Iceland · LAVA CAVING & TUNNEL WALKS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 lava cave tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk Iceland’s lava tube Raufarhólshellir in about an hour with helmet and headlamp, easy pacing, and an expert English guide.
“The tour lasted about an hour and Meagan was a great guide. Very informative with some stories as well. Being able to explore this lava tunnel was not something I would be able to experience where I live.”
1-hour guided lava tube tour at Raufarhólshellir. Helmet, headlamp, crampons in winter, and pitch-black darkness inside.
“Fascinating tour. Excellent and engaging guide and an opportunity to be in complete darkness for a short time, if you’re comfortable to do. Highly recommended”
Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik with Vatnshellir lava cave, Kirkjufell views, waterfalls, sea stacks, and black sand.
“I had a fantastic day. Was Super happy with the trip and all the Highlights of the tour is perfect and had enough time to Explore. Very nice guide we had and met nice people in the group. Thanks for the wonderful unforgettable experience. 🙏🙏🙏”
Bus trip from Reykjavik to Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel, with a guided cave walk, helmet and flashlight, plus Leitahraun history.
“Had such a great time. The tour is just the right amount of time. The bus guide was super friendly and funny. The bus driver was super kind and dropped us near our accommodation. Would definitely recommend”
From Reykjavik, tour the Raufarhólshellir lava tube with gear and a guide. Crawl formations, enjoy lights-out darkness, spot volcanic traces.
“Alex our tour guide was amazing. Very well informed and made the tour super educational but also very fun and silly.”
Walk into Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel with helmet and headlamp, plus round-trip Reykjavik transfer for an easy, geology-filled half day.
“We never thought we would walk through a lava tunnel. It was fascinating. Our guide at the tunnel was brilliant and our bur driver was lovely. The wifi and charging statiins worjed. I have to mention this as they did not work for many buses.”
Walk Iceland’s Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel from Reykjavik with helmets and guided science, plus a famous lights-out moment.
“Great experience! Our tour guy Juan was very knowledgeable and friendly! Very family excursion!!!!!!”
Snæfellsnes small-group day tour from Reykjavik with Kirkjufell, waterfalls, Vatnshellir lava cave, basalt cliffs, and Wi-Fi.
“Really good tour, Devon gave alot of info and history, advised where the best bits was and had enough time at each stop off. Also Kirkjufell Mountain is a must for any game of thrones fan.”
Skaftafell ice caving and glacier hike from Hof with crampons, harness, blue ice caves, coffee, and certified English guides.
“This was a pretty unorganized experience. Parking was bad. I believe two hours would have made the experience better, four is far to long. You are just walking in the same area for four hours. Pretty exhausting”
Iceland combo day with lava tunnel caving at Raufarholshellir and Silfra snorkeling at Thingvellir, with free underwater photos.
“Very good guides! Fun atmosphere. Beautiful scenery, caves and lake.”
Small-group Silver Circle tour from Reykjavik with lava waterfalls, Deildartunguhver hot spring, horses, and the Vidgelmir Lava Cave.
“Interesting and enlightening although weather conditions ie ice on pathways made walking a little harder. All in all a very good time was had.”
Silfra Fissure snorkeling, Raufarhólshellir lava caving, and Thingvellir in one 10-hour South Iceland day. Gear and photos included.
“It was cold but it was beautiful! It felt like we were flying. The visibility is unparalleled and Silfra is stunning.”
Step into Vatnshellir’s 8000-year lava tube on a 45-minute guided walk in Snæfellsnes, with helmet, flashlight, and expert stories.
“Anita was the greatest guide! We had a perfect experience and appreciated her knowledge, jokes, and overall abilities. Thank you!!”
See Iceland’s west in one day: Viðgelmir lava cave, Hraunfossar waterfalls, Deildartunguhver hot springs, horses, and saga sites.
“Addi was our guide and we went beyond to make us comfortable and provided vert interesting tidbits about Iceland and it's history. Each stop was beautiful and something otherworldly! the caves of course was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend this tour”
Guided lava cave tour from Reykjavik with round-trip pickup, all caving gear included, and a real crawl into Raufarholshellir.
“Interesting enough but less exciting experience than expected. Very short duration and rather expensive.”
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