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Monday, February 2, 2026
Raufarhólshellir, Route 39 (Þrengslin), South Iceland
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Conservation in Lava Tunnel – How to Help

Respect paths, avoid touching formations, and support guided management at the Lava Tunnel.

12/27/2025
10 min read
Fragile drip features inside lava tunnel

Conservation & Etiquette

Drip features

Do

  • Stay on marked paths
  • Keep hands off fragile drip features
  • Pack out all trash

Don’t

  • Don’t break ice curtains
  • Don’t wander off; micro‑habitats are delicate

Principle: Take nothing, touch lightly, leave only footprints.

Long view: Each guest is a steward — model good behavior for the next.

About the Author

Iceland Travel Expert

Iceland Travel Expert

I put this guide together to make your Lava Tunnel day simple, insightful, and full of practical tips from the road.

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Leave No Trace
Conservation
Etiquette
Iceland

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