The Lava Tunnel is a natural lava tube created in a huge volcanic eruption 5200 years ago. During the tour of The Lava Tunnel visitors will learn about the unique geological formations within, and witness the path of the lava through the cave. The standard tour allows you to explore the tunnel in an easy and enjoyable manner. The impressive award-winning lighting in the tunnel highlights its changing colors in a unique way and shows the powerful volcanic activity that created the tunnel. Walk along the path that the lava flowed thousands of years ago where you will be able to sense first hand the immense power of the volcanic activity that formed the tunnel. This combination tour is perfect for those who want have some excitement and adrenalin as well as see some of Iceland's unique natural wonders and learn about the volcanic forces that created Iceland.
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Lava Show is the only live lava show in the world and has received multiple innovation awards and recognition for its educational and cultural value. With outstanding customer reviews, Lava Show is one of the highest rated attractions in Iceland and an utterly unique immersive experience unlike anything else in the world. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get up close to real molten lava, see it flowing, hear it sizzling, and feel the incredible heat that emanates from it. Edutainment at its finest! Lava Show has been honored with TripAdvisor’s 2024 Best of the Best award and recognized with the 2025 Viator Experience Award.
This combination tour can be booked either by starting at The Lava Show in Reykjavik or at The Lava Tunnel, located about 40 minute drive away. Please note that transportation is not included. The start time you choose will be the start time of the first experience and you will then have time to drive to the second experience.
We do not recommend to those that have difficulties with balance, difficulties walking on uneven surface (such as snow or uneven path) or difficulties walking up or down steep stairs. The Lava show is a safe experience and the heat should not be an issue but pregnant women, young children, and people with cardiovascular diseases are recommended to sit in the back and/or close to the exits 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.
The tunnel is located less than 30 minutes drive (approximately 30 km) from Reykjavík and accessible by all vehicles. Driving from Reykjavík east on Route 1 and drive for about 18 km. Turn right onto Route 39 (Þorlákshöfn) and drive for another 12 km. The parking area will be on your left hand side. You can also find us on google maps. The GPS coordinates are: N.63º 56.407 / W. 021º 23.742
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Office:
Klettagarðar 11, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
(+354) 760 1000
