informative, and that it worked so well for adults and little kids alike. Seeing real molten lava up close is truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and we’re so glad it made such an impression.
Thank you for visiting the Lava Show in Vík and for the wonderful recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future!
Warm regards,
The Lava Show Team
This was so COOL! Seeing lava in real life was an incredible experience! It was a great way to spend an evening. Luis was so knowledgeable and kind. We had a great time! Definitely worth the stop!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time in Vík — seeing real molten lava up close truly is an unforgettable experience! Luis will be delighted to hear your kind words; he’s incredibly knowledgeable and loves sharing his passion with guests.
We’re so glad you enjoyed your evening with us, and we really appreciate the recommendation. Hope to welcome you back again someday! 🔥🙌
Very educational and informative. Being up close to lava is such a unique experience. Definitely a must do in Iceland!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Krystal! 🔥 We’re thrilled you enjoyed being up close to real lava — it truly is a one-of-a-kind Icelandic experience. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we’re so glad you found the show both educational and unforgettable! 🌋
Very nice show. We learned a lot and loved the story behind the lava show. It’s very mom and pop in the best sense of the term! Would recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Meg! 🌋 We’re so happy you loved the show and connected with the story behind it — it truly is a family-founded passion project! It means a lot to hear you appreciated that personal touch and found the experience both educational and enjoyable. Thanks for recommending us! 🔥
The host for our show was very entertaining and I learned SO much about lava and volcanoes, which added a layer of depth and understanding to our touring that I didn't even know I needed.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Carrie! We’re thrilled you found it both fun and insightful — it’s amazing how much you can learn once you’ve seen real lava in action! 🌋
Very interesting , quite informative. The lava demonstration was very cool, but the speaker was a little difficult to understand, he had a very strong accent.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Tracey! We’re glad you found the Lava Show interesting, informative, and enjoyed the live lava demonstration. We appreciate your feedback about the accent of the presenter — we understand this can sometimes make it harder to follow along, and we’ll keep working to make the experience as clear and accessible as possible for all our guests. We’re happy you still had a memorable time with us and hope we can welcome you back again! 🔥
This was a great way to learn more about Iceland, it’s many volcanoes, and see what lava looks like up close.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Jennifer! We’re so glad you enjoyed learning more about Iceland’s volcanoes and experiencing real lava up close. It’s such a unique way to connect with Iceland’s natural wonders, and we’re delighted you could join us in Vík!
The show was very informative. It exceeded our expectations. It does get warm in there but it was very cool to see the lava and be able to touch it.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Sherry! We’re so glad the Lava Show exceeded your expectations. It’s always unforgettable to feel the heat, see the lava flow, and even touch it as it cools. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation! 🔥
Enjoyable & informative host who was able to simply explain the regions volcanic history. Lava (live) demonstration at the end with insights into how the region would evacuate if an active eruption required it. Well priced, about the right length, & easy / free parking.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Carole! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Vik Lava Show and found the presentation both informative and easy to follow. It’s wonderful to hear you valued the live lava demonstration, evacuation insights, and overall experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
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