Iceland · Geological Wonders

Lava Show Reykjavík

55 Minutes Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

Experience the heat! Our Lava Masters pour real, molten lava right before your eyes.

Family-friendly and interactive! Lava Show welcomes all ages.

The world’s only live lava show. Feel the heat, see the flow, and learn the story of Iceland’s volcanic heart.

Hot science, cool experience. Guests gather in a full theater as lava snakes through the room in a mesmerizing glow.

Up close, safe, and unforgettable. Enjoy front-row seats to the earth’s most powerful phenomenon.

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See real molten lava poured live into the showroom
02 Feel the intense heat from lava up close in a safe setting
03 Learn about Icelandic volcano history through an educational video
04 Enjoy a live host presentation with commentary and safety guidance
05 Watch the lava being manipulated as it cools and changes
06 Take part in a Q&A session at the end of the show

Get closer to real molten lava in a safe and unforgettable setting at Lava Show Reykjavík. This one-of-a-kind experience lets you see flowing lava up close, hear it sizzle, feel its intense heat, and learn more about the volcanic forces that have shaped Iceland.

During the 55-minute show, a live host introduces the experience and shares safety information before an educational video explores Iceland’s volcanic history. Then comes the highlight: superheated lava poured into the showroom, where you can watch its movement and transformation from just a short distance away.

Blending science, storytelling, and spectacle, this award-winning attraction offers an immersive experience unlike anything else in the world.

LAVA SHOW is the only show of its kind in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 55 Minutes

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Reykjavik

Languages Icelandic

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

The only live LAVA SHOW in the world

Getting up close and personal to real flowing lava is a bucket-list item for many. However, volcanoes are both dangerous and unpredictable and when they erupt you can rarely get anywhere close to red-hot lava. The LAVA SHOW solves this problem and truly makes it possible to safely get up close and personal to real lava.

LAVA SHOW is the only show of its kind in the world. By superheating real lava and then pouring it into a showroom full of people, it is a chance to see, smell, hear, and feel the intense heat that radiates from the red-hot lava. An incredible and one-of-a-kind experience

LAVA SHOW is an incredible, unforgettable experience. First, the live host welcomes the guest, explains what's about to happen and goes over the security details. Then a short educational video takes you through a journey of Icelandic volcano history. At last, it's the highlight of the show, when the red-hot lava of 1100°C (2000°F) flows into the showroom. In an instant, the showroom heats up to a toasty temperature. In the safety of their seat just a short distance from the flowing lava, the audience watches as the lava flows into the room. Then, the lava host starts playing with the lava, manipulating it, while explaining what is happening. It truly is a sensational experience!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Reykjavík 1 city · 55 Minutes

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Safety goggles
A live host makes the show fun and personal
A short, engaging and educational video about how volcanic forces have shaped Iceland
A sensory loaded experience - you feel the heat from the lava!
A Q&A session at the end of the show
A unique once-in-a-lifetime experience

What's Not Included

Handmade lava-related souvenirs made on location and from our own lava is available for purchase at location

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
We advice people to get there at least 10 minutes before the show, get their bearings and check out our gift shop before the show.
It gets HOT in the showroom when the lava pours in so people are advised to remove some layers of clothing before the show starts. The show is a safe experience and the heat should not be an issue but pregnant women, people with infants, and people with cardiovascular diseases are recommended to sit in the second row and/or close to the exit just to be on the safe side.
Everyone is advised to to keep their safety goggles on at all times during the show when there is lava in the showroom - also and especially when it is cooling down and solidifying.

Logistics