The lava tunnel visit by bus from Reykjavík

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Location: Iceland

Activity: Underground Exploration

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 3 hrs

Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting point:

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Minimum age: 3

Child (6 - 15)

46.70 €

Person (16+)

93.30 €

Infant (3-5)

0.00 €

Total price 93.30 €

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Duration: 3 hrs

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Highlights

The lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir

All about the trip

On this tour, we visit the lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir located only 30 minutes from Reykjavík. We will witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption while we walk in the path of a lava that flowed thousands of years ago. The lava tunnel is one of the biggest in Iceland and gets up to 30 metres wide and 10 metres high. The lava tube ceiling has caved in near the entrance, which creates beautiful columns of light. The fantastic range of colours of the tunnel wall is caused by the different mineral types of the rock. This is a tour for the senses. Experience a new world, hear the talk of the cave and sense the forces of nature like you have never done before. Learn new things and step out of your comfort zone. Scenes from the Hollywood movie Noah, with Anthony Hopkins, were shot in this lava cave.

You walk around 350 metres into the lava tunnel and the temperature in the cave is around 4 degrees although it can be warmer outside and usually water leaks from the ceiling when it rains and snows so we recommend raincoats.

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What is included in the price

Bus fare
1 hour guided cave tour
Flashlight
Protective helmet

What is not included in the price

Insurance
Beverages and meals during the trip
Hotel pick-up from Reykjavík (available for an extra fee)

Instructions

What to take with you?

We recommend wearing warm clothes and good hiking shoes, a hat and gloves.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Reykjavik Excursions, BSÍ Bus Terminal, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

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Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by Icelandia, Klettagaroar 12/104, Reykjavik, Iceland, +354 580 5400, main@re.is.