Description
Combine a colourful journey through Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel with an evening aurora hunt, pairing Iceland’s fiery underground history with the magic of the Northern Lights.
A specialist guide reveals vaulted lava walls and fascinating formations before the route follows the clearest skies into the countryside, with hot chocolate and photographs adding warmth to the night.
Itinerary
Reykjavík pickup
A small-group evening begins
Meet at the selected Reykjavík pickup point and travel beyond the city lights, with the guide introducing the evening plan and the weather conditions shaping the aurora route. The stop adds another memorable layer to a journey shaped by fire, ice and Iceland’s wide-open landscapes.
Raufarhólshellir
Guided lava-tunnel exploration
Enter one of Iceland’s most impressive lava tubes with helmet and headlamp supplied, walking beneath colourful walls, sculpted ceilings and formations created by a powerful eruption thousands of years ago. There is time to enjoy the view, hear the local story and capture photographs before the route continues.
Countryside aurora hunt
Search beneath the darkest sky
Continue into the countryside as the guide chooses promising viewpoints using cloud and aurora forecasts, creating the best available opportunity to watch green light ripple across the Icelandic night. There is time to enjoy the view, hear the local story and capture photographs before the route continues.
Warm drink and photographs
A cosy pause under the stars
Enjoy hot chocolate while waiting beneath the open sky, and receive help capturing the moment when conditions allow the Northern Lights to appear above the landscape. There is time to enjoy the view, hear the local story and capture photographs before the route continues.
Return to Reykjavík
Evening journey home
Relax on the return to Reykjavík after an evening that connects Iceland’s volcanic past below ground with one of nature’s most beautiful displays above it. There is time to enjoy the view, hear the local story and capture photographs before the route continues.
What is included
- Reykjavík pickup and drop-off
- Small-group minibus transport
- Specialist cave guide
- Helmet and headlamp
- Northern Lights guide
- Hot chocolate
- Aurora photographs when conditions permit
- Wi-Fi where connection permits
- Current complimentary retry benefit
What do I need to bring
- Warm thermal layers
- Windproof and waterproof outerwear
- Warm hat, gloves and sturdy winter footwear
- Camera or phone; a tripod is useful for aurora photography
Good to know
Pick-up: Use the exact pickup point and departure time shown on your voucher.
- Minimum age is 6 years.
- Strong ankle-supporting footwear is essential for the lava tunnel.
- The retry follows the current booking terms and repeats only the aurora portion.
Highlights
- Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel
- Small-group caving
- Aurora photographs
- Hot chocolate
- Two natural worlds in one evening
Lava Tunnel and Northern Lights from Reykjavik 2 – Frequently Asked Questions
The experience combines its featured daytime or activity element with an evening Aurora search. Check the live itinerary and booking details for the exact timing, inclusions and any break between activities.
It gives you a fuller Icelandic day by pairing a distinctive landscape or activity experience with time away from city lights later in the evening.
The guide follows cloud cover and local conditions, then chooses the most promising safe and accessible viewing area. The Aurora route can change during the night.
Dress in warm, weatherproof layers with sturdy footwear, gloves and a hat. Bring water, any personal essentials and a fully charged camera or phone for the evening portion.
Conditions can shape both the route and the timing of outdoor stops. The guide makes practical adjustments to protect the experience and follow current safety guidance.
Your selected option, meeting or collection details and the operator's current policies are shown in the live booking flow and on the voucher after booking.
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