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Lava Show Reykjavík

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Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
55 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Pickup service
No
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
September
Minimum age
No age limit
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

LAVA SHOW is the only live lava show in the world and has received multiple innovation awards and recognition for its educational and cultural value. With outstanding customer reviews, Lava Show is one of the highest rated attractions in Iceland and an utterly unique immersive experience unlike anything else in the world. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get up close to real molten lava, see it flowing, hear it sizzling, and feel the incredible heat that emanates from it. Edutainment at its finest! 

LAVA SHOW has been honored with TripAdvisor’s 2024, and 2025 Best of the Best award and recognized with the 2025 Viator Experience Award.

  • Family Friendly
  • Indoor
  • Group Friendly
  • Rainy Day
  • Senior
  • Youth
  • Private Activity
  • Eco Friendly
  • Couples
  • Luxury

Itinerary

How it runs

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    The only live LAVA SHOW in the world

     Getting up close and personal to real flowing lava is a bucket-list item for many. However, volcanoes are both dangerous and unpredictable and when they erupt you can rarely get anywhere close to red-hot lava. The LAVA SHOW solves this problem and truly makes it possible to safely get up close and personal to real lava.  

    LAVA SHOW is the only show of its kind in the world. By superheating real lava and then pouring it into a showroom full of people, it is a chance to see, smell, hear, and feel the intense heat that radiates from the red-hot lava.  An incredible and one-of-a-kind experience 

    LAVA SHOW is an incredible, unforgettable experience. First, the live host welcomes the guest, explains what’s about to happen and goes over the security details. Then a short educational video takes you through a journey of Icelandic volcano history. At last, it’s the highlight of the show, when the red-hot lava of 1100°C (2000°F) flows into the showroom. In an instant, the showroom heats up to a toasty temperature. In the safety of their seat just a short distance from the flowing lava, the audience watches as the lava flows into the room. Then, the lava host starts playing with the lava, manipulating it, while explaining what is happening. It truly is a sensational experience!

What the price covers

Included
Safety GogglesA Live Host Makes The Show Fun And Personal
A Short, Engaging And Educational Video About How Volcanic Forces Have Shaped IcelandA Sensory Loaded Experience - You Feel The Heat From The Lava!
A Q&a Session At The End Of The ShowA Unique Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
Not included
Handmade Lava-related Souvenirs Made On Location And From Our Own Lava Is Available For Purchase At Location
Ticket types
  • Adults 13+ (13+)
  • Children (1 - 12)

Where it starts

Meeting
Meet on location
Pickup
No
Location code
Reykjavík (RVK, IS)

Good to know

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • We Advice People To Get There At Least 10 Minutes Before The Show, Get Their Bearings And Check Out Our Gift Shop Before The Show.
  • It Gets Hot In The Showroom When The Lava Pours In So People Are Advised To Remove Some Layers Of Clothing Before The Show Starts. The Show Is A Safe Experience And The Heat Should Not Be An Issue But Pregnant Women, People With Infants, And People With Cardiovascular Diseases Are Recommended To Sit In The Second Row And/or Close To The Exit Just To Be On The Safe Side.
  • Everyone Is Advised To To Keep Their Safety Goggles On At All Times During The Show When There Is Lava In The Showroom - Also And Especially When It Is Cooling Down And Solidifying.

Your ticket

Congratulations!

This ticket gives you access to the only live lava show in the world! Get ready to be mesmerized and feel the heat from real flowing lava! We look forward to giving you a warm welcome (literally!)

We allow photos and videos to be taken during the lava show. Feel free to share those photos with your friends and followers on social media and if you do, we love being tagged (@lavashowiceland). Thank you in advance!

A few things to remember:

Meeting point: Fiskislóð 73, 101 Reykjavík.  

Duration: ca. 50 minutes


P.S. Looking for more activities in the Grandi area?

We recommend:

  • Fly over Iceland: The ultimate flying ride. Get a 10% discount with the promo code "LAVASHOW" when booking on their website .
Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
September
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
Icelandic
Details updated
18 Sep 2026