--- title: The Lava Tunnel Tour - Raufarhólshellir lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 62 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 2708 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 19 of 26 (Lava Caves & Volcano Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/the-lava-tunnel-tour-raufarh-lshellir/ --- # The Lava Tunnel Tour - Raufarhólshellir In our comparison: #19 of 26 in Lava Caves & Volcano Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. Located just 30-40 minutes from Reykjavík, the tunnel is easily accessible year round. Discover the inner workings of a volcanic eruption and walk along the path where lava flowed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred approximately 5200 years ago. Our tour is approximately one hour whereas platforms and lights have been incorporated - making the experience of visiting the cave simply breathtaking.   The tour includes all necessary equipment. Choose your preferred departure time upon booking.  Please note that this tour does not include pick up and is for self driving passengers only. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The tunnel is very easily accessed about… - 17 start times: between 08:30 and 17:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age rule: Not recommend for children under the age of 3 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €62 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.77/5 from 2708 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Raufarhólshellir - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 17 start times between 08:30 and 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.77 from 2708 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2584 of 2708. - 5 stars: 2299 (85%) - 4 stars: 285 (11%) - 3 stars: 74 (3%) - 2 stars: 22 (1%) - 1 star: 28 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Standard Tour - 10 AM | €62 / person | English | The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day. | | Standard Tour - 1 PM | €62 / person | English | The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day. | | Standard Tour - 3 PM | €62 / person | English | The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day. | | Standard Tour - 9 AM | €62 / person | English | The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day. | | Standard Tour - 11 AM | €62 / person | English | The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day. | | Standard Tour - 4 PM | €62 / person | English | The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day. | | Standard Tour - 12 PM | €62 / person | English | The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day. | | Standard Tour - 2 PM | €62 / person | English | The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day. | | Standard Tour - 5 PM | €62 / person | English | The tour is on the hour every hour and each tour takes approximately 55 - 60 minutes. We recommend you pre-book a tour to guarantee your place on the hour of your preferred time of day. | ## What's included - Professional guide - Lights - Helmets ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and ...** (1h; admission included) - Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. Discover the inner workings of a volcanic eruption and walk along the path where lava flowed underground during the Leitahraun eruption over 5000 years ago. Our tour... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17 start times between 08:30 and 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The tunnel is very easily accessed about 30 minutes drive from Reykjavik. Head east on road no. 1 and drive for about 18 km. Turn right onto road no. 39 (Þorlákshöfn) and drive for another 12 km. You will see our service building and parking lot on the left (if coming from Reykjavik). Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommend for children under the age of 3 - Not recommended for people with back, knee or other health issues - Sturdy shoes are important and it is recommend that you bring rain coat / jacket. - Bathrooms are available on location. ## Compared with other Lava Caves & Volcano Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 26** | €62 | 1h | 4.77 (2708) | shared | | [Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike: The Original Local Experience](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/fagradalsfjall-volcano-hike-the-original-local-experience/?format=md) | €153 | 4h | 4.97 (855) | shared | | [Reykjanes Peninsula Private Day Tour - up to 9 passengers](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjanes-peninsula-private-day-tour-up-to-9-passengers/?format=md) | €18579 per group | 6h | 5.0 (84) | private | | [2.5 HR Off-Road Tour Buggy Lava Field Adventure from Reykjavik](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-5-hr-off-road-tour-buggy-lava-field-adventure-from-reykjavik/?format=md) | €285 | 3h 30m | 4.99 (82) | shared | Ranked #19 of 26 in Lava Caves & Volcano Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €507, median €175; typical length 5h 45m. 3 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/lava-caves-volcano-tours/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/the-lava-tunnel-tour-raufarh-lshellir/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md