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Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel Tour, Iceland

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Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour Highlights

Explore the Lava Tunnel to know how Raufarhólshellir was created by rivers of molten rock during the Leitahraun eruption
Enter the amazing longest lava tube in Iceland with the assistance of a skilled English-speaking guide & group of the nation's best-skilled mountaineers
Book Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel Tour to see the 1,400-meter-long "lava tube" cave system & know about the interesting facts about Iceland's Volcanos
Go for an adventurous tour of the underground lava tunnel & see the incredible designs old aged walls formed by a volcanic eruption

Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour Overview

Activity Location (for Standard Tour): 816, Iceland

Activity Duration: 1-3 Hours (approx)

Operational Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

About The Lava Tunnel Iceland:

Explore one of Iceland's longest and most well-known lava tunnels at Reykjavík. Enjoy walking down to the depths of Earth stepping on rugged terrains to see the incredible underground scene of Iceland. Be in awe by moving forward to the footbridge while observing amazing geological formations, with a skilled guide assisting you to explain interesting facts about The Lava Tunnel. Book Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour and go for a fun tour of the underground lava tube, produced more than 5,000 years ago by the powerful force of a volcanic eruption.

About Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel Tour:

Reach the meeting point at least 10-15 minutes before the allotted time slot if you have opted for roundtrip transfers.
Spend a day at one of Iceland's longest lava tubes, The Lava Tunnel Reykjavík to observe the beautiful & coloured granite formations all around you reflected by the sunlight.
Explore Raufarhólshellir's amazing lava tube and discover enthralling lava formations that are rarely seen outside of Iceland.
Be in awe by observing the incredible geological structures, changing scenery, and vibrant colours while you walk inside The Lava Tunnel.
Enjoy Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour by walking underground the 1360 m (4500 ft) long Tunnel formed by the Leitahraun eruption to see different types of amazing designs on walls, molten rocks & caves.
Check out the fascinating ice sculptures like a big snow wall during winter rugged terrain and also get a chance to touch the thousands-year-old walls.

How to Reach?

The Lava Tunnel (Raufarhólshellir):

By Car: The activity location is 850 meters from Þorlákshöfn city center. You can reach the destination within 2 minutes by car.

BSI Bus Terminal, Reykjavik (if transfers selected):

Meeting Point: The pickup location is 1.8 km from Reykjavíkcity city centre, it will take 5 minutes via the Sóleyjargata route.

Select Package Options

The Lava Tunnel - Standard Tour

1 Hours

USD 64.21

USD 63.14

Per Adult

Age Policy:

Kids aged 0-2 years are not allowed.
Participants aged 3 to 11 years can enter the activity for free.
Children who are aged 12 to 15 years will have to buy a child ticket.
Participants aged 16 years and above will have to buy an adult ticket.

Price Includes

Ticket
- The Lava Tunnel - Standard Tour
- Lights
- Helmet
Guide
- An English-speaking guide will be available throughout the tour

The Lava Tunnel: Roundtrip from Reykjavik

3 Hours

USD 66.36

USD 65.29

Per Adult

Age Policy:

Kids aged 0-2 years are not allowed.
Participants aged 0 to 5 years can enter the activity for free.
Children who are aged 6 to 15 years will have to buy a child ticket.
Participants aged 16 years and above will have to buy an adult ticket.

Price Includes

Ticket
- The Lava Tunnel: Roundtrip from Reykjavik
- Helmet
- Flashlight
Transfers
- Bus transfer (40-45 min one-way) from the BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavik to the Lava Tunnel and back
Guide
- An English-speaking guide will be available throughout the tour

More Details about Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour

Know Before You Go for Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour

Foreign nationals may be asked to share their passport and visa details upon arrival.
ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest upon arrival.
Show your smartphone ticket to the tour guide.
Tour is not recommended for visitors having difficulty in climbing steep stairs or walking on uneven surfaces.
This experience is suitable for most able-bodied people and is not recommended, if you have any difficulty in climbing stairs or walking or if you suffer from severe claustrophobia.
Go to the BSI bus station in Reykjavik. Make sure to be there ten minutes before your booked timeslot (if transferes selected). Look for the Reykjavik Excursions bus. Show your smartphone ticket to the bus driver

Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour Map

Starting Point

Raufarhólshellir

816, Iceland

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Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 1 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees

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