Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition
At a glance
Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition is a 1h – 1h 30m guided experience in Vik, Iceland, operated by Lava Volcano and Earthquake Centre Iceland. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 223 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $41.11 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: The reception area contains information on Iceland’s geology, Exhibition only, Cinema only.
Highlights
- Rated 4.6/5 by 223 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 1h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 100 travellers
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
At the high-tech interactive Lava Centre exhibition you will learn about the birth and growth of Iceland as one of the world’s largest volcanic islands. It has risen during millions of years from the submarine North Atlantic Ridge, through countless volcanic eruptions. They occur as a large mantle plume locally adds molten rock to the magma up-flow beneath the rifting segments that line this ridge. The spreading along the ridge results in the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates moving apart 20 kilometres every million years, a fingernail a year.
Interact with the volcanoes and feel the trembling of the earthquakes.
A fantastic movie displaying the latest eruptions in Iceland and a beautiful observation deck round up a visit not to miss.
What's included
What's included
- The reception area contains information on Iceland’s geology
- Exhibition only
- Cinema only
- You have a choice of the Exhibition and the Cinema combined
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
At LAVA Centre is a high-tech, interactive volcano and earthquake exhibition. It is the most awarded exhibition in Iceland. It tells the story of Iceland and explains why it is so active. It goes into details on the different volcanoes and types of volcanoes. A replica of the hot spot under Iceland (Magma plume) and a earthquake simulator will make your hair to rise. A movie about all the most recent eruption and a beautiful observation deck round up an experience not to be missed. LAVA Centre is right at the main road going east from Reykjavík and is the gateway to the South Coast and the Katla Geoopark.
Meeting point
Departure Point: The Lava Centre
Address: Austurvegur 14, Hvolsvollur, Iceland
63.7546735, -20.2372402
Directions: • Only 1 hour and 20 minutes from Reykjavík along Route 1
• Take Bus 52: https://www.straeto.is
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $41.11 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
The reception area contains information on Iceland’s geology; Exhibition only; Cinema only; You have a choice of the Exhibition and the Cinema combined.
Where does it start?
Departure Point: The Lava Centre Address: Austurvegur 14, Hvolsvollur, Iceland 63.7546735, -20.2372402 Directions: • Only 1 hour and 20 minutes from Reykjavík along Route 1 • Take Bus 52: https://www.straeto.is Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 223 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Vik.
