From Reykjavík: The Lava Tunnel and Golden Circle Combo Tour

4.4
(19 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

Small group experience
Professional guide
Reykjavik pickup and drop-off
Use of caving equipment
Free wi-fi on board
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.15 – Vesturbugt Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Raufarholshellir

    Explore the magnificent undergrounds of Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel (the Lava Tunnel)

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Golden Circle Route

    You will drive along the Golden Circle Route and visit the most popular stops along the way.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Gullfoss

    See the photogenic Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the three main stops of the Golden Circle Route

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Strokkur

    We will stop at Geysir, a geothermal area where you will be able to see the spouting geysers

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Pingvellir National Park

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Arctic Adventures

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Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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