From Reykjavík: Evening Lava Tunnel Tour and Northern Lights Tour
Overview
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5 hours
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Get ready to experience the stunning colors and unique formations of the Lava Tunnel at night, followed by a thrilling search for the magical Northern Lights!
We’ll start by picking you up in Reykjavík and heading to the beautiful Blue Mountains. There, you’ll explore Raufarhólshellir, a captivating lava tube cave formed by a volcanic eruption over 5,000 years ago. Led by our expert guide, you’ll discover the cave’s vivid colors, intricate rock formations, and fascinating volcanic history.
After the cave, we’ll head out into the peaceful countryside, where our experienced team will find the ideal spot to catch the elusive Northern Lights. We’ll keep you cozy with warm blankets and treats as you enjoy the show.
Join us for an unforgettable nighttime adventure in Iceland!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Some parts of the lava tunnel can be uneven terrain. All participants should be confident with walking on these surfaces.
Not recommended for travelers who are uncomfortable with uneven terrain.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Reykjavik
On this tour, you’ll explore Iceland’s fourth-longest lava tube and experience the magic of the Northern Lights! Your adventure starts with a convenient pick-up from your chosen location in a comfy minibus, where your expert guide will whisk you away to the Raufarhólshellir lava cave, just 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Once there, you’ll spend an hour discovering the cave’s stunning lava formations and vibrant colors, venturing up to 900 meters (2952 ft) deep into the underground wonder. After that, we’ll head out to explore some of Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes, chasing the Northern Lights. If we spot them, our guides will snap photos, so you’ll have a picture of yourself with the Aurora Borealis. To top it all off, we’ll enjoy hot chocolate under the starry sky!
Raufarholshellir
Our first stop is Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel, where we'll join our lava cave expert. After gearing up and getting a quick safety rundown, we'll start our descent into the cave. The walk is smooth and enjoyable, with a mix of well-built paths, footbridges, and some natural terrain to keep things interesting. It’s perfect for all ages, but be ready for a bit of uneven ground! As we go deeper, get ready to be amazed by the vibrant colors decorating the cave walls—emerald greens, fiery reds, bright turquoise, and soft lilacs, all thanks to volcanic forces. Our guide will share fascinating insights into the geological magic that created this stunning underground world.
What‘s Included
Guided Tour with Certified caving guide
English-speaking expert Northern Lights guide
WiFi on board
All necessary safety equipment, Helmet and Torch
Free retry for Northern Lights part, if not seen during the tour
Icelandic hot cocoa, chocolate and blanket
Northern lights photos
Snacks
Please ensure you've had dinner before joining the tour
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From Reykjavík: Evening Lava Tunnel Tour and Northern Lights Tour
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Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fit in this trip!
Lisa P,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Small group is the perfect way. The guide on our bus was very knowledgeable about the Northern lights and made sure we had the best opportunity to see them after the lava tunnel. As a solo traveller the guide kept a special look out for me so I didn’t get left behind which was reassuring. The lava tunnel was really interesting. We were given hard hats to wear with lights. Given some safety advice and off we went. What can I say? It’s amazing! So much to see and learn. A great trip and certainly a must if you’re visiting Iceland! And just for info, the flooring may be uneven but I didn’t find it slippy. It’s quite dark, but you’ve got a light on the hard hat. Most importantly though, there are toilets at the start of the lava tunnel and that’s where you return to as well 😉.
Great trip. Very knowledgeable guides. Highly recommend suitable for friends and family groups.
red2rachael,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant trip. Highly recommend. Freeman our guide was extremely knowledgeable. The lava caves were very interesting again our guide was awesome. The Northern lights were spectacular. The small group size meant we were able to see and hear everything that was going on.
Beautiful iceland
Nancy H,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guide. Lava tubes were amazing. Unfortunately no northern lights but we get the chance to see them again tonight!
Great experience!
E8192CLsarahp,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am going to try really hard not to be biased by the fact we did this tour on a night which was incredibly clear and so we caught the lights repeatedly from 7.30pm until midnight at KP4....but given that's why we went, its hard not to be influenced by it. That being said, the lava tunnel tour was really fun. This tour only includes the first bit of the tunnels, but our female guide was knowledgeable, high energy, and very funny. Lots of interesting geology chat and anecdotes about people getting stuck down there.....AND aurora visible through the holes in the roof!! Northern Lights tour guide, Freeman, also knowledgeable and really friendly. Would recommend.
Absolutely to do!
bea flour,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super competent guides, witty and passionate about their work. The program has been flexible because when there is a chance to see the aurora, you have to take it! The lava tunnel is a unique experience, with your guide Franziska making you an aspiring geologist!
Impressive nature - quite some bus drive for 1h tour.
mk18072000,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It is impressive what nature has created. It is a lot of bus drive to get to the Lava tunnel. Not much else to see - both guides were passionate and nice. We did other tours, where different things were combined.
Amazing night!
jillgT3466OZ,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The lava caves are so impressive! And our guide worked hard to find the northern lights for us and take our picture to capture the memory!
Family trip
557catherine1970,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guides for northern lights and lava tunnel. Spot on accurate northern lights forecast amazing experience lava tunnel very interesting with further lights display afterwards
Don't miss this one
814karriem,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide (Palli) - good driver, knowledgeable, friendly - really seemed to want everyone to have a great experience (and we did!)
Enjoyed Lava Cave … easy to moderate activity with added bonus of catching some Northern Lights
Naomi G,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting and beautiful lava cave. Good explanations and storytelling, and we got to see some Northern Lights. All around a fun excursion.
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