Lava Show - Vík

Volcanoes are unpredictable in nature and you never know when one is going to erupt. What's more, volcano eruptions are often inaccessible or straight-out dangerous so access to ongoing eruptions is often prohibited. And yet, getting up close and personal with real flowing lava is something many people dream about, especially when travelling to the land of ice and fire.Well, now for the first time, you can get real close to real flowing lava, hear it sizzling, smell the melting minerals, see the neon-bright orange colours turn black as the lava cools and solidifies, and feel the intense heat that radiates from the lava. It is a unique and overwhelming experience, different from anything else you'll ever experience.Icelandic Lava Show is a unique entertainment choice where visitors embark on an adventure about the power of mother earth that is both enlightening and exhilarating. It is fast becoming a must-do for everyone travelling to Iceland.In short, the show recreates a volcano eruption, by melting real lava up to 1100 degrees Celsius (2000°F) and pouring it onto the ice in a showroom full of people. Not only do you learn about the creation of Iceland and the volcanoes in the vicinity, but you also experience the dramatic battle between ice and fire.Sit in awe as you see the host manipulate the lava, and learn about how it is to live in the shadow of one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. It is an educational, intimate and thrilling experience that gives a bright new understanding of the raw and stunning landscape of this volcanic island in the North.Please bring: - Your good mood and excitement to learn new thingsPlease note: This tour is wheelchair accessible. We advise people to remove some layers of clothing before the show starts as it can get very hot in the showroom once the molten lava starts flowing into the room. We also advise people to drink water before and after the show or even bring a drink with them into the showroom (recommended). Everyone is urged to keep their safety goggles on at all times during the show while there is lava in the showroom, not only while it is in molten form, flowing into the room but also and especially when the lava is cooling down and solidifying.The show is a safe experience and the heat should not be an issue for most people but pregnant women, people with infants, and people with cardiovascular diseases are recommended to sit in the second row and/or close to the entrance just in case. If anyone starts to feel uncomfortable, they are free to leave the showroom at any time or ask the host to open the outer doors to let some cool air in.