About this experience
Travel deep into one of Iceland's largest lava tubes. Go off the beaten path on an underground adventure and explore the source of the cave, the magnificent lava falls.
Highlights
- Trek through a 5,000-year-old lava tube
- See amazing lava formations, including the lava falls at the very end of the cave
- Enjoy an authentic underground adventure as you hike over large boulders in the dark
What's included
- Guided tour in English
- Helmet and headlamp
- Crampons (in winter)
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Your Lava Falls adventure tour takes you off the beaten path into the depths of one of Iceland's largest lava tubes, known as Raufarholshellir. Throughout your tour, discover the many wonders of the underground and witness evidence of how the lava flowed through there over 5,000 years ago.
The tour goes over 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. Once you reach the end of the cave and the source of the underground flow, you are rewarded with views of the amazing lava falls - a rare lava formation that can be seen in only a few places in the world.
This tour is designed for those that want adventure, and sees you traveling a total distance over 1.3 kilometers inside the lava tube to witness it's incredible colors. The tour is conducted in small groups of a maximum of 8 people, and is led by an expert caving guide.
Terms & conditions
• Please note that while no prior caving experience is required, it is a more extreme activity that requires traversing over difficult terrain, including large boulders and up and down hills
• A good sense of balance and overall good fitness level is required to complete this tour
• The average time spent underground is between 3-4 hours depending on the speed of the group
• Although the cave is quite large this tour is not recommended for those that may suffer from claustrophobia
• The minimum age limit for this tour is 12
• Participants must wear hiking shoes with ankle support
• Please note that eating or smoking/vaping is not allowed inside the cave
• Bathrooms are available in the service building before and after the tour