THE LAVA TUNNEL

Experience one of the longest and most famous lava tubes in Iceland, the magnificent Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel.

A journey into this magnificent lava tunnel is a unique experience and a great opportunity to witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption. One walks in the path of lava that flowed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred about 5.200 years ago. Every winter spectacular ice sculptures are formed inside the entrance of the cave making the experience of visiting the lava tunnel even more breathtaking.

Inside the lava tunnel, paths and a footbridge have been ingeniously crafted to ensure ease of access, circumventing the challenge posed by the tunnel’s rocky terrain. Mesmerizing lighting accentuates the dynamic spectrum of colors, vividly illustrating the profound seismic forces that sculpted the tunnel.

The Lava Tunnel is located only 30 minutes from Reykjavík and is accessible all year round.
Click here to book a tour including transportation to and from Reykjavík.

What’s included?

Entry to a guided tour
Helmet, lights, crampons (if needed)

For who?

For most people, although we do not recommend the tour to those with difficulty with balance, difficulty walking on an uneven surface (such as snow) or walking up or down steep stairs.

What do I need to bring?

Warm clothes and sturdy shoes!

BOOK TODAY AND EXPERIENCE A MAGNIFICENT LAVA TUNNEL IN ICELAND!

Minimum age:

3 years old

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	1 hour

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.