REYKJAVIK · ICELAND
Reykjavik’s best days out.
The 15 lava cave & tunnel tours travellers book the most, and what each one is actually like on the day. Run times, prices and the operator behind every trip, in one place.
Walk Iceland’s Raufarhólshellir lava tube with a small group. Helmets and headlamps included on an hour-long guided tour.
Most Popular“Wonderful trip into the Lava Tunnel. I am amazed at the way Lava flows and the caves then created. I recommend this.”
Snæfellsnes and Vatnshellir in one long day: lava cave, Kirkjufell photos, sea stacks, black church, and black-sand beach vibes.
“We traveled with Eve. He is so enthusiastic that makes the journey dynamic and amazing. Stops was incredible and the lunch stop just incredible. the landscape was a paradise. be prepared for strong windy tour. but it is a place that deserves each second. enjoy and challenge yourself.”
Bus from Reykjavik to Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel with helmet and flashlight, a guided hour, and mineral colors plus pitch-black moments.
“Alex was such a brilliant guide! He was very funny but also very informative. Would highly recommend to people of all ages!”
From Reykjavik, tour the Raufarhólshellir lava tube. Crawl and walk volcanic passages, see icy formations in winter, and learn from a guide.
“what an amazing tour!! absolutely perfect for geology and nature lovers”
Guided walk through Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel from Reykjavik with transfers, helmets and headlamps, about 1 hour inside.
“I had read reviews about difficulties with the transport but we had no problems. The tour itself was very interesting and the guide was very informative. Hard hats were mandatory. There were sticks if you wanted. Definitely needed the stick as the floor is very uneven and the heavy snowfall added to parts being slippery.…”
See Iceland’s Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel on a guided walk with helmets, flashlights, and a dramatic full-dark moment near Reykjavik.
“The lava tunnel was interesting and the guide was fun. Definitely worth the time and money. Our issue with Viator is putting 9:00 tour in large letters on the ticket and in smaller print not next to the tour time, pickup starts at 8:30. We were at the stop at 8:40 before we noticed. We…”
Snæfellsnes in one day from Reykjavik: Kirkjufell, lava field walks, Vatnshellir lava cave, basalt cliffs, and small-group comfort with Wi‑Fi.
“Our guide was amazing and gave us detailed informations. We visited all main spots. Tour was breathtaking.”
Silver Circle small-group day from Reykjavik: waterfalls, Deildartunguhver spring, Sturlureykir horses, and the Viðgelmir lava cave.
“This is a great day out. Guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The visit to the horse farm was great. Great family. The waterfalls and hot springs were awesome and coming out of the lava cave in the middle of nowhere was ‘out of this world’”
Snorkel Silfra’s crystal-clear fissure and explore a lava tunnel from Reykjavik, with warm cocoa, gear, and free underwater photos.
“AMAZING! Started the tour at the Lava Caves which was great. Got to see an awesome sunrise on the way to the site. Tour was excellent with a very knowledgeable and funny guide. Silfra Snorkeling was the highlight for me. crystal clear water. Very easy swim and the dry suits provided by the tour kept…”
Silfra snorkeling between tectonic plates plus the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel and Thingvellir, a full day from Reykjavík.
“The snorkling was one of the best things we have ever done! The wetsuits worked wonders and kept us warm. The water was crystal clear and it was just an otherworldly experience swimming through 2 tectonic plates! Our guide Siggy was fantastic and very helpful and patient! He was also very nice and took photos…”
A full west-Iceland day from Reykjavík featuring Glanni, Deildartunguhver, Reykholt’s Snorralaug, Hraunfossar, and the Viðgelmir lava cave.
“It is not a trip to be disappointed with. The waterfalls were beautiful our tour guide had a fantastic sense of humour. It was beautiful to hear the stories behind everything. It may seem like a long day but in actual fact you don’t realise where the time gone. At the end of the day…”
Walk Vatnshellir Lava Cave with a guide on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Small group, helmet and light, geology lessons in 45 minutes.
“Wow! Such a great cave and an excellent guide! We loved the spiral stairs and lava tube cave! We’ve been to quite a few caves and learned so much about our first lava tube cave!”
A guided lava-tunnel caving tour from Reykjavík with included gear, helmet light, and real crawling through Raufarholshellir.
“This trip was the best part of my ten day stay in Iceland. The cave was dark, damp and well lit. Would go again.”
Two days on Snæfellsnes: enter Vidgelmir lava cave, stay overnight with breakfast, get Reykjavik pickup, and hunt Northern Lights.
“My wife and I really enjoyed this 2 day tour. We stopped at many different places that each had something unique about Iceland to be experienced. And our guide Gilfy was the best, he knew so much about the history of Iceland and kept everyone interested and entertained. Would pretty much go on any tour…”
Reykjavik evening tour with Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel and aurora hunting, pickup, hot cocoa, Wi‑Fi, photos, and a free repeat.
“The northern lights were hiding today so we only did the lava tube tour and got a free reschedule for a northern lights tour tomorrow. The lava tube was fantastic and I would highly recommend it. Our guide gave us lots of information and had a great sense of humor. The bus was very comfortable.”
Every road out of Reykjavik, and every way to take it.
