Reykjavik Lava Tunnel Guided Tour

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Duration: 1 hour
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Experience Highlights

Venture into the depths of the Earth with The Lava Tunnel, an exciting one-hour adventure in the Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland's longest and most spectacular lava tubes.

With an expert English-speaking guide, you will explore ancient passages where volcanic activity is palpable and learn the secrets hidden in these natural conduits.

The tour lasts 1 hour and you will receive a helmet, lighting and practical information on arrival.

  • Book your ticket now and explore a unique volcanic tunnel.
  • Discover Icelandic geology underground with an expert guide.
  • Experience the magic of the winter ice sculptures.

What’s included

  • 1 hour guided tour in English
  • Professional lighting inside the tunnel
  • Safety helmet for all participants
  • Transport to the lava tunnel

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Step by Step

When you reach Raufarhólshellir, you will descend through a narrow, natural mouth that gives access to lava galleries more than 5 km long. At every step you will feel the living history of the eruptions that forged this underground tube thousands of years ago.

Your English-speaking guide, who has extensive experience in practical volcanology, will explain how lava tubes are formed: the dynamics of the outer layer solidifying while the inner layer continues to flow, creating perfect passages for exploration.

In winter, the tunnel is adorned with amazing ice sculptures at its entrance and first metres. These ephemeral formations, sculpted by dripping and freezing, turn the entrance into a natural art gallery, impossible to see anywhere else.

As you go along, you will be able to touch the rough volcanic rock walls, comparing textures and colours, and your guide will show you cracks, olivine crystals and layers of petrified ash. You will be part of a team of field volcanologists for a day.

At the end, you'll emerge into the open air as a true lava cave explorer, with an in-depth knowledge of Icelandic geology and indelible memories of an underground experience.

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