Caving in lava tunnels: Recommended tours & tickets

Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. Located just 30-40 minutes from Reykjavík, the tunnel is easily accessible year round. Discover the inner workings of a volcanic eruption and walk along the path where lava flowed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred approximately 5200 years ago. Our tour is approximately one hour whereas platforms and lights have been incorporated - making the experience of visiting the cave simply breathtaking.   The tour includes all necessary equipment. Choose your preferred departure time upon booking.  Please note that this tour does not include pick up and is for self driving passengers only.

Explore Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest lava tunnels in Iceland, with transport to Reykjavik. An ideal half-a-day activity that combines amazing Icelandic nature just outside the capital Reykjavik. You will be provided with a helmet and headlamp and on this guided tour you will learn about and witness amazing geological features that can only be found inside a lava tube. Paths and platforms are provided making this accessible activity for most people and our lighting design has won numerous awards. Tours with transfer from Reykjavik are provided 2- 3 times a day.

Go cave exploring in the amazing Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel. One of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland, located only 30 minutes from Reykjavík, you are in for a unique experience exploring the colorful underground. After the caving experience, visit Silfra fissure, located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Thingvellir National Park for a snorkeling adventure. Alongside your guide, discover the depths of some of Iceland's most stunning natural wonders as you explore a mysterious cave and snorkel in a pristine, dream-like underground pool.

Leave behind Reykjavík and journey to Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel for a one-hour lava cave tour, just 30 minutes away. Walk through the lava's path and learn about the tunnel's history. The lava tunnel is one of the biggest in Iceland and scenes from the film Noah were shot in the cave. This tour includes a driver/guide and safety equipment.

Explore Iceland’s ancient underground lava tunnels at Raufarholshellir lava tunnel on a caving experience with transport from Reykjavik! Hidden deep beneath the stunning Blue Mountains (Bláhnjúkur), Raufarholshellir lava tunnel is home to a volcanic wonderland of rock formations, ice and craters. Using specialist caving equipment, follow a local guide and hike through the tunnels to the cave, discovering Iceland’s otherworldly sights at their finest and witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption.

Combining snorkeling and caving gives you the ultra experience of Icelandic nature. You will explore the hidden world of the lava fields on foot and underwater. The cave we will visit is called Leiðarendi. The 900 meter long lava tube offers unique rock formations, such as stalactites and shelves. Some light crawling may be required yet Leiðarendi cave has a rather easy access to the underworld wonders of the Icelandic lava fields. Snorkel in between two continents at one of the top diving sites in the planet! Silfra is located in Iceland’s National Park, Thingvellir, and is a fissure that was formed by the divergent tectonic drift of the Eurasian and North American plates. What makes Silfra exceptionally unique is not only its geological significance, but it is also world-renowned for its crystal clear, fresh glacial water. No diving experience or diving license is needed for this experience, and all the gear that you need is provided.

Want to see what's underneath all the lava in Iceland? Then join us and explore the hidden world of the lava fields at The End of the Road, Leidarendi Cave. Leidarendi is a pitch black, 900 meter long circular lava tube, showcasing lava formations such as stalactites and stalagmites, along with surprising colors. A lava tube is created after a volcanic eruption when the lava has hardened on the surface, but magma still flows underneath. When the flow of lava ceases and the rocks cool down, a long hollow cave is formed - this natural wonder is called a lava tube. Leidarendi is less visited than other lava tubes is because of its structure inside. It is not a cave that has proper wooden planks for walking on therefore good sturdy hiking boots are recommended. It has some optional areas where you can crawl through allowing for a more adventurous visit but there are other areas that are accessible for and easier journey and yet end up at the same place, making it a loose figure of 8.

Join us for an action-packed day with two adrenaline-filled activities conveniently packed into an 8-hour adventure departing from Reykjavik. Your day begins with a pickup from our caving partners at 8:15 AM. They will guide you into the heart of nature to explore Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland's longest and most renowned lava caves. Witness the fascinating path of an ancient volcanic eruption as you delve into the depths of this natural wonder. The Leitahraun eruption, which occurred around 5200 years ago, sculpted the landscape, leaving behind a mesmerizing geological marvel. Following the caving adventure, our partners will drop you off at a designated meeting point for a well-deserved lunch break. Then, Safari Quads will take over. We'll pick you up and transport you to our basecamp. From there, embark on a thrilling 1-hour ATV adventure through the Icelandic wilderness, offering unparalleled views overlooking Reykjavik.