ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Reykjavik: The Lava Tunnel and Golden Circle Small-Group Tour
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Raufarholshellir · Selfoss forecast
10°
Overcast
Today · Wind 4 m/s
Today
11° 7°
Overcast
Tomorrow
12° 7°
Light rain
Tue
10° 7°
Rain
Wed
8° 6°
Rain
Thu
8° 4°
Light rain
Fri
11° 3°
Partly cloudy
Sat
10° 6°
Cloudy
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Snæfellsleið: Snæfell - VatnajökullMountain vehicles
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Experience the raw beauty of Iceland both above and below ground on this day trip from Reykjavik! Descend into the lava caves of the Blue Mountains with a guide to see otherworldly rock formations and craters, and follow the famous Golden Circle route to see three of its natural wonders. Admire Gullfoss waterfall, see the spouting Strokkur spring and pools at Geysir, and view the tectonic rift at UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, the site of ancient Viking parliaments. Numbers are limited to 18 people for a small-group experience.
What's included
Not included
- –Gratuities
Itinerary
- Tour stop
Explore the magnificent undergrounds of Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel (the Lava Tunnel)
- Tour stop
You will drive along the Golden Circle Route and visit the most popular stops along the way.
- Tour stop
See the photogenic Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the three main stops of the Golden Circle Route
- Tour stop
We will stop at Geysir, a geothermal area where you will be able to see the spouting geysers
- Tour stop
Þingvellir National Park is a site full of history and beautiful nature. This is where the 2 tectonic plates meet. This is the third and last stop of the Golden Circle route.
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please dress appropriately with warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves for the caving. Good warm sturdy hiking shoes and wool socks are recommended
- Please note that no previous caving experience is required for this tour, but you will have to crawl or walk through underground passage
- This tour is a combo tour, that means that the tour will start by going caving in the morning and then you will join a separate Golden Circle tour in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at a switching point between tours, where you will have time to have lunch. There is a bakery and a supermarket at the switching point.
- This is a small group tour ensuring a more personalized experience.
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.