Reykjavik: The Lava Tunnel and Golden Circle Small-Group Tour
from $209.68
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
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.
10 hours
Pickup offered
Itinerary
- 1Raufarholshellir
Explore the magnificent undergrounds of Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel (the Lava Tunnel)
- 2Golden Circle Route
You will drive along the Golden Circle Route and visit the most popular stops along the way.
- 3Gullfoss Falls
See the photogenic Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the three main stops of the Golden Circle Route
- 4Strokkur
We will stop at Geysir, a geothermal area where you will be able to see the spouting geysers
- 5Thingvellir 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.
What's included
- Small group experience
- Professional guide
- Reykjavik pickup and drop-off
- Use of caving equipment
- Free wi-fi on board
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Good to know
- 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.
- This is a small group tour ensuring a more personalized experience.
