RAUFARHOLSHELLIR

Raufarholshellir is the fourth longest cave in the world and is located 30 minutes from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. This cave was formed many years ago due to activities from volcanoes, and ever since then, it has attracted a lot of tourists. The Raufarholshellir hosts different types of cave tours where you can explore this natural wonder and discover interesting landscapes. 

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cave trekker, this place has got you covered. In fact, the organisers will provide you with the equipment to wear for this trip too. These tours will also give you a better understanding about the workings of a volcano and how its eruptions lead to natural formations. In fact until the 1950s, the cave used to have stalactite formations but it disappeared ever since more people began to visit this place. 

Highlights

• Take the standard lava tunnel tour for beginners and walk in this beginner-friendly tour to discover the cave better. 
• Fuel your need for adrenaline while you take the lava falls adventure tour and pass through boulders and big rock formations. 
• Try out the evening lava tunnel tour and combine it with any other nearby experience to call it a day filled with memories. 
• Cut down any slack involved in travel by taking the standard tour with transportation from Reykjavik to Raufarhólshellir.
• Click pictures when in the cave and carry home a souvenir of this unique cave formation. 

How To Reach

By Car: The activity location is 30 km from the city centre of Reykjavik, it will take 30 min via the Road number 1 route.

By Bus: Take a bus from BSI bus terminal and travel up to 30 kilometres from Reykjavik. You can reach the activity location from the bus stop with a 2 minutes walk.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Raufarhólshellir, a famous lava tunnel in Iceland, is during the summer months from June to August. During this time, the weather is milder, making it easier to explore the cave and surrounding areas. Additionally, the longer daylight hours allow for extended exploration and better visibility inside the tunnel

Other Essential Information

Visitor Tips

• Make sure you book all the tours well in advance because they get sold out quite easily in a short span of time. 
• You will have to be physically fit to participate in tours, especially the lava falls adventure tour. 
• If you are claustrophobic, then these tours may not be for you, as it involves walking through caves. 
• You do not have to worry about any sort of equipment as all of them are given by the organisers.
• During the tour, make sure you stick to your group, no matter what to prevent from getting lost. 
• We recommend indulging in basic exercise to make yourself fit for this tour, especially if you are taking the advanced tour.