Reykjavik Lava & Volcano Tours — Lava Tunnel, Hikes & Lava Show Compared
Iceland is a living volcanic landscape, and tours from Reykjavik take you inside it — walk a lava tunnel, hike to a recent eruption site, or watch molten lava poured indoors at the Lava Show.
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Lava & Volcano Tours: what to know before booking
Iceland is a living volcanic landscape, and tours from Reykjavik take you inside it — walk a lava tunnel, hike to a recent eruption site, or watch molten lava poured indoors at the Lava Show.
- Availability
- 10 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $6576 ISK before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 5.0 stars across 3,425 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Lava-tunnel and volcano sites on the Reykjanes peninsula and South Iceland; Lava Show venue in central Reykjavik
- Best time
- Summer for volcano hikes and ice access; the Lava Show runs year-round indoors
- Ticket note
- Date- and time-specific; volcano-hike access can change with eruption and weather conditions
Lava & Volcano Tours in Reykjavik
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Everything you should know before you book
The Reykjanes peninsula south of Reykjavik has erupted repeatedly in recent years, and the region around it is one of the most accessible volcanic zones on earth. Tours range from the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel, where you walk through a 5,000-year-old lava channel, to guided hikes toward the Fagradalsfjall and Meradalir eruption sites and the Katla ice cave beneath Mýrdalsjökull.
If you can't reach an active site, the Lava Show is the indoor alternative. It superheats real lava to 1,100°C and pours it in front of the audience — the only show of its kind. Volcano hikes are weather- and access-dependent and can be restricted at short notice, so check conditions and book flexibly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see an active volcano from Reykjavik?
When an eruption is ongoing on Reykjanes, guided hikes go as close as the authorities allow. Access depends entirely on current activity, so availability changes — always check before booking.
Is the lava tunnel difficult?
Raufarhólshellir is a guided walk on uneven ground with helmets and headlamps provided. It suits most fitness levels but requires sturdy shoes.
What is the Lava Show?
An indoor show that melts real volcanic rock and pours glowing lava in front of the audience — the safest way to see lava up close, and it runs regardless of eruptions.