Tour description
On this short all-year-round caving adventure, we explore a great lava cave Raufarholshellir on the outskirts of Reykjavík. As we make our way into the cave, we discover the beauty of stalagmites and stalactites, learn more about the formation of lava caves and how they have played a part in many different Icelandic myths throughout the centuries. During late winter, guests can sometimes see beautiful ice formations inside the cave. Just getting into the cave when snow has built up can be a small adventure itself.
The trip is suitable for most people but in order to finish a round trip in the cave, people have to be ready to crawl and bend down for a short distance. This trip is a really good introduction to Icelandic lava caves and still gives you plenty of time to explore and go on other adventures in the afternoon.
What’s included
- Guided cave tour
- Access to Raufarhólshellir lava cave
- Helmet
- Torches/lights
- Crampons (if needed)
Info
- Season: All Year
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours.
- Departures: Daily
- Small group size
We recommend you bring
- Sturdy shoes (hiking shoes)
- warm clothes
Notes
Pick up: 8:30-8:50am (or 12:30-12:50) from your hotel, hostel or guesthouse in Reykjavík. The pickup is operated by Reykjavík Excursions (and marked "Reykjavik Excursions") so be ready in front of your selected pick up destination from 8:30am for the 9am tour (or 12:30pm for the 13.00 tour). The sign on bus will state "Tour Pick-up".
The departure point for this tour is the BSI Bus Terminal in downtown Reykjavik. The transportation to The Lava Tunnel is operated by Reykjavik Excursions. The bus will be in the back of the terminal and have a sign in the window that says The Lava Tunnel. Please ask at the service desk at the BSI terminal if you need help finding where to go.
BSI Bus Terminal
Vatnsmýrarvegur, 101 Reykjavík, IS