Iceland · Caving

Lava Caves Exploration

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore two lava caves in Iceland’s volcanic landscape
  • 02 Discover underground lava tubes shaped by ancient eruptions
  • 03 See colourful rock formations, stalactites, stalagmites and ice forms
  • 04 Enjoy a scenic drive through the Reykjanes Peninsula
  • 05 Experience a short hike across an impressive lava field
  • 06 Helmet lights and guidance included for the cave exploration

Discover Iceland from below on this lava cave exploration through the volcanic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula. After a scenic drive and a short hike across a lava field, descend into two remarkable lava caves and experience a hidden underground world shaped by ancient eruptions.

With a helmet light and an experienced guide, explore tunnels filled with colourful rock formations, stalactites, stalagmites, ice forms and other geological curiosities. This easy adventure includes some crawling and walking on uneven ground, rewarding you with unforgettable views of one of Iceland’s most fascinating natural wonders.

With the light on your helmet and our experienced guide, you will discover some amazing features usually hidden in the dark and untouched for thousands of years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Reykjavik, Reykjanes
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Lava Caves

After a nice drive through the impressive Icelandic volcanic landscapes, we will reach an impressive lava field, where you can enjoy a nice hike to access to the entrance of one of the best hidden wonders of Iceland : the lava caves.

During the tour, we will visit two of them.

The narrow cave entrances, doors open to another world, lead us to extraordinary scenery and to a surprising natural phenomenon.

Lava tube caves are formed by flowing lava which moves beneath the hardened surface of a lava flow. Tubes can be actively draining lava from a volcano during an eruption. When the lava flow discontinues the tunnels sometimes empty leave a vast system of caves and tunnels.

With the light on your helmet and our experienced guide, you will discover some amazing features usually hidden in the dark and untouched for thousands of years.

You will explore the tunnels filled of unique colourful rock formations, stalactites, stalagmites, ice forms and other geological curiosities… 

Even if the tour requires some crawling and walking on uneven ground, it is an easy activity who will leave you some incredible memories.

Reykjanes Peninsula

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Complimentary pick up and drop off, round trip transportation, professional guidance, hot drinks and wifi on board

Know before you go

  • Remember to dress warmly for this tour. Gloves are necessary. Good sneakers or hiking shoes are required.
  • We provide security helmets and lights to fully enjoy the experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Reykjavík..

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