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Iceland Adventure: Lava Caves and Golden Circle
4.3
27 Ratings
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Explore the raw beauty of Iceland on a small-group lava caving and Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. Descend into lava caves, admire waterfalls, geysers, and the tectonic rift at Thingvellir National Park.
Explore the raw beauty of Iceland on a small-group lava caving and Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. Descend into lava caves, admire waterfalls, geysers, and the tectonic rift at Thingvellir National Park.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Raufarhólshellir - Discover the stunning underground world of the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel, also known as the Lava Tunnel.
- Golden Circle Route - Travel along the Golden Circle Route and visit its most popular attractions.
- Gullfoss Waterfall - Admire the picturesque Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the three main highlights of the Golden…
- Raufarhólshellir - Discover the stunning underground world of the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel, also known as the Lava Tunnel.
- Golden Circle Route - Travel along the Golden Circle Route and visit its most popular attractions.
- Gullfoss Waterfall - Admire the picturesque Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the three main highlights of the Golden Circle Route.
- Strokkur - Visit Geysir, a geothermal area where you can witness the impressive spouting geysers.
- Thingvellir National Park - Þingvellir National Park is rich in history and natural beauty, marking the meeting point of two tectonic plates. It is the third and final stop on the Golden Circle Route.
What's Included
- Small group experience
- Professional guide
- Reykjavik pickup and drop-off
- Use of caving equipment
- Free wi-fi on board
- Small group experience
- Professional guide
- Reykjavik pickup and drop-off
- Use of caving equipment
- Free wi-fi on board
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a day’s adventure from Reykjavik, exploring the stunning natural beauty of Iceland above and beneath the earth’s surface! Accompanied by a guide, delve into the lava tubes of the Blue Mountains and marvel at the exotic rock configurations and craters. Continue the journey along the renowned Golden Circle route to discover its triad of scenic…
Embark on a day’s adventure from Reykjavik, exploring the stunning natural beauty of Iceland above and beneath the earth’s surface! Accompanied by a guide, delve into the lava tubes of the Blue Mountains and marvel at the exotic rock configurations and craters. Continue the journey along the renowned Golden Circle route to discover its triad of scenic wonders. Be captivated by the Gullfoss waterfall, witness the erupting Strokkur spring and pools at Geysir, and behold the tectonic divide at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir National Park, an iconic location for ancient Viking councils. This intimate tour is limited to 18 participants.
- Please dress appropriately with warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves for the caving. Good warm sturdy hiking shoes and wool socks are recommended
- Please note that no previous caving experience is required for this tour, but you will have to crawl or walk through underground passage
- This tour is a combo tour, that means that the tour will start by going caving in the morning and then you will join a separate Golden Circle tour in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at a switching point between tours, where you will have time to have lunch. There is a bakery and a supermarket at the switching point.
- This is a small group tour ensuring a more personalized experience.
Location
Raufarholshellir
Route 39
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
4.3
(27 Ratings)
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Shutianw2023
Apr 13, 2026
Sergio is the best guide! - Sergio was our guide and he was exceptional in narrating the lore around the becoming of Iceland. He shared about the natural landscape, weaving it into the daily agriculture and seasonal chores of the Icelandic people such as lamb birthing season or wool knitting for winter. Sergio also went above and beyond when checking with guest on their bus stops, ensuring everyone disembark and boards safely at each attraction. As a solo female traveller I felt very safe and accounted for. Through Sergio's sharing of the Iceland Saga, Iceland became more alive than the rocks and the trees. I highly reccomend him as your tour guide. And of course, he drove us safely, reminding us to keep our seltbelts on at all times. Five star experience!
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Kori_f
Feb 24, 2026
Incredible day out - This was a brilliant day trip! Our party was myself, husband, and our 8 year old son and it was well-paced, super informative, and the locations were stunning. I had done a golden circle tour previously, but this one was so much better. Our guide, Guna, was absolutely fabulous and I would book another tour with her in a heartbeat. Our lava tunnel guide was also brilliant. Overall the whole day was about 10 hours, but it flew by for us. We will definitely be booking with Arctic Adventures again.
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Carol_s
Feb 9, 2026
Stunning Natural Beauty - Both the Lava Cave and the Golden Circle tours were fantastic. Our guide in the cave, Dimitri, was informative and fun. The sites on the Golden Circle tour were spectacular! It makes sense that they tell you this is what you should do if you have only one day.
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Paul_b
Dec 26, 2025
The tour was brilliant.... - The tour was brilliant. All our guides were very knowledgeable and made the tour really interesting. The lava tunnels were beautiful. The scenery on the Golden Circle part of the tour was stunning. We really recommend the smaller, more private tour as it didn’t feel as rushed as some of the bigger coach tours.
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James_c
Dec 7, 2025
Great day trip! - Action-packed day with a great guide. We enjoyed the stops at the Lava Tunnel and the Golden Circle. Guide (Aliza - sp?) was really knowledgeable and shared a lot of good history and information in between stops.
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Nichelle_r
Mar 2, 2025
Absolutely beautiful!!!... - Absolutely beautiful!!! We loved every minute of this experience!!! Really well thought out trip. Highly recommended.
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Elo_r
Aug 30, 2024
Got more than I expected - I got more than I excpected from this tour. The Lava Tunel was super cool and very colorful. The guide Sonya was very professional and friendly.
The Golden Circle tour was also amazing and our driver and guige Christopher very well prepeared telling stories about places what we passed through.
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Nicole_m
Feb 10, 2026
Very informative and a... - Very informative and a bit of an adventure to learn and see how the tunnel was formed. Need to be steady on your feet as it’s a bit of a trek over rocks and steps.
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Peterdc9097sd
Apr 17, 2026
Non-responsive Company - When I booked the tour, the booking said that the tour started at 8:00. I had wanted to be picked at bus stop #6. I emailed the tour operator, Arctic Adventures, three times, twice via their website and once through Tripadvisor asking what time I would be picked up at bus stop #6 and when should I get there. Receiving no response, I canceled my booking and booked with someone else.
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Scott_f
Dec 8, 2025
Avoid Combo Tour At All Costs - You should avoid this tour in combo form. The lava tour was great, bit after they bring you back to Reykjavik drop you at a bakery for over an hour so they can pick up people and then rush you through the golden circle.
This was sad as the golden circle tour was incredibly rushed with only 20-minutea at each stop which is just nothing. This was all due to the structure of the combo of lava and golden circle. Do anything else, but do not do this combo.
Lastly, we got back 30-minutes early and also spent 10-minutea looking at horses, which I still can't figure out why. Way too much time wasted (45-minute return drive and over an hour in a bakery). Just a horrible design which is really too bad.
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