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title: The Lava Tunnel Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 103
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.64
reviews: 492
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 26 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-with-transfer-from-reykjavik/
---

# The Lava Tunnel Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

In our comparison: #26 of 26 in Lava Caves & Volcano Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest lava tunnels in Iceland, with transport to Reykjavik. An ideal half-a-day activity that combines amazing Icelandic nature just outside the capital Reykjavik. You will be provided with a helmet and headlamp and on this guided tour you will learn about and witness amazing geological features that can only be found inside a lava tube. Paths and platforms are provided making this accessible activity for most people and our lighting design has won numerous awards. Tours with transfer from Reykjavik are provided 2- 3 times a day.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The bus to the Lava Tunnel is operated…
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €103 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 492 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Raufarhólshellir
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.64 from 492 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 451 of 492.

- 5 stars: 384 (78%)
- 4 stars: 67 (14%)
- 3 stars: 25 (5%)
- 2 stars: 5 (1%)
- 1 star: 11 (2%)

## What's included

- Headlamps
- Tour Guide
- Helmets
- Walking sticks (optional)
- Crampons (in winter)

## Not included

- Good hiking shoes
- Snacks

## Itinerary

1. **Raufarholshellir** (1h; admission included) - Explore Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest lava tunnels in Iceland, with transport to Reykjavik. An ideal half-a-day activity that combines amazing Icelandic nature just outside the capital Reykjavik. You will be provided with a helmet and headlamp and on this guided tour...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- 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 bus to the Lava Tunnel is operated by Reykjavik Excursions and will leave Reykjavik from the BSÍ Bus Terminal in the city center. The tunnel is 30-40 minutes drive from Reykjavik.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Lava Caves & Volcano Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #26 of 26** | €103 | 3h | 4.64 (492) | 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 #26 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.

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