THE LAVA FALLS ADVENTURE TOUR

Join us on a tour that takes you off the beaten path and into the depths of The Lava Tunnel (also known to Icelanders as Raufarhólshellir) to explore the source of the cave, the magnificent Lava Falls.

This tour requires good fitness and balance. The tour traverses difficult terrain, including big rocks and boulders. It takes on average 3-4 hours to complete, relying on an experienced guide and head torches to navigate through this underground wonder. At the end of the cave you will experience breathtaking scenery as you will witness the origin of the lava flow that created the cave, which includes amazing lava falls rarely seen in the world.

A more extreme tour for the adventure seeker
This is a tour for adventure seekers, it takes you beyond the standard tour, all the way to the end of the tunnel where magnificent lava falls and other natural wonders await in the dark. This is truly an unforgettable experience, full of sights and emotions. The Lava Falls tour is the highest-rated tour of The Lava Tunnel. It’s done in small groups only, with a designated caving guide.

An adventure to remember
You will spend 3 – 4 hours in the cave. No prior caving experience is required. We rely solely on head torches to navigate through this underground wonderworld so we do not recommend this tour for those that may suffer from some sort of claustrophobia. We also do not recommend this tour for pregnant women or children younger than 12. Passengers must be wearing hiking boots with ankle support.

What’s included?

Guided adventure tour
Helmet, lights, crampons (if needed)

For who?

Please note that this tour is more extreme than the standard tours as it traverses over a difficult terrain, including big rocks and boulders so a good balance and good physical health are required.

What do I need to bring?

Warm clothes
hiking boots with ankle support (mandatory due to safety reasons)

BOOK TODAY AND GO INTO THE DEPTHS OF THE MAGNIFICENT LAVE TUNNEL!

Minimum age:

12 years old

Pick-up/ Drop-off is available
If you are staying in the Reykjavík area we can provide a pick-up and drop-off if needed (for an additional price). Please note that pick-up needs to take place outside the bus ban zone in downtown Reykjavik (or designated bus stops). The tour inside the cave takes approximately 3 – 4 hours.

How to arrive at The Lava Tunnel:

The tunnel is located less than 30 minutes drive (approximately 30 km) from Reykjavík and accessible by all vehicles. Driving from Reykjavík east on Route 1 and drive for about 18 km. Turn right onto Route 39 (Þorlákshöfn) and drive for another 12 km. The parking area will be on your left hand side. You can also find us on google maps. The GPS coordinates are: N.63º 56.407 / W. 021º 23.742

Cancellation policy:

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before event

This tour is operated by a trusted partner of Midgard:
We have carefully selected very few trusted partners. We have a close relationship with each one of them and years of experience of booking tours with them.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	The Lava Tunnel (see Google Maps)
DURATION	3-4 hours

Do you have any questions? Contact us here, send us an email to adventure@midgard.is or call us at +354 578 3370 from 09:00 – 17:00 all weekdays.

Did you know that Midgard Adventure is also a travel agency? We will happily arrange your entire holiday for you. Contact us.

Do you need accommodation? Midgard Base Camp offers bunk beds and private rooms. It´s the ideal base camp for you adventure travel in South Iceland. Midgard Base Camp also has a restaurant, a bar and a café.