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Guided Tour through Raufarhólshellir, The Lava Tunnel
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The Experience
What your day looks like
On this adventure, we visit the lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir located only 30 minutes from Reykjavík. We will witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption while we walk in the path of lava that flowed thousands of years ago. The lava tunnel is one of the biggest in Iceland and gets up to 30 meters wide and 10 meters high. The lava tube ceiling has caved in near the entrance, which creates beautiful columns of light. The fantastic range of colors of the tunnel wall is caused by the different mineral types of rock. This is a tour for the senses. Experience a new world, hear the talk of the cave, and sense the forces of nature like you have never done before. Learn new things and step out of your comfort zone. Scenes from the Hollywood movie Noah, with Anthony Hopkins, were shot in this lava cave. You walk around 350 metres into the lava tunnel and the temperature in the cave is around 4 degrees although it can be warmer outside and usually water leaks from the ceiling when it rains and snows so we recommend raincoats.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Visit the lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir located only 30 minutes from Reykjavík
- Witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption while we walk
- Walk in the path of a lava that flowed thousands of years ago
- The Hollywood movie Noah, with Anthony Hopkins, was shot in this lava cave
- You walk around 350 meters into the lava tunnel
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Reykjavik
Caving at Raufarhólshellir.
Continued
Reykjavik
Sightseeing.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Bus fare 1 hour guided cave tour Flashlight Protective helmet
Not Included
Food & drinks Gratuity
What to Bring
Remember to dress warmly and wear sturdy footwear
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting location is the BSI Bus Terminal, Vatnsmyrarvegur 10, 101, Reykjavik. Please be there 10 minutes before departure. If you have selected a pick-up: Pick-up starts 30 minutes before your chosen departure time; be ready and visible at your designated stop/pick up point. Call +354 580 5400 if your pick-up hasn't arrived 20 minutes after the scheduled pick-up start time. If you miss your pick-up, please get to BSÍ Bus Terminal (at your expense) for departure.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 3 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-07-18
4.00 / 5
We enjoyed the lava tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining as well as conscientious of safety. I was hoping the bus ride back and forth would have provided history about Iceland and the areas we were driving by.
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