ICELAND · LAVA AND ERUPTION TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 lava and eruption tours in Iceland worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Feel the heat of real molten lava at Reykjavík’s Lava Show, a family-friendly geology experience with live narration and premium seating.
“Excellent show the guide very knowledgeable and friendly, I thought it was amazing. would definitely recommend”
See real molten lava flow in Reykjavik, learn about Icelandic volcanoes, and choose a premium lounge, drink, and backstage upgrade.
“Very informative and amazing to see the lava flowing, my nephew who doesn’t read went straight out into Reykjavík and brought a book on lava and volcanoes as a result. Guide was engaging and funny and would definitely recommend, the bar is a worthy extra if you can upgrade”
Ride Icelandic horses across Redhills lava fields near Reykjavik, with friendly guides, flexible riding levels, gear, and optional hotel pickup.
“Wonderful trip would recommend it to everyone. Staff was excellent.!!!”
Explore Iceland’s Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel with a guide, helmet, and headlamp. See ancient lava flows on an easy one-hour walk.
“Really a great and unique experience of something natural near the city. We really enjoyed the semi guided experience and being able to explore. Great experience!”
Walk Iceland’s 5,000-year-old Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel, see ice and unusual formations, and stand in complete darkness with a guide.
“Had a great tour, not too big a group with a fun tour guide who made our walk thru the tunnels interesting.”
Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields near Reykjavík, with warm gear, friendly guides, optional pickup, and the smooth tölt gait.
“what an absolutely amazing day . horses are well looked after and staff are amazing!!”
See real molten lava up close in Vík with a 55-minute educational show, Katla stories, live demonstrations, heat, and Q&A.
“It gets hot in the room. Very educational and loved the 7 year story as to how it came to be a business.”
Review of the 11-hour Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik, with Kirkjufell, Vatnshellir Cave, waterfalls, black beaches, and small-group travel.
“Our guide Skúli was fantastic. Witty, funny and absolutely thrilled me and the 12 other passengers on this small group tour, with his stories of Icelandic Folklore, Skúli has an incredible wealth of knowledge about all the wonderful sights we visited that day. He made additional stops so we could have multiple photo opportunities, and on the journey back to Reykjavik he pulled off to the side of the road to allow us to take photos of the Northern Lights, what an absolute bonus! A truly memorable day made even better by being in the presence of a local Icelander.Read more”
Hike recent Reykjanes volcano sites, steaming hot springs, black beaches, cliffs, and the Bridge Between Continents from Reykjavík.
“We had the luck the vulcano Sundhnukur was still erupting, so we saw more than i ever expected. Flowing lava rivers, craters spuwing lava. Truly amazing.”
Watch real Icelandic lava flow just meters away in Vík, feel the heat, learn about volcanoes, and enjoy a memorable 50-minute indoor show.
“Was a cool experience. Getting close contact with actual lava. A tad expensive though.”
Explore Iceland’s Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel from Reykjavik on a three-hour guided trip with transport, helmets, lights, and geology.
“It was a great little hike into the cave! A bit pricey including the transport but overall a good trip and worth a visit!”
Explore Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel near Reykjavik with a guide, caving gear, winter ice formations, and a memorable lights-out walk.
“The lava tunnel was very cool. recommend boots for anyone attending”
Ride an ATV across Iceland’s black lava sands, rivers, coast, and airplane wreck near Vík, with glacier views and beginner-friendly guidance.
“This was sick! We went along some gravel tracks, a black sand beach, through some creeks and saw two planes on the way as well. It was really fun, would definitely recommend!”
Review of Hidden Iceland’s private South Coast tour, with Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, glacier views, Seljalandsfoss, and the Lava Show.
“Einar was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. Excellent experiences! Saw waterfalls, volcanos and glaciers. All of Icelands beauty highly recommend.”
Review of Iceland’s Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel tour from Reykjavik, with transport, practical tips, pricing, accessibility, and honest advice.
“This was a fun (1 hour) experience, especially if you like geology things. It was cool to see what lava can do under ground and learn about how the tunnels are formed. Plus, Alex the guide was quite funny and made the tour even better.”
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