Akureyri

Blue Lagoon

Dettifoss

Diamond Beach

Dynjandi

Geysir

Goðafoss

Gullfoss

Húsavík

Jökulsárlón

Kerið

Kirkjufell

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Reykjavík

This is a standard tour that includes a bus fare from Reykjavik operated by our partners Reykjavik Excursions. Our standard tour allows you to explore the tunnel in an easy and enjoyable manner. A footbridge has been built and impressive lighting in this part of the tunnel highlights the powerful volcanic activity that formed the tunnel.  The total tour is approximately 3.0 hours with one hour in the cave.

The Lava Tunnel with transfer from Reykjavik

The Lava Tunnel (Raufarhóll ehf)

Thorlakshofn

The standard tour takes approximately 1 hour and this evening version isideal to combine with evening activity such as Northern light hunt or dinner along the south coast.
Navigate through the wonderous lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. Just a short 30 minute drive from Reykjavík, this natural wonder is easily accessible all year round.
This winter (´til 15th of April) we will have staff on site during the evenings and we can therefore offer travel agencies and passengers access to our standard tours after regular working hours. Evening reservations are open to the public but reservations must be done at least 8 hours in advance.

Evening Lava Tunnel Tour

Raufarhólshellir, Iceland

The Lava Falls Adventure Tour takes you off the beaten path and into the depths of The Lava Tunnel (also know to Icelanders as Raufarholshellir) to explore the source of the cave, the magnificent Lava Falls. The Adventure tour requires good fitness and balance. The tour traverses difficult terrain, including big rocks and boulders. It takes on average 3-4 hours to complete, relying on an experienced guide and head torches to navigate through this underground wonder. At the end of the cave you will experience breathtaking scenery as you will witness the origin on the lava flow that created the cave, which includes amazing lava falls rarely seen in the world. A more extreme tour for the adventure seekerThis is the tour for the adventure seekers, it takes you beyond the standard tour, all the way to the end of the tunnel where magnificent lava falls and other natural wonders await in the dark. This is truly an unforgettable experience, full of sights and emotions. The Lava Falls tour is the highest rated tour of The Lava Tunnel. It’s done in small groups only, with a designated caving guide. Please note that this tour is more extreme than normal attractions as it traverses over a difficult terrain, including big rocks and boulders so a good balance and good physical health is required.An adventure to rememberYou will spend 3 – 4 hours in the cave. That being said no prior caving experience is required. We rely solely head torches to navigate through this underground wonderworld so we do not recommend this tour for those that may suffer from some sort of claustrophobia. We also do not recommend this tour for pregnant women or children younger than 12. Passengers must be wearing hiking boots with ankle support.

The Lava Falls Adventure tour

Explore the magnificent lava tunnel
Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. It
is located just 30 minutes from Reykjavík and is easily accessed year round.The tunnel is covered in large rocks and difficult
to pass. That is why paths and a footbridge have been constructed so it is
easily accessible when doing the Lava Tunnel Tour. Impressive
lighting in this part of the tunnel highlights the changing colors and clearly shows
the poweful seismic activity that formed the tunnel.

Standard Lava Tunnel Tour

Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest lava tubes found in Iceland. The tunnel is located just 30 minutes from Reykjavík and is accessible the whole year round.

The Lava Tunnel (Raufarhóll ehf)

All activities from The Lava Tunnel (Raufarhóll ehf)

The Lava Tunnel with transfer from Reykjavik

Evening Lava Tunnel Tour

The Lava Falls Adventure tour

Standard Lava Tunnel Tour