Icelandic Lava Show

Highlights

• The unique chance to experience REAL molten lava in close proximity
• A true sensory celebration for your sight, hearing, smelling and feeling
• Learn about Icelandic volcanism in a short educational video
• A dramatic and personal story about the dangers of Katla volcano
• A unique experience, different from everything else on the planet

Inclusions

• Security goggles
• The chance to touch cooling lava that was molten seconds before
• Q&A session at the end where the staff will answer all your questions

Tour Itinerary

Icelandic Lava Show is the first and only live lava show in the world. The show is located at Víkurbraut 5 in the beautiful village of Vík on the South Coast, in the heart of Katla UNESCO Global Geopark, surrounded by volcanoes, glaciers, beautiful nature, and black sand beaches. It takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to drive from Reykjavík to Vík without stopping. We recommend that you arrive at Icelandic Lava Show no later than 15 minutes before the show starts. 

The show begins with a short opening from the show‘s host and then delves into a short educational video about Icelandic volcanism and why Iceland is such an active volcano island. Then Katla UNESCO GEOPARK and the volcanoes surrounding Vík are highlighted with a good explanation on why these volcanoes are considered among the most dangerous on the planet. After that, the show takes the audience 100 years back in time with a dramatic story about the catastrophic Katla volcano eruption in 1918.

The highlight of the show is when everyone is advised to put on their security goggles and the lava starts pouring into the showroom. The bright orange color as the lava starts flowing into the room is like sunrise and as the lava starts gliding over the ice it starts to bubble and crackle. The most surprising aspect, however, is the intense heat that radiates from the lava and the temperature in the showroom quickly rises. For a few moments, the only thing you want to do is sit there transfixed on the lava, mesmerized by the sensory onslaught as you watch the lava cool in front of your eyes, slowly turning from bright orange to grey to black. It is an experience unlike anything else you have ever experienced. 

Soon after the lava flows into the room, the show‘s host starts playing with the lava, explaining the different aspects of it and what it really was that you just witnessed. As the lava continues to cool down, the host is able to demonstrate some really interesting aspects and wonders of lava and encourages the audience into an interactive Q&A session. 

At the end, when the doors to the showroom are opened, it is usually a bright-eyed and flushed group of audience that walks out of the room, still wrapping their heads around the remarkable experience they just had in this wonderland of ice and fire. Most agree that Icelandic Lava Show is a must-see for everyone visiting Iceland.

Please note

• No pick-up, drop-off or transfer service included. Location of the Icelandic Lava Show is at Víkurbraut 5 in Vík village on the south coast of Iceland.
• The Icelandic Lava Show is also available as add on in the South Iceland, Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach Tour(AH37).
• The lava is over 1000 degrees Celcius so it gets HOT inside. Thus, we advice you to remove your thick coats and sweaters before the lava is poured into the showroom
• Icelandic Lava Show is open every day of the week. Showtimes every day at 13:30 and 17.
• Admission ticket is valid on date and time state on your voucher
• There is a restaurant at location (The Soup Company) where you can buy organic soups, paninis and salads at a reasonable price. Opening hours from 12 to 21 every day of the week.

• This tour is operated by our partners

Restrictions

• Children of the age from 0-12 years must be accompanied by adults
• Children under the age of 2 are to be seated on the lap of an adult
• Icelandic Lava Show is excluded from any responsibility for injuries of visitors that might occur before, during, or after the show.

Tour Duration: 36 minutes