Lava Show Vik
Itinerary
In order to recreate a miniature volcano eruption, they superheat real lava from the 1918 Katla eruption and once molten, pour it into a showroom full of people. It is an incredible, unforgettable experience. In an instant, the showroom heats up to a toasty temperature. And as the audience sits safe in their seats yet only a few feet away from the flowing lava, it is mesmerizing to see, hear, smell and feel the incredible heat that radiates from it. It truly is a sensational experience!
The show begins with a short welcome by the host and then a short educational video about Icelandic volcanism, the volcanoes close by – with special emphasis on Katla volcano – and how the surrounding volcanoes have affected the locals throughout the ages. They even give you a personal story and tell you the evacuation plan in case Katla were to erupt right there and then!
Once the lava starts flowing into the showroom, the host literally starts PLAYING WITH THE LAVA! The host manipulates the lava with an iron rod, creating Pele’s hair and tears, a miniature lava tunnel, a little lava cave and explains everything about what’s happening as it goes. It is such an intimate, educational and entertaining experience and so different from everything else you’ve ever experienced, that you can’t help feel in awe. And after the show, you truly see the rest of Iceland with different eyes and a newfound appreciation for nature. It really is a must see experience.
Looking for an experience in Reykjavik: Lava show Reykjavik
Dates & prices
Departures: Daily, all year
Tour Duration: 50 minutes
Price per person from : ISK 6.590
Children (1 – 12 YRS): ISK 3,590
Includes:
- Security goggles
- A chance to get up close to real flowing lava!
- The only live lava show in the world
- A live host makes the show fun and personal
- A true story from the 1918 Katla eruption
- A short educational video about Icelandic volcanism
- A sensory loaded experience – you feel the heat from the lava!
- A Q&A session at the end of the show
Good to know:
- Handmade lava-related souvenirs and gift items (some made on location from our own lava) is available for purchase in our gift store at location
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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, young children, and people with cardiovascular diseases are recommended to sit in the back and/or close to the exits just to be on the safe side.