Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket
Overview
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55 minutes
Mobile ticket
This is the only live LAVA SHOW in the world where you can safely experience real molten lava up close in a controlled environment. A sensory loaded experience that is both educational and awe-inspiring. A one-of-a-kind experience that is unlike anything else you've ever seen or done.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: she show starts on the dot so we recommend arriving 20 minutes early
Note: the show may not be suitable for the very youngest children (under 5)
Note: it gets pretty hot in the showroom when the lava flows in (nice and toasty)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lava Show - Vik
Lava Show is the first and only show in the world where you can safely experience red-hot molten lava in close proximity. You'll see it flowing, hear it sizzling and feel the heat that radiates from it. It is an educational and exhilarating one-of-a-kind experience that has received numerous awards and been recognized for its highly innovative and educational entertainment value. A must see attraction when traveling in Iceland.
What‘s Included
Safety glasses
An educational video explaining Icelandic volcanism
A live lava host that will play with the lava and explain its behaviour
See, hear, smell, and feel the heat of real lava up close!
A Q&A session at the end of the show - we love visitors' questions
Entry/Admission - Lava Show in Vík
A highly dramatic personal history from the 1918 Katla eruption
A backstage tour after the show (optional add-on)
A giftwrapped piece of lava from the show (optional add-on)
Meeting points
Lava Show - Vik
Vikurbraut 5 Vik Iceland
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket
Reviews
1,192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do while in Vik
ksneddon1,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is a fun, informative demo which is great for all ages. It’s randomly in the same building as a soup restaurant (which smelled amazing!). Our host Andrew (not his real name but he told us to use it for ease) did a great job. Especially as there was a screaming toddler whose selfish family decided not to leave the room with him and made us all endure it for the duration… he kept his cool and did so well.
Great lava experience
carmen b,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience to see and get more information about the lava and the impact in Iceland. Good to see it in real time
Katla
suzannef717,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So informative, fun and dynamic show! I learned a lot about sub glacier volcanoes versus above glacier and have great respect for the « emergency » procedure in case of an eruption below Katla
11/10 experience, thanks to Luis
Sona999,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an absolutely amazing experience, Luis was amazing and explained everything to us in detail but still with humor and we had a lot of fun.
Amazing!
D6064XMpatriciac,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hesitant to go to what I thought was a tourist trap. But no, Luis was an excellent host. We learned a lot lava, Iceland, Kayla, etc. The show with the lava was impressive. Later we had a chance to chat with Luis about Iceland. We will be back! Thank you Luis!
Awesome experience
ricardoseco,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really recommend this show, altough one of the most important tips is to not go with a lot of thermal layers or jackets and hats because once the lava starts flowing it get really hot in there. All in all its really fun and very informative about volcanos, emergency procedures, etc, the host was really funny and explained everything with detail but in a non scientific way so you could understand everything well
So fun!
Anais3569,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great moment thanks to Marti who really cared to include the public in the show, took his time to answer every question, and was truly available. Thank you!
Way too expensive for what you get.
Q7202GMbartk,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Way too expensive for what you get.
Lava Show in Vik - Hot
elkaytee,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We both enjoyed learning about Katla especially before heading to the ice caves the next day. It was a great introduction to Vik and Iceland’s history and relationship with the natural forces of ice and fire. I also was impressed by the heat and the lava play. Definitely wear layers because it can get toasty.
Land of Fire and Ice
Leslie T,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lava show in Vik (guided by Luis) introduced us to volcano science and Katla geopark. It was a nice way to learn a little about the area and its relationship/history with the volcano. We were going to explore the Katla geopark/glacier the following day, so the show gave me more appreciation for the landscape, the history, and the residents. Plus it was nice to sit back, share a beer during the show and remove some layers due to the rising heat of the room. (And the soup next door is pretty tasty too).
From US$53.50
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