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Lava Tunnel Tour: Explore Raufarhólshellir with Transfer
4.7
447 Ratings
Reykjavík
Explore Raufarhólshellir, Iceland’s longest lava tunnel, on a guided tour with transport from Reykjavik. Discover unique geological features and enjoy stunning Icelandic nature.
Explore Raufarhólshellir, Iceland’s longest lava tunnel, on a guided tour with transport from Reykjavik. Discover unique geological features and enjoy stunning Icelandic nature.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Raufarholshellir - Discover Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s longest lava tunnels, with convenient transport from Reykjavik. This half-day adventure offers a perfect blend of stunning Icelandic nature just outside the capital. Participants will receive a helmet and headlamp, and during this guided tour, they will learn about and observe…
- Raufarholshellir - Discover Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s longest lava tunnels, with convenient transport from Reykjavik. This half-day adventure offers a perfect blend of stunning Icelandic nature just outside the capital. Participants will receive a helmet and headlamp, and during this guided tour, they will learn about and observe incredible geological formations unique to lava tubes. With paths and platforms available, this activity is accessible to most people, and the award-winning lighting design enhances the experience. Tours with transfers from Reykjavik are available 2-3 times daily.
What's Included
- Tour Guide
- Headlamps
- Helmets
- Walking sticks (optional)
- Crampons (in winter)
- Tour Guide
- Headlamps
- Helmets
- Walking sticks (optional)
- Crampons (in winter)
What's Not Included
- Good hiking shoes
- Snacks
- Good hiking shoes
- Snacks
Additional Information
Discover Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s longest lava tunnels, with convenient transport from Reykjavik. This half-day adventure offers a perfect blend of stunning Icelandic nature just outside the capital. Participants will receive a helmet and headlamp for the guided tour, where they will explore and learn about the unique geological features found…
Discover Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s longest lava tunnels, with convenient transport from Reykjavik. This half-day adventure offers a perfect blend of stunning Icelandic nature just outside the capital. Participants will receive a helmet and headlamp for the guided tour, where they will explore and learn about the unique geological features found within a lava tube. With paths and platforms in place, this activity is accessible to most visitors, and the award-winning lighting design enhances the experience. Tours, including transfers from Reykjavik, are available 2-3 times daily.
Location
Bus Terminal Reykjavík
Vatnsmýrarvegur
The bus to the Lava Tunnel is operated by Reykjavik Excursions and will leave Reykjavik from the BSÍ Bus Terminal in the city center. The tunnel is 30-40 minutes drive from Reykjavik.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(447 Ratings)
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Michel_p
Feb 27, 2026
Natural beauty - Very nice activity before going back home, our guide was super entertaining and knowledgeable, the Cave is well
Maintained and safe !!!
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G446wukellyw
Feb 23, 2026
Breathtaking experience - Amazing lava tunnel experience
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Kris_s
Feb 18, 2026
Highly recommend - Amazing! Guide was extremely knowledgeable. An informative tour and then plenty of time to explore in your own.
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Danabed6
Feb 15, 2026
Incredible - Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Loved this tour and learned a lot. Would definitely recommend!
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Melsteddy
Feb 8, 2026
Great trip for a half day - Good trip for a morning out. The tour guide was really informative and fun. Make sure you wear good footwear though, there are pathways but it was uneven and a bit slippy in places. Great lighting made for good photo ops too.
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Linda_m
Feb 6, 2026
Interesting and mysterious. - Little tour bus pick up from BSI bus terminal, left at 9am and around 40 mins later we were at the lava tunnel. Toilet available and a little shop. Our tour started at 10 and our guide Francesca was excellent. She really made this an enjoyable and interesting experience. Definitely take sturdy shoes with good grip as can be slippy at points but otherwise a very easy walk through.
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Kateju5551su
Jan 27, 2026
Great experience! Educational and fun! - I took my 10-year-old daughter. We are from the states; I found this tour to be fun and interactive for her. She and I learned a lot about the geology of how the lava tunnel was created. The guide was engaging and knowledgeable; she was very friendly and approachable. The guide also gave clear instructions and expectations of safety and protocols. I would do this tour again! Worth it!
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B7176mflisak
Jan 16, 2026
Dimitri was a great tour guide! Cave was awesome! Definitely recommend. Do not use Reykjavík Excursion for transfers. - Dimitri was a fantastic tour guide! I absolutely loved the lava tunnel and it is a must see in Iceland. I would highly recommend and it was incredible to see. I loved it!
In saying that, if you have any way to drive there yourself or get your own transportation, I would highly suggest that. We used Reykjavík Excursions for the transfer and it was a nightmare. They left us out in the cold for 45 minutes and never picked us up even after I called three times. Please please do not use them for transfer.
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437gavinc
Jan 12, 2026
A must do! - This experience was the perfect balance after a few intense full-day trips out of Reykjavik. It felt immersive and memorable without taking over the entire day, and still left us plenty of time to enjoy the city afterwards.
The journey through the lava fields and into the tunnel was genuinely impressive. The scale, textures and colours inside were unexpected, and the ice formations made it feel almost otherworldly. We learnt a lot along the way, but it never felt like a history lesson — it was engaging, relaxed and really well paced.
Our guide played a huge part in that. Informative, entertaining and clearly passionate, they also shared some excellent local advice that helped shape the rest of our trip. There was one moment inside the tunnel that completely caught us off guard in the best possible way — a real highlight but i wont spoil it for you.
We went on a morning tour, which worked brilliantly and set us up perfectly for the rest of the day. That said, during the winter months I’d suggest opting for an evening tour if you can, as it helps you maximise daylight hours for other activities.
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Karenb7304
Jan 25, 2026
What a sight - Loved the tour. It was a little hard to walk for one friend so difficulty on the rating was not correct. It said 1/5 which should have been a 2/5. Missed gin tasting do to the gin had only been in tunnel for 1 month but they should have had some other on hand to let us try. Guide was lovely and knew who stuff. Overall a 4 out of 5.
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