- Reykjavík
The Lava Tunnel: Roundtrip from Reykjavik
Explore a jaw-dropping cave system carved by lava 5,200 years ago
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The Lava Falls Adventure Tour
Adventure and stunning underground scenery on a thrilling underground hike
Duration:
Tunnel Tour: 3-5 hours
Live guide:
English
Duration:
Tunnel Tour: 3-5 hours
Live guide:
English
Provider: The Lava Tunnel
Registered address: Klettagarðar 12, 104, Reykjavik, IS
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Extreme guided caving tour
Lights
Helmet
Gloves
Lunch
Transport
Is visiting a 5,200-year-old cave system carved by white-hot magma not extreme enough for you? Then it's time to dive in and scramble your way through this 1.4 km long prehistoric subterranean labyrinth. Your expert guide will make sure your adventure is safe-yet-thrilling, so you can relax and take in those breathtaking rock formations.
This one is for the real thrill-seekers. The Raufarhólshellir is one of the largest and longest 'lava tube' cave systems in Iceland, its tunnels blasted open by the prehistoric Leitahraun eruption.
Today, it's a network of eye-popping geological formations, with thousands of technicolor stalactites and stalagmites appearing to 'drip' from the ceiling and shoot up out of the cave floor.
You'll learn all about this incredible natural phenomenon and get plenty of opportunity to admire the scenery on your underground adventure.
So strap on your helmet, grab your flashlight and follow your guide into the very heart of this natural maze.
Watch your head!
Getting There
- The Lava Tunnel is less than 30 minutes from Reykjavik: Head east on road 1, turn onto road 39 after approximately 18km. You will find The Lava Tunnel parking lot after approximately 12km
- Free optional transfer from Reykjavik is included in this ticket
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
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