In a nutshell

An adventure on 4 wheels and in the world underground, to discover Iceland’s volcanic DNA. With a local guide, you’ll find yourself on a quad on a black beach, your eyes turning to the local flora and fauna, then you’ll helmet up to explore the Raufarhólshellir cave, a tunnel created by the lava 5000 years ago: you’ll learn how many shapes and colors the touch of a volcano can take on.

Main stops

Sightseeing quad tour on the volcanic beach of Þorlákshöfn
Raufarhólshellir: exploration of the lava tunnel on foot

The programme

Discover the true nature of Iceland with a double experience that brings you into close contact with the results of the island’s volcanic activity, on the surface and below ground.
With your local guide, in a few minutes you’ll already be riding a quad on the black sand of Þorlákshöfn beach, splashed by the Atlantic Ocean, with flying seabirds and dunes covered with “sand ryegrass”.
After filling up on this surface nature, the spelunker’s helmet awaits: it’s time to venture into the Raufarhólshellir underground tunnel, among the longest in Iceland with its 1360 meters.
Turn on your torch: every detail around you is a sight to behold, while an expert guide explains the geology of this tunnel to you, carved out by a lava flow from an eruption in the Bláfjöll mountain range, no fewer than 5000 years ago!
Pass along the walkways, among galleries covered with brightly colored minerals, large rooms with curious rock formations, ancient lava falls and shafts of lights that penetrate from outside: now the volcanic soul of Iceland holds no secrets.

Good to know

In poor weather or where the roads are impassable, the experience may be canceled.
Wear sneakers and a windbreaker: the route may have some slippery sections and temperatures will hover around 0°.
At the entrance to the cave, you'll receive a helmet with a head torch to enable you to enjoy the experience to the full.
The minimum age for passengers on the ATV is 10 years old.
The requiremets to drive the ATV is to be at least 18 years old and to show a valid driver license.