Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. Located just 30-40 minutes from Reykjavík, the tunnel is easily accessible year round. Discover the inner workings of a volcanic eruption and walk along the path where lava flowed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred approximately 5200 years ago. Our tour is approximately one hour whereas platforms and lights have been incorporated - making the experience of visiting the cave simply breathtaking. The tour includes all necessary equipment. Choose your preferred departure time upon booking. Please note that this tour does not include pick up and is for self driving passengers only.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommend for children under the age of 3
Not recommended for people with back, knee or other health issues
Sturdy shoes are important and it is recommend that you bring rain coat / jacket.
Bathrooms are available on location.
What To Expect
Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. Discover the inner workings of a volcanic eruption and walk along the path where lava flowed underground during the Leitahraun eruption over 5000 years ago. Our tour is approximately one hour whereas platforms and lights have been incorporated - making the experience of visiting the cave simply breathtaking. The tour difficulty is rated as easy, although guests need to walk over uneven surfaces and up and down stairs. Helmets and headlamps are provided and the guests go in a group with an English speaking guide who provides information about the unique geological features inside the Tunnel.
Options
Standard Tour - 10 AM
The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day.
Standard Tour - 1 PM
The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day.
Standard Tour - 4 PM
The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day.
Standard Tour - 11 AM
The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day.
Standard Tour - 5 PM
The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day.
Standard Tour - 9 AM
The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day.
Standard Tour - 2 PM
The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day.
Standard Tour - 3 PM
The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day.
Standard Tour - 12 PM
The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Lights
Helmets
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,537 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Too many people, and rushed.
653teriw,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Too many people on tour. A large group had five little kids under five/six, including two that had to be on a “leash”. The guide managed the situation very well. But it was distracting. The tour felt very rushed.
Great experience
susieskifla,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a group of four aged 18-78. The Lava Tunnel was a unanimous hit. My twin granddaughters loved it. Our guide was very informative and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I’m in good shape for my age but I would hesitate to recommend it for anyone with walking or stability issues. However, I would recommend it very strongly for everyone else!
Activity of the day! :) Thank you Lava Tunnel - Direction Iceland
AnnaWieteska,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Starting with a great customer service and polite responses from Anna and Marta and ending on absolutely amazing experiance thanks to Kalli our guide that day... This company is professional, they know what they do and are very polite which for me is really important. Our Guide Kalli had an enormous sens of humor that made my day :) The Lava Tunnel inside looks so beautiful and it is worth of going there and see it yourself. No pictures ever will show you how beautiful it is and.. it is the only one in the world with funny lights ;) I will say no more. Just go and check! :) Anna and Artur
Great guide and entertainment
doug b,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this as we were local and the guide was very entertaining and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our guide had lots of jokes and stories to tell, he involved the audience which made everyone get involved. You need to wrap up warm though as it was very cold in there, even in summer. We will return when we are back
Amazing Tour
FarAway27669976429,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very unique and interesting experience. Highly recommend
Uninteresting and overpriced…
Pierre D,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Do not waste your time and money… there are so many better things to do in Iceland. This is undoubtedly the highest price in the world to visit a cave… which, moreover, has absolutely no interest! How dare you charge an entrance fee of €65 (excluding transportation costs) for a visit of less than an hour during which you spend 40 minutes standing around while the guide rambles on? The visitable part is ridiculously short, and there is nothing to see except piles of rocks on the sides. I fear that the positive reviews come (if they are real) from visitors who have never visited a real cave. We are fortunate to have in Europe beautiful caves that truly deserve a detour and are so much more impressive and breathtaking than this pseudo attraction for wealthy tourists. I suggest that for about twenty euros, they visit the Padirac chasm, the Aven Armand, or the Lascaux cave (among many others) in France, and they will better understand the meaning of my comment and the reality of the lava tunnel scam… Finally, as a great connoisseur of Iceland, I want to emphasize that this magnificent country has many grand natural sites that are freely accessible and free of charge. To stick to the surroundings of Reykjavik, it is enough to mention Geysir, Pingvellir, and Gullfoss to be convinced… without spending €65 for a few blocks of lava! To be avoided and definitely not recommended.
Great Tour with Yona!
240mackenzia,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing way to kickoff our Golden Circle day! Yona was an AMAZING guide and this was definitely unlike any other “cave” experience we’ve had. Definitely would recommend.
Great adventure deep in time.
harteld,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lava tunnel tour was amazing. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. Our guide was both knowledgeable and humourous in that quirky Iceland manner. I highly recommend this tour.
A very different sort of cave
Bill M,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve been in many caves, but this lava tunnel was fascinatingly different. Thanks to our guide Francesca, I learned so much — and had a great time in the process. This tunnel tour pairs well with the Lava Show in Reykjavik.
Great experience visiting Lava Tunel
Paradise14591716329,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible guide full of energy and humor; she gave us a unique experience.
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