The Lava Tunnel & Whale Watching from Reykjavik with Transfers
Supplied by: Reykjavik Excursions ISK
Explore the natural Raufarhólshellir lava tunnels followed with a boat tour to see minke whales, harbour porpoises, humpback whales and white-beaked dolphins.
Highlights
- The Lava Tunnel Raufarholshellir
- Whale Watching
What's included
- Hotel pick up
- Bus fare
- Guided caving tour in English
- Flashlight & helmet
- Whale Watching tour
- Shuttle Transfers are only available to and from the bus stops listed below (please check which stop applies). All hotels are within a short walking distance from the bus stop - IF YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE STAYING IN A HOTEL NOT LISTED, THEIR DROP OFF AND PICK UP LOCATION WILL BE THE BSI BUS TERMINAL. FROM HERE, THEY WILL NEED TO MAKE THEIR OWN WAY TO AND FROM THEIR CHOSEN HOTEL (AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE)
- BLUE LINE (BUS STOP 1) SERVES- 3 Sisters Guesthouse / Centerhotel Plaza/ Chez Monique/ Embassy Luxury Apartments/ Gallery Central Guesthouse / Guesthouse Álfhóll / Guesthouse Butterfly / Hotel Hilda / Hotel Metropolitan/ Hotel Reykjavík Centrum/ House Of Spirits / Kvosin Hotel/ Lighthouse Apartments / Ocean Comfort Apartments / Planet Apartments / Reykjavik Downtown Hostel/ Iceland Parliament Hotel
- YELLOW LINE (BUS STOP 2) SERVES - Ambassade Apartments / Castle House Luxury Apartments / Central Guesthouse / Hotel Reykjavik Saga / Luna Hotel Apartments – Amtmannsstígur 5 / Luna Hotel Apartments – Spítalastígur 1
- YELLOW LINE (BUS STOP 3) SERVES - 1912 Guesthouse / Apotek Hotel / Black Pearl / Centerhotel Þingholt / Central Apartments/ City Center Hotel / Downtown Guesthouse / Konsulate Hotel / Hotel Borg / Ocean Comfort Apartments / Radisson Blu Hotel 1919 / Loft Hostel
- BLUE LINE (BUS STOP 4 ) SERVES - Exeter Hotel
- YELLOW LINE (BUS STOP 5 ) SERVES - Centerhotel Arnarhvoll / The Reykjavik EDITION
- YELLOW LINE (BUS STOP 6) SERVES- 101 Hótel/ 41 – A Townhouse Hotel / Apartment K – Hverfisgata 14 / Apartment K – Ingólfsstræti 1a / Apartment K – Skólastræti 1 / Apartment K – Þingholtsstræti 2-4 / Canopy Reykjavík | City Centre / Hótel Frón
- PINK LINE (BUS STOP 8) SERVES - Eric The Red Guesthouse / Forsæla Apartments /Freyja Guesthouse / Gest Inn /Guesthouse Aurora / Hostel B47 / Hotel Leifur Eiríksson / Hotel Óðinsvé/ Inga's New Guest Apartments /Loki 101 Guesthouse /Luna Hotel Apartments – Baldursgata 36 / Mengi Apartments / Our House Guesthouse /SUNNA Guesthouse / Villa Guesthouse
- GREEN LINE (BUS STOP 9) SERVES Centerhotel Laugavegur / Skuggi Hotel /4th Floor Hotel / 100 Iceland Hotel / 101 Guesthouse / Alda Hotel Reykjavik/ Alfred's Apartments / Apartment K – Laugavegur 74 / Apartment K – Laugavegur 85-86 / City Comfort Apartments / Guesthouse Von / Heida's Home / Hlemmur Apartments / Luna Hotel Apartments – Laugavegur 86 / OK Hotel / Reykjavik4you Apartments – Laugavegi 85 / Stay Apartments - Laugavegur 139
- PINK LINE (BUS STOP 11) SERVES Grettisborg Apartments / Guesthouse Reykjavik 101 / Guesthouse Snorri / Reykjavik Hostel Village / Stay Apartments Grettisgata
- RED LINE (BUS STOP 12 ) SERVES Fosshótel Reykjavík/ Storm Hotel/ Tower Suites
- RED LINE (BUS STOP 13) SERVES Centerhotel Miðgarður / Downtown Reykjavik Apartments /Fosshótel Rauðará / Fosshótel Lind / Guesthouse Pávi /Hotel Phoenix / Stay Apartments Einholt
- GREEN LINE (BUS STOP 14) SERVES 101 Skuggi Guesthouse/ Alfred's Studios/ Apartment 37/ Apartment K – Bergstaðastræti 12/ Apartment K – Bergstaðastræti 3 / Apartment K – Hverfisgata 37 / Apartment K – Laugavegur 46 /Apartment K – Lindargata 60 / Apartments Aurora /Black Tower / Centerhotel Klöpp/ Centerhotel Skjaldbreið/ Domus Guesthouse/ Gray Tower/ Guesthouse Óðinn/ Guesthouse Turninn/ ION City Hotel/ Ísland Apartments/ Luna Hotel Apartments – Laugavegur 37/ Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments/ Rey Apartments/ Reykjavik Residence Hotel/ Reykjavik Residence Suites/ Reykjavik4you Apartments - Bergstaðastræti 12 / Room With A View/ Sand Hotel/ The Swan House Reykjavik Apartments
- BLUE LINE (BUS STOP 15 – Vesturbugt) serves Centerhotel Grandi/ Reykjavik Marina
- BSÍ BUS TERMINAL SERVES serves 27Soley/ Guesthouse Anna/ Guesthouse Baldursbrá – Laufásvegur 41/ Guesthouse Baldursbrá – Tjarnargata 46/ Guesthouse Galtafell/ Guesthouse Lena/ Hótel Holt/ Travel Inn/ Student Hostel
- Direct pick up/drop off
- Red line (22 Hill Hotel/ 105 - A Townhouse Hotel/ Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel/ Hótel Örkin/ Klettur Hótel/ Northern Comfort Apartments/ Stay Apartments Bolholt
- Purple line (Arctic Comfort Hótel/ Hilton Reykjavík Nordica/ Hótel Ísland/ Oddsson Hótel/ Reykjavik Lights Hotel/ R13 - A Townhouse Hotel - Ármúli 13a
- Brown line (Cabin Hotel/ Dalur HI Hostel - Sundlaugavegur 34/ Reykjavik Campsite - Sundlaugavegur 32/ Grand Hótel Reykjavík/ Lækur Hostel/ Harbor - Skarfabakki
- Blue line (Reykjavík Domestic Airport)
- Green line (Fosshótel Barón/ KEX Hostel)
- Orange line (201 Hotel/ Fjörukráin / Hotel Viking / Hotel Ísland Comfort - Hlíðasmári 13)
- Pink line (Reykjavík Natura)
- Hotel drop off
- Food and drink
Overview
Experience the natural phenomenon of Raufarhólshellir lava tunnels as you explore it in an easy and enjoyable manner. The 1360 metre (4500 ft) tunnel was formed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred about 5200 years ago and is a unique Icelandic natural attraction. A guide will lead you through Raufarhólshellir’s colourful landscape where the formation of the tunnel is highlighted with beautiful lighting. Every winter, spectacular ice sculptures form inside the entrance of the cave, making the experience even more breathtaking. The roughest part of the lava is easily accessible with footbridges and paths so you can explore the cave in a comfortable way. Equipment such as helmets and lights is provided at the location but it is highly recommended that guests wear warm overalls and shoes with ankle support once inside. Complimentary hotel pick-up in Reykjavík is included as you will be transferred from the city to the lava tunnel. (The lava tunnel tour is approx. 55-60 minutes).
The adventure continues as we head to the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík for a Whale Watching tour with Special Tours Wildlife Adventures. Experience the wild behaviour of the whales in Faxaflói bay while looking for these phenomenal species, including minke whales, harbour porpoises, humpback whales and white-beaked dolphins. The tour includes a guide that will lead you through the experience with some interesting and useful information regarding the whales. Sit back, grab a hot chocolate or a coffee while enjoying these phenomenal creatures in warm overalls provided on board. (whale watching tour takes approx. 3-3.5 hours).
Your tour ends in the Old Harbour, a short walk from a variety of shops and restaurants in the city centre.
Lunch can be bought between tours down at the Reykjavík Harbour with multiple selection of restaurants. Please note that you may be short on time between the tours so keep in mind that sandwiches and snacks can also be bought on board the whale watching ship. All clients on this tour get a 15% discount at Reykjavík Röst Bistro, coffee house and bar located on the Harbour.
Please note that larger buses are restricted from entering the city center since 2017. Complying with the city´s regulation you will need to change to drop-off buses at BSI Bus Terminal that will take you to your designated bus stop or hotel.
Pickup is only offered in the Capital Area. Here is a list of the hotels that we offer pickup - https://www.re.is/pick-up-locations/
Know before you go
Dress warmly (hats, gloves, scarves & warm socks recommended) Waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes are recommended Camera or a mobile phone with a camera! You MUST email [email protected] with your hotel details as soon as you receive your E-ticket to reconfirm your booking. Please ensure you enter your Attraction World booking reference along with departure date & surname in the subject line. Pick up starts 30 minutes before tour departure and you are requested to be ready and visible in time at your pickup location. Reykjavik Excursions offers pick up at designated bus stops, and selected hotels, guesthouses and hostels. If passengers miss their Reykjavik Excursions pick up they need to arrive at BSÍ Bus Terminal in time for their tour's departure at their own cost. In case of any issues please contact 00354 580 5400.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations should be notified in writing at least 24 hours before departure. Less than 24 hours before departure will be charged at full price.
