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Monday, February 2, 2026
Raufarhólshellir, Route 39 (Þrengslin), South Iceland
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Family Visit – Keep Kids Warm, Curious, and Safe

Make the Lava Tunnel engaging for kids with practical pacing and simple geology stories.

1/3/2026
12 min read
Guide explaining features to a small group

Family Guide

Pacing

  • Short story stops at skylights and flow lines.
  • Encourage kids to spot color bands and textures.

Guide with group

Warm Gear

  • Gloves, hat, neck gaiter
  • Boots with grip
  • Headlamp they can control

Keep It Engaging

  • Ask guides about lava rivers and how the roof formed.
  • Challenge kids to draw a flow line back at the hotel.

Man calling inside cave for echo

Safety: Hold rails near stairs, and avoid running between light pools.


Memory maker: A tunnel is a storybook — let kids “read” rocks aloud.

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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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Family
Kids
Education
Iceland

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