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15 Ice Cave and Lava Tube Trips Worth Booking from Reykjavik

22 tours  ·  from $69 a head

Lava tubes run year-round within an hour of town; the blue ice caves are a winter drive along the south coast. The 15 below are priced with the transport, the gear and the daylight window all accounted for.

The Lava Tunnel Tour - Raufarhólshellir - The geology is the real attraction
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The Lava Tunnel Tour – Raufarhólshellir

1.The Lava Tunnel Tour – Raufarhólshellir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,373 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $74Our pick

At Raufarhólshellir, an English-speaking guide leads you through one of Iceland’s best-known lava tubes. You’ll see ancient lava flows, colored rock layers, lava formations, and total darkness, with helmets, headlamps, platforms, and lights provided.

“We had such a fun time and enjoyed the learning experience of the lava tunnel! Our guide, Alex, was super knowledgeable and funny and accommodating! Highly recommend!”

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour - Reykjavík pickup and the long road south
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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour

2.Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,244 reviews · 12 hours · from $275

Join Arctic Adventures for a 12-hour South Coast trip from Reykjavík, with Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Vík, and a Super Jeep ride to Katla Ice Cave. English-speaking guides such as Hawk, Thomas, Paul, and Siggi lead the glacier walk. Expect blue ice, black ash, changing cave conditions, and a long but rewarding day.

“We had a great tour! I accidentally selected a pickup spot that was just Reykjavik. When you’re selecting pick up make sure it shows a name! Our driver was excellent and super informative about Iceland. When we got to the super jeep part we had a different driver, Bigg who made the trip exceptional! We had so much fun getting out to the glacier in the van. The cave itself was magical and being on top of the glacier was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend!”

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Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave - Kirkjufell and the photograph everyone wants
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Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

3.Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,108 reviews · from $219

Spend 11 hours touring Snæfellsnes in a small group with an English-speaking guide. Visit Kirkjufell, Arnarstapi, Búðakirkja, Lóndrangar, Svöðufoss, and Vatnshellir Lava Cave, with hotel pickup, WiFi, and cave admission included.

“I love AJ! He’s literally one of the best tour guides I’ve had! He was so knowledgeable about the area, gave us historical tidbits, and added in really awesome mythology stories of Iceland! He’s a safe driver and super entertaining. He even brought us to taste trolls blood! Wow!”

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From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel by Bus - Why Raufarhólshellir is worth seeing
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From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel by Bus

4.From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 793 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Ride from Reykjavik to Raufarhólshellir, then walk about 500 meters into a lava tube formed 5,200 years ago. Your English-speaking cave guide explains the geology, colors, and strange rock shapes, with helmets, lights, and crampons available. Expect cold air, uneven rock, and a brief taste of total darkness.

“This was definitely better than I expected, the tour guide was brilliant and made it fun while learning about how the lava caves were formed and providing us with some interesting history behind the tunnels! I would recommend a visit”

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From Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Adventure - The monster truck ride across Langjökull
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From Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Adventure

5.From Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 718 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Meet your English-speaking guide in Húsafell, gear up, and ride an 8x8 glacier truck across Langjökull to its man-made ice tunnel. You’ll walk through blue ice corridors, see volcanic ash layers, and hear about glacier science. Children 12 and under join free.

“Unique, spectacular and very informative! Who would’ve thought we could walk inside a glacier while learning all its wonders. Our guide Mariano was extremely knowledgeable and eager to answer all of our questions. Also, it was super fun to go on a monster truck! The tour is definitely family friendly as our young daughters were able to do it without problem. There’s a lot of walking (the tunnel is 2km long) but nothing too difficult. We decided to drive to Húsafell and stopped in hot springs and a couple of waterfalls that were amazing!! We’re so glad we found this tour. Would highly recommend it!”

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From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour - Getting Ready at the Cave Entrance
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From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour

6.From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 705 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $69Best value

Travel from Reykjavik to Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s classic lava tubes. A certified guide such as Dimitri or Alex explains the volcanic rock, skylights, ice formations, and recent activity during a one-hour cave walk. Choose pickup for the easiest visit.

“The lava tunnel tour was amazing. Our guide did a great job of teaching us about the tunnel and answering all our questions. On the tour we were able to experience the tunnel without the lights on, showing us how it looked before there were lights added. I definitely recommend this tour!”

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights - Day One: Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss
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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

7.3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058

This small-group tour takes you from Reykjavík to Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, the South Coast, Jökulsárlón, and a natural blue ice cave. Expect glacier gear, super-jeep transport, two hotel nights, breakfasts, and an English-speaking driver-guide. Northern Lights sightings depend on weather and solar activity.

“It was an amazing trip to explore the beauty of Iceland with our tour guide Iskren. I did not know which photo to post, because they were all beautiful. Iskren was professional, he taught us a lot of things about the history of Iceland and made extra stops to enhance our experience. Although we did not see the northern lights unfortunately, Iskren checked every half hour for us while we were sleeping. Thanks to him! Overall, a once in a lifetime experience!”

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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour - A Super Jeep ride across volcanic ground
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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

8.Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 625 reviews · 10 hours · from $234

Ride from Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as John, Jon, or Gunnar to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Víkurfjara, and Katla Ice Cave. Expect a long day, changing cave conditions, off-road driving, glacier equipment, and dramatic scenery for $234 per person.

“We loved our small group tour, the vehicle was fun and added to the experience. Our guide John was fantastic, had a wealth of information on the cave, glacier and everything else along the route. John also managed a stop to view the northern lights on the way back. We would 100% recommend this tour.”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Glacier Ice Cave Tour - Geysir and Strokkur, Iceland’s most reliable eruption
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Glacier Ice Cave Tour

9.From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Glacier Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 244 reviews · from $325

You’ll visit Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Langjökull Glacier in one 11.5-hour day, with bus transport, a live English guide, audio commentary in 10 languages, snowmobile gear, and a shared snowmobile ride. Weather can cancel the glacier ride or ice cave visit.

“Excellent tour - was run very efficiently and the snowmobiling was AMAZING! Would recommend!”

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From Reykjavik 2-Day South Coast Tour with Blue Ice Cave - Reykjavík to Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi
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From Reykjavik 2-Day South Coast Tour with Blue Ice Cave

10.From Reykjavik 2-Day South Coast Tour with Blue Ice Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 239 reviews · 2 days · from $717

Spend two full days following Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavík to Jökulsárlón. You’ll visit major waterfalls, Reynisfjara, Diamond Beach, Vatnajökull National Park, and a seasonal blue ice cave by Super Jeep. Guides such as Mika, David, and Sidi are known for flexible routing and lively storytelling.

“Thank to our guide Mika gave us a excellent tour，he expains and introduce the journey in a very good and interesting way and manage the tour quite well. He also took us to see the aurora successfully and it's amazing. I quite enjoy the waterfall，dimand beach，ice cave，and the glacier lagon. It's a amazing jouney.”

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From Reykjavík: Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Tour - The early bus ride from Reykjavík
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From Reykjavík: Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Tour

11.From Reykjavík: Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 11 hours · from $301

Ride a super-jeep onto Katla glacier, walk through its changing blue ice cave, and stop at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Guides such as Monika, Tom, Tate, and Siggy have been praised for clear stories, humor, and careful support. Expect a long, weather-dependent day with a late lunch break.

“This was amazing me and my girlfriend loved it and it was one of the best experiences we’ve had guides were brilliant and the views were amazing”

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Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling and Lava Caving Tour - The break between fire and water
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Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling and Lava Caving Tour

12.Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling and Lava Caving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 176 reviews · from $202

Spend a full Iceland day underground and underwater. Explore Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel, then snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra with a certified PADI guide. Dry suits, gear, park fees, photos, hot cocoa, and biscuits are included. Hotel pickup is available from selected Reykjavik points.

“We started going to the lava cave. The guide was very experienced and told us everything about the lava cave's history. We got to experience real darkness and finally were dropped off at some place to have lunch. Then it was time to head off to Silfra. I was so excited!! We got split up in smaller groups of 5-6, which was great. We had to get changed outside - it was freezing cold (but I expected that and for me it was part of the adventure) and it has been raining, but that didn't really matter, as our hair got wet in the water anyway. Taz has been an…”

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From Reykjavik: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Tour - Switching to the glacier truck at Husafell
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From Reykjavik: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Tour

13.From Reykjavik: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 175 reviews · 11 hours · from $304

Travel from Reykjavik to Husafell, ride an eight-wheel glacier truck onto Langjökull, and walk through its man-made ice tunnel with an English-speaking guide. Expect waterfalls, hot springs, cold weather, a long road day, and rare blue ice inside Iceland’s second-largest glacier.

“Reykjavik excursion took us to Husafell and our guide Inga was very knowledgeable. On the way we stopped to enjoy beautiful Barnafoss . The way to the ice cave is operated by 'into the cave'. Out guide Helena was very helpful, knowledgeable and tried her best to entertain us despite majority of the travelers not listening or participating (bless her!). She made our cave experience interesting. The driver was very experience. Although a little pricey it was worth the experience.. It was very family friendly. Helena took extra care of our 7 years old daughter.”

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From Reykjavik: 3-Day South Coast Winter Tour with Ice Cave - Day one: geysers, Þingvellir, and a warm first night
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From Reykjavik: 3-Day South Coast Winter Tour with Ice Cave

14.From Reykjavik: 3-Day South Coast Winter Tour with Ice Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews · 3 days · from $977

Travel from Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as Hakon, David, or Guli, visiting the Golden Circle, South Coast waterfalls, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, and a seasonal Vatnajökull ice cave. You’ll stay two nights in countryside hotels, enjoy breakfast, and avoid winter driving.

“Everything went just perfect. Accommodation five stars, vehicles five star, guide seven stars!”

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Reykjavík: Langjökull Glacier Snowmobile Tour with Ice Cave - Getting dressed for wind, snow, and engine spray
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Reykjavík: Langjökull Glacier Snowmobile Tour with Ice Cave

15.Reykjavík: Langjökull Glacier Snowmobile Tour with Ice Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 135 reviews · 10 hours · from $407

Travel from Reykjavík to Langjökull by super truck, learn snowmobile basics from an English-speaking guide, and ride across the glacier to a natural ice cave. Shared snowmobiles seat two, while solo riders get their own machine. Warm gear, hotel transfers, and a bistro stop are included.

“Patrick was a perfect guide. My husband wasn’t sure about the activitie but at the final he love’s it. He said it was a unique experince to be at a snowmobile in a glacier”

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