Visit to Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel from Reykjavík

Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland, situated on the country's southwestern coast. This guided sightseeing tour from Reykjavík takes you to Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s most famous lava tubes.

The guided visit to Raufarhólshellir begins at the meeting point in Reykjavík, where you'll board a comfortable bus. Raufarhólshellir is located just 30 minutes away from Reykjavík. After the short drive, you'll arrive at the lava tunnel and prepare for your adventure. The experienced guide will provide the safety equipment, including a helmet and flashlight. After a quick safety briefing, you'll start exploring the fascinating lava cave!

Following the guide, you'll venture inside Raufarhólshellir and walk the path where lava once flowed thousands of years ago. The tunnel reaches 10 metres (33 feet) in height and 30 metres (98 feet) in width, making it one of the largest lava tubes in Iceland. You'll experience the mesmerising light inside the cave and the impressive mineral rock formations and stalactites on the ceiling. The tour of Raufarhólshellir takes you 350 metres (1148 feet) into the lava tunnel, where the temperature drops to around 4°C (39°F). At the end of the lava cave adventure, you'll be driven back to the starting point in Reykjavík.

Explore a unique volcanic formation on this guided visit to Raufarhólshellir from Reykjavík!