Lava Caving Experience
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Explore Iceland’s ancient underground lava tunnels at Raufarholshellir lava tunnel on a caving experience! Hidden deep beneath the stunning Blue Mountains (Bláhnjúkur), the Raufarholshellir lava tunnel is home to a volcanic wonderland of rock formations, ice, and craters. Using specialist caving equipment, follow a local guide and hike through the tunnels to the cave, discovering Iceland’s otherworldly sights at their finest and witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Raufarholshellir
Meet our experienced guide at the Lava Tunnel office and explore a stunning geological paradise Raufarholshellir lava tube.
What‘s Included
Guided Tour with a Certified Caving Guide
All Necessary Safety Equipment
Helmet & Head Torch
Crampons (in winter)
Meals
Transport to and from Reykjavík
Options
Lava Caving Experience
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience but expensive
Jaznae S,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide Juan was amazing and the lava cave was a great experience. Juan was very knowledgeable, funny, and interactive with the large group. It was a little pricey being $100 for an hour but everything else was great.
Need to go!
Daydream34152573606,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was absolutely amazing! It took about an hour to get to the end and then you can walk back yourself, For the price I think it’s absolutely worth it! You learn a lot and it’s just a lovely experience overall!
Great Tour
Tour62235906163,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lili did a great job and the tour was great! Trank you!
A must see in Iceland
Gayle W,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The lava tunnel was wonderful. The guide was friendly and extremely knowledgable. You should definitely see this
Lava tunnel
Rhonda N,May 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a cool tour! You can’t exploit lava tunnels without a tour guide so it’s def something worth checking out! Our guide was very nice, funny, and informative!
Love the icicles
geeijo,Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed this trip, not too far from Reykjavik. The Lava tube was amazing adorned with icicles and upside down icicles! Our guide was super excited to show is the Lava tube and her "office".
Wonderful experience
Tasha P,Dec 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome! Very cool lava tube with beautiful colors, textures, and skylights! Stunning when the water drops freeze in a pile and the lights shine through them. They look like a bunch of candles. We highly recommend this activity!
Amazing Experience
Maxine W,Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organised. You are provided with everything you need (helmet, crampons & walking stick). The lady who was our guide was amazing. She made it very interesting and you could tell how much she loves her job. Full of enthusiasm and made us feel safe and able to ask questions. Would defiantly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Iceland.
Great tour
Sara B,Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Educational tour with actual geologists and vulcanologists. I learned a lot about how the volcanoes have shaped Iceland and its people. Highly recommend! Even the sulky teen had fun!
Lava Tunnel
Kirsty P,Jun 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great tour - the lava tunnel was so beautiful and the ice stalagmites made it feel even more primordial. Highly recommend this tour.
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