Unveil the mysteries beneath: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Adventure
Delve deep underground on this adventurous lava tunnel tour, just 30 minutes from Reykjavík. Raufarhólshellir is an ideal tour for geology buffs and adventure-seekers. You will see the inner workings of a volcanic eruption while walking in the path of lava that flowed thousands of years ago. This is an easy, guided tour with no caving experience required
Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel is one of the largest in Iceland, reaching 30 metres wide and 10 metres high; it’s a spectacular sight. The lava tube ceiling has caved in near the entrance, which creates beautiful columns of light, revealing a fantastic range of colours along the tunnel walls.
Before you head into the tunnel, an expert guide will provide you with the necessary gear, a flashlight and a protective helmet and give a short safety briefing and introduction to the lava tunnel.
Then, you get to head in! This is a tour for the senses. You will experience a new underground world, hear the echoes inside the cave and feel the sheer force of Icelandic nature. You will learn new things about Iceland’s unique geology and appreciate the structure's beauty. Film buffs will be delighted as you will see where scenes from the Hollywood movie Noah, with Anthony Hopkins, were filmed in this lava cave.
The length of the lava tunnel is an astonishing 1360 metres (4500 ft), with the main tunnel being 900 metres (3000 ft) long, making it one of the most expansive lava tunnels in Iceland. You can walk about 350 metres into the lava tunnel, and the temperature inside remains around 4 degrees Celsius although it can be warmer outside.
- Availability
- All year
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Minimum age
- 3
- Meeting Point
- BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
TourID: SRE26
BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
Need to know
Remember to dress warmly and wear sturdy footwear.
- Flexible Cancellation
- No Booking Fees
Tour itinerary
What’s included and what to bring on this tour
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Included
- Bus fare
- 1-hour guided cave tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
Tour highlights
Are you wondering about something?
If you're planning a trip to Iceland, it's important to be prepared with the right information. Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you plan your trip
Pets are not allowed on coach tours.
Nature is the main attraction on many of our excursions, meaning that some day tours require short to medium-long walks. If walking is required on the tour, it will be mentioned in the tour description.
We recommend that you find a tour suitable to your needs. Please read the tour descriptions for further information on each tour.
We understand that your travel plans might change. You can easily change the dates for your booked tours with only one phone call: (+354) 580 5400 by stopping by one of our sales offices, or by sending us an email to main@re.is. You will need to quote your confirmation number to change your dates and give us all the necessary information.
Please remember: Your date change must be requested at least a day before the scheduled departure.
You can book for a group of people using our online booking system. Each booking must contain at least one adult.
Reykjavik Excursions Kynnisferðir takes pride in tailor-making and organising tours for private groups, from short trips within Reykjavik to full-circle programs. Our fleet of modern coaches consists of 80 vehicles, ranging from 6 to 70 seats and 4x4 coaches suitable for crossing un-bridged glacier rivers, reaching almost any destination in the highlands. For a tailor-made tour for groups, please send us an email to main@re.is.
Icelandia operates a sales office at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík and a sales office at Keflavik Airport.
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