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Iceland's classics.
The 10 most popular lava tunnels & caves in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
Walk through Iceland’s Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel on a 1-hour English tour with a helmet and headlamp.
“Great experience! Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. I’ve been to many caves but this was very different.”
Tour Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel in Iceland for about 1 hour with helmets, headlamps, winter crampons, and a total darkness moment.
“Juan was a fantastic guide!! Thank you for going above and beyond to make this such a cool experience, you rock!!!”
Small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik with Vatnshellir lava cave, Kirkjufell photos, black sand coast, and saga stories.
“We traveled with Eve. He is so enthusiastic that makes the journey dynamic and amazing. Stops was incredible and the lunch stop just incredible. the landscape was a paradise. be prepared for strong windy tour. but it is a place that deserves each second. enjoy and challenge yourself.”
Bus from Reykjavik to the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel for a guided helmet-and-flashlight walk through colored minerals.
“What was there not to like about this tour!! I am so glad we booked the Lava tunnel! A unique and amazing experience!Dimitri our guide was amazing! Funny and very informative!A must do trip if you are heading to Iceland!”
Walk into Iceland’s Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel with a guide, helmet, and headlamp, plus round-trip transfer from Reykjavik.
“I had read reviews about difficulties with the transport but we had no problems. The tour itself was very interesting and the guide was very informative. Hard hats were mandatory. There were sticks if you wanted. Definitely needed the stick as the floor is very uneven and the heavy snowfall added to parts being slippery.…”
In 3 hours from Reykjavik, walk the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel on a guided tour with helmets, lights, and transfers.
“Very interesting and informative experience about how lavatories these tunnels and the geology.. cave is shorter than I thought.”
A small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik packed with Kirkjufell, waterfalls, churches, and the Vatnshellir lava cave.
“Stunning trip and driver was brilliant. Managed to get a extra couple of stop on the trip also so that was a bonus”
A small-group Silver Circle day from Reykjavik with waterfalls, thermal springs, Icelandic horses, and the Viðgelmir lava cave.
“Thorri was an amazing guide. He brought a unique thoughtful Western Icelandic vibe to our tour. The area which we covered felt like a piece of Iceland that was quiet, natural, and very easy to get your full heart and mind around. I would never have imagined that visiting the hot pool of a long…”
Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra and explore Iceland’s lava tunnels plus Thingvellir. Gear included, small-group day in South Iceland.
“Hey there. I had the BEST tour guides. They were funny, spirited, and had the Icelandic history down pat. However, I didn't appreciate getting water all in my dry suit. Despite the stunning views below, losing feeling in my hands and arms dampened this quite a bit.”
A 10-hour west Iceland day trip from Reykjavík with Hraunfossar waterfalls, geothermal heat, and a guided walk through Vidgelmir lava cave.
“Well planned day trip with amazing views, but the guide was more like just a driver. Not that informative comparing to the other companies and guides. Didn’t interact much with the people. Stopping you somewhere and just directing you where to go and when to come back”
