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The Lava Tunnel with transfer from Reykjavik

  • Operated by The Lava Tunnel (Raufarhóll ehf)

Overview

A standard lava-tunnel tour with bus transport from BSÍ in Reykjavík and about one hour on the lit walkway inside Raufarhólshellir. Hotel pickup is optional.

The tour departs from BSÍ bus terminal. Optional hotel or bus-stop collection runs before departure and is operated by Reykjavík Excursions; follow the pickup details on your booking. Inside the cave, a footbridge and fixed lighting lead through the section formed by the eruption. Helmet, lights and crampons if needed are provided; wear sturdy hiking shoes and warm clothes.

The three-hour total covers travel and roughly one hour underground, and there is no guide on the transport bus.

Itinerary

The shape of your day

1 stop

  1. Start

    Depart from BSÍ in Reykjavík

    Board the Reykjavík Excursions bus at BSÍ. Hotel or bus-stop pickup applies only if you added that option.

  2. Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel

    Explore the lit walkway and lava formations with the cave guide.

  3. End

    Return to Reykjavík

    Travel back to Reykjavík after the cave visit; follow the return and drop-off arrangements on your booking.

Your day at a glance1 stop
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What's included

  • Guided cave tour
  • Access to Raufarhólshellir lava cave
  • Helmet
  • Torches/lights
  • Crampons (if needed)
  • Guidance on the transport bus

Know before you go

Sturdy shoes (hiking shoes) and warm clothes

Pick up: Depart from BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík. Hotel or bus-stop pickup is optional and must be selected when booking; follow the confirmed collection instructions from Reykjavík Excursions.

The Lava Tunnel (Raufarhóll ehf)

Operated by The Lava Tunnel (Raufarhóll ehf) · Booked and supported by FAR Travel, Reykjavík

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