Delve into a volcanic lava tube on this tour of the caves of Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest lava tunnels in Iceland, on this tour from Reykjavik.
Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour
After meeting at your chosen time at the BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavik, we'll set off from the Icelandic capital towards the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel.
Once we reach the cave, we'll get kitted out with safety helmets and flashlights to embark on a guided tour of the lava tube. The one-hour visit will take us on a route around the caves and underground galleries created by volcanic activity over 5,000 years ago.
The tunnel is almost 4,500 feet (1,360 meters) long, making it the fourth-longest lava tube in Iceland, and our low-difficulty walk will cover around 1,150 feet (350 meters) of it, allowing us to see an amazing array of colors created by the different volcanic minerals embedded in the rock. What's more, we'll learn all about the natural phenomena that shaped this geological gem. The Scandinavian country has several lava tunnels, but Raufarhólshellir is one of the most spectacular.
The Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel has several wooden staircases and walkways that allow us to visit different areas of the cave in complete safety. Among them is a very special cave: perhaps you'll recognize it from the movie Noah, starring Russell Crowe and Anthony Hopkins, that was filmed here.
At the end of our visit to the lava tunnel, we'll make the return journey to our original departure point by bus, where you'll be dropped off after a total of 3 hours.
