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The Lava Falls Adventure tour

3 hours South IcelandThe Lava Tunnel (Raufarhóll ehf)Free cancellation on most tours

The Lava Falls Adventure tour

The Lava Falls Adventure tour is a 3 hours experience run by The Lava Tunnel (Raufarhóll ehf) in South Iceland, from 27.900 ISK per person. The Lava Falls Adventure Tour takes you off the beaten path and into the depths of The Lava Tunnel (also know to Icelanders as Raufarholshellir) to explore the source of the cave, the magnificent Lava Falls.

27.900 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
3 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Challenging
Minimum age
12 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
South Iceland
Travel by
Self-Drive
Operator
The Lava Tunnel (Raufarhóll ehf)

About this tour

The Lava Falls Adventure Tour takes you off the beaten path and into the depths of The Lava Tunnel (also know to Icelanders as Raufarholshellir) to explore the source of the cave, the magnificent Lava Falls. The Adventure tour requires good fitness and balance. The tour traverses difficult terrain, including big rocks and boulders. It takes on average 3-4 hours to complete, relying on an experienced guide and head torches to navigate through this underground wonder. At the end of the cave you will experience breathtaking scenery as you will witness the origin on the lava flow that created the cave, which includes amazing lava falls rarely seen in the world.

A more extreme tour for the adventure seeker

This is the tour for the adventure seekers, it takes you beyond the standard tour, all the way to the end of the tunnel where magnificent lava falls and other natural wonders await in the dark. This is truly an unforgettable experience, full of sights and emotions. The Lava Falls tour is the highest rated tour of The Lava Tunnel. It’s done in small groups only, with a designated caving guide.

Please note that this tour is more extreme than normal attractions as it traverses over a difficult terrain, including big rocks and boulders so a good balance and good physical health is required .

An adventure to remember

You will spend 3 – 4 hours in the cave. That being said no prior caving experience is required. We rely solely head torches to navigate through this underground wonderworld so we do not recommend this tour for those that may suffer from some sort of claustrophobia. We also do not recommend this tour for pregnant women or children younger than 12. Passengers must be wearing hiking boots with ankle support.

What’s included

  • What's included? We provide you with necessary gear such as helmet, light and gloves (and crampons if needed).

What to bring

  • What do I need to bring? You should bring good clothing as the temperature in the cave is always around 3-4 degree Celsius (36-40 Fahrenheit). It is necessary to wear good hiking shoes with angle support.

Good to know

  • Please make sure to arrive at The Lava Tunnel at least 10-15 minutes before the tour starts.

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Where it starts

Raufarhólshellir, Iceland

Meeting point: Raufarholshellir, Þrengslavegur, Ölfus

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is The Lava Falls Adventure tour?
The tour runs about 3 hours .
When does The Lava Falls Adventure tour operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 27.900 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 12 years old.