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From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel by Bus

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Activity provider:Reykjavik Excursions
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From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel by Bus

Activity provider:Reykjavik Excursions
4.6  / 5
309 reviews
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Explore the inner workings of a volcanic eruption on a bus trip to the Raufarhólshellir lava tube. Walk in the path of lava flow from the eruption of Leitahraun about 5,200 years ago. Experience a sensory adventure as you marvel at the colors and more.

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Duration 3 hours
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Highlights
  • Explore the magnificent Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel
  • Feel the force of nature like never before
  • Marvel at the range of colors in the lava tube
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Feel the thrill of discovering the unique rock formations in the Raufarhólshellir lava tube on a guided tour. Venture into the cave with a high-quality flashlight and helmet. Stay connected during your trip with complimentary WiFi on the climate-controlled bus from Reykjavik to the cave.

Journey by bus from Reykjavik to the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel about 30 minutes from the capital. Upon arrival, explore one of the largest lava tubes in Iceland, where the ceiling has caved in near the entrance to create beautiful columns of light. 

Marvel at the fantastic range of colors in the tunnel wall caused by different mineral types in the rock. Go on a sensory journey as you hear the cave "talk" and feel the forces of nature like never before.

Step out of your comfort zone at a site so extraordinary it was selected as a filming location for the Hollywood movie "Noah" starring Anthony Hopkins.

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  • Bus fare
  • Guided 1-hour cave tour
  • Flashlight
  • Protective helmet
  • Free Wi-Fi on board the bus
  • Food and drinks
  • Pickup from hotel

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BSI Bus Terminal. Please be ready at the BSI Bus Terminal 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

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4.6 /5

based on 309 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Straighforward tranfer from BSI terminal and drop off close to the hotel on return. Helmets and crampons provided. Our guide was fantastic, shared lots of facts in a humourous way and really made the tour a good experience. The tour is an hour, and as it was pretty cold in there, I thought this was long enough!

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February 17, 2023

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Ruth – United KingdomVerified booking

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We enjoyed this tour. The guide in the cave was friendly and knowledgeable, mixing interesting facts about the geology with humor. We appreciated the safety equipment (crampons for traction on the wet, slippery cave floor and a helmet with built-in flashlight). We were rushed by our bus driver, though, who insisted we return to the bus immediately after the tour because he had to make other routes, despite the tour guide's suggestion that we linger in the cave for photos. We had zero minutes to do that because of the bus driver. (He did seem to drive safely in winter conditions, though.) Visitors walk partly on steel walkways and partly on wet, uneven stones. Persons with mobility issues might struggle a bit. No canes or walkers allowed. Other than the small opening, the cave itself is pretty big, so persons with mild claustrophobia might be o.k. here.

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January 25, 2023

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David – United StatesVerified booking

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We had an evening flight home so wanted to do something short and sweet on the last day so booked onto the short Lava Tunnel trip. The shorter trip was a brilliant and informative Introduction to the cave and the tour guide was fantastic. A great trip to finish off our holiday in Iceland

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