Lava Tunnel & Northern Lights: Iceland's Night Magic

Explore Iceland’s Lava Tunnel and chase the Northern Lights. Discover vibrant caves and celestial wonders on this unforgettable nighttime adventure.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Reykjavik - This tour invites you to explore Iceland’s fourth-longest lava tube and witness the enchanting Northern Lights!
    The journey begins with a convenient pick-up from your chosen location in a comfortable minibus. An expert guide will take you to the Raufarhólshellir lava cave, located just 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Here, you’ll spend an…
What's Included
  • Guided Tour with Certified caving guide
  • English-speaking expert Northern Lights guide
  • On-board WiFi
  • All necessary safety equipment, Helmet and Torch
  • Free retry for Northern Lights part, if not seen during the tour
  • Icelandic hot cocoa, chocolate and blanket
  • Northern lights photos
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Prepare to witness the breathtaking hues and distinctive structures of the Lava Tunnel at night, followed by an exhilarating quest for the enchanting Northern Lights!
The journey begins with a pickup in Reykjavík, heading towards the picturesque Blue Mountains. Here, participants will explore Raufarhólshellir, a mesmerizing lava tube cave created by a…

Location
Reykjavik
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Debm997
Apr 3, 2026
Ultimate Iceland Bucket List Trip - Palli was our guide for the night and what a wonderful guide he was! Full of enthusiasm and determination that we were going to have the best possible night. Franzi was our lava tunnel guide and very much like Palli was informative to listen to but went the extra mile to ensure everyone was ok and getting the most from the visit. The tunnel is amazing, surpassed my expectations. It's a fascinating place, I'd recommend it for anyone. Then we were extremely fortunate to see the Aurora in all its beauty, with Palli finding the best spot and helping everyone take their photos and also taking photos of us with his very good camera. The lights were dancing, absolutely stunning and we had so much time to enjoy them. Nothing was rushed or too much trouble and Palli is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the lights and passed that on to us all. I can't thank Palli and Franzi enough for this bucket list trip that has made me so happy. Fantastic value for money, the right amount of time to take photos and enjoy the experience without being rushed. 10/10 from us. Thank you so much ❤️
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26vannar
Apr 3, 2026
Truly life changing & magical - This was absolutely amazing experience!!! So I have been to many caves tours all over the world and this one was significantly unique with the skylights and snow/ice forms. Our tour guide Francesca was funny and gave so much information. For the northern lights: this was so magical, it was one of those true once of a lifetime experiences and we got so lucky to see “above average” showing of lights even with the naked eye! Our tour guide Pallie was outstanding truly! He was so knowledgeable and was chasing down the lights like his life depended on it and trust it was so rewarding!!! He clearly loves his job and i highly recommend this tour to everyone!!! Thank you for the amazing experience truly will never forget
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Y5569xlseanm
Apr 3, 2026
Amazing night! Highly Recommend! - What an experience! The trip began with a visit to the fascinating lava caves, where our guide (Franzi) led us through, whilst explaining the science behind the wonders around us. She was incredibly knowledgeable throughout, as well as being charismatic. Most importantly, when my family member was struggling with some of it (due to health issues - it is very accessible for most) she was incredibly kind and patient. She created a very relaxed setting, reassuring my family member, whilst also helping. On the minibus, we were blessed with another amazing guide in Palli. He was also very knowledgeable about the Northern Lights and took some brilliant pictures. We were incredibly fortunate to not only see the lights twice, but also to have them dance and cover the sky. On both occasions, Palli seemed to have a super-human sixth-sense as to where they would be, getting us into position moments before they took full hold and giving us plenty of time to see them. Most other operators seemed to always arrive and catch the fading end of the lights, whereas Palli just seemed to have a knack for predicting them (or some secret power to conjure them). All in all, this has been an amazing night and I highly recommend the trip. Both Palli and Franzi were amazing and made the event even better. I highly recommend this visit (and I don't say that lightly as I'm a grumpy Yorkshireman!)
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Isabelle
Apr 3, 2026
Great experience, totally recommend - The lava tunnel was very interesting and the guide was great. The Northern Lights were magical. Our guide, Radek, was fantastic and tracked them down despite the snow.
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Trav222
Apr 2, 2026
Lava Tunnel is amazing - The Lava Tunnel was absolutely amazing! Our guide Francesca shared so much cool information. Our Arctic Adventures driver/guide set our expectations pretty well on the way when he shared that seeing the Northern Lights was extremely unlikely. And after the Tunnel he shared that all other NL tours had been cancelled, so we headed back early. I had booked this trip on our first night, so that I could re-book as often as possible. We're hoping tonight is the night to see the Northern Lights!
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Kevinmi1357vt
Mar 30, 2026
One of the best tours of our trip - Excellent tour, particularly for the reasonable cost. Saw the northern lights even though there was a storm. Group was roughly 12-18 people, staff were friendly and fun.
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Virginia_m
Mar 16, 2026
Awesome tour - Lots of good information on the lava tunnel and chasing the northern lights was amazing The Tour guide ( forgot his name) was good and funny.
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Wint_k
Mar 13, 2026
Excellent combination tour of Lava Tunnel and Northern Lights - The guide (from Austria?) at the Lava tunnel was amazing and engaging. Wonderful person! The cave is interesting to explore. Helmet, lights and spikes provided. Several steps to climb but nothing crazy. Hiking/waterproof boots recommended. Free hot chocolate and lave shaped chocolate are a plus! Afterward, the Arctic adventure guide Palli took excellent photos of the Northern lights! Excellent driver as well. 10/10 Highly recommended. Crossed bucket-list and saw northern lights on first try! Restroom available on site at the Lava Tunnel.
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Mij890
Mar 10, 2026
Northern lights - beautiful - It was raining and snowing the whole day and many tour operators had been cancelling tours as the forecast to see the Nothern lights did not look very promising. We were prepared to be disappointed, however our guide, Freeman, was very determined and optimistic about finding some openings and he didn’t disappoint. He managed to find us some incredible views. May he be blessed.
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Marcia_t
Mar 18, 2026
Easy to deal with - They were very responsible the northern lights tour was canceled due to visibility but as promised they rebooked us the next day. Had to call them to rebook very easy. Our northern lights guide was amazing. Would definitely recommend them. Great company
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).