Just outside Reykjavík you will visit Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s longest and best-known lava tubes. The cave is accessible year round and offers a chance to walk the same path where molten rock once ran. As you move through the tunnel, you will see features formed by that flow and learn about the inner workings of a volcanic eruption, tied to the Leitahraun event that occurred approximately 5,200 years ago.
Platforms and lighting have been installed to improve access and visibility as you explore the passage. The experience includes all necessary equipment, so you can focus on the cave itself and the geological story it tells.
Why Visit
- Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel one of Iceland's longest lava tubes
- 30–40 minutes from Reykjavík with year-round access to the cave
- Platforms and lighting installed inside the lava tube
- Safety equipment included for all participants
- Pathway following Leitahraun lava flow from about 5,200 years ago
What's included
- Professional guide
- Lights
- Helmets
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Accessibility
- Service animals welcome
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommend for children under the age of 3
Not recommended for people with back, knee or other health issues
Sturdy shoes are important and it is recommend that you bring rain coat / jacket.
Bathrooms are available on location.