Lava Caving Experience
Overview
Explore Iceland’s ancient underground lava tunnels at Raufarholshellir lava tunnel on a caving experience! Hidden deep beneath the stunning Blue Mountains (Bláhnjúkur), the Raufarholshellir lava tunnel is home to a volcanic wonderland of rock formations, ice, and craters. Using specialist caving equipment, follow a local guide and hike through the tunnels to the cave, discovering Iceland’s otherworldly sights at their finest and witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption.
What's Included
- All Necessary Safety Equipment
- Helmet & Head Torch
- Crampons (in winter)
- Guided Tour with a Certified Caving Guide
- Meals
- Transport to and from Reykjavík
Meeting Location
816
Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5590P122
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- All Necessary Safety Equipment.
- Helmet & Head Torch.
- Crampons (in winter).
- Guided Tour with a Certified Caving Guide.
- Meals.
- Transport to and from Reykjavík.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lava Caving Experience is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lava Caving Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Necessary Safety Equipment
- Helmet & Head Torch
- Crampons (in winter)
- Guided Tour with a Certified Caving Guide
- Meals
- Transport to and from Reykjavík
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
