Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour near Reykjavik - 1 Hour Guided
by Raufarhólshellir
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This walking tour visits Raufarhólshellir, a lava tunnel located about 30 to 40 minutes from Reykjavik. The tunnel is one of Iceland's longest and most well-known lava tubes. Visitors walk the path where lava flowed underground during the Leitahraun eruption around 5,200 years ago. The tour lasts about one hour and includes platforms and lighting inside the cave to aid navigation. A professional guide leads the group and explains the geological features. Helmets and headlamps are provided for safety. The hike is rated easy but involves walking on uneven surfaces and stairs. The tour does not include hotel pickup, so participants must drive themselves to the site. Guests may select their preferred departure time when booking.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel
The tour visits Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s longest and best-known lava tubes. Visitors follow the path where lava flowed underground during the Leitahraun eruption over 5000 years ago. Platforms and lights have been added to facilitate the visit. The walk is rated easy but involves uneven surfaces and stairs. Helmets and headlamps are supplied, and an English-speaking guide provides information about the tunnel’s geological features during the roughly one-hour tour.
60 min
Meeting point
The tunnel is very easily accessed about 30 minutes drive from Reykjavik. Head east on road no. 1 and drive for about 18 km. Turn right onto road no. 39 (Þorlákshöfn) and drive for another 12 km. You will see our service building and parking lot on the left (if coming from Reykjavik).
End point
The tunnel is very easily accessed about 30 minutes drive from Reykjavik. Head east on road no. 1 and drive for about 18 km. Turn right onto road no. 39 (Þorlákshöfn) and drive for another 12 km. You will see our service building and parking lot on the left (if coming from Reykjavik).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour near Reykjavik - 1 Hour Guided
by Raufarhólshellir
Choose from 9 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€124Overview
This walking tour visits Raufarhólshellir, a lava tunnel located about 30 to 40 minutes from Reykjavik. The tunnel is one of Iceland's longest and most well-known lava tubes. Visitors walk the path where lava flowed underground during the Leitahraun eruption around 5,200 years ago. The tour lasts about one hour and includes platforms and lighting inside the cave to aid navigation. A professional guide leads the group and explains the geological features. Helmets and headlamps are provided for safety. The hike is rated easy but involves walking on uneven surfaces and stairs. The tour does not include hotel pickup, so participants must drive themselves to the site. Guests may select their preferred departure time when booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel
The tour visits Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s longest and best-known lava tubes. Visitors follow the path where lava flowed underground during the Leitahraun eruption over 5000 years ago. Platforms and lights have been added to facilitate the visit. The walk is rated easy but involves uneven surfaces and stairs. Helmets and headlamps are supplied, and an English-speaking guide provides information about the tunnel’s geological features during the roughly one-hour tour.
60 min
Meeting point
The tunnel is very easily accessed about 30 minutes drive from Reykjavik. Head east on road no. 1 and drive for about 18 km. Turn right onto road no. 39 (Þorlákshöfn) and drive for another 12 km. You will see our service building and parking lot on the left (if coming from Reykjavik).
End point
The tunnel is very easily accessed about 30 minutes drive from Reykjavik. Head east on road no. 1 and drive for about 18 km. Turn right onto road no. 39 (Þorlákshöfn) and drive for another 12 km. You will see our service building and parking lot on the left (if coming from Reykjavik).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.