Zipline & Icelandic Lava show
Zipline & Lava show
This combo tour links together both fabulous outdoor activity and steaming hot lava show, from the lava experts at the Icelandic Lava Show, with a heartwarming soup at the Soup Company. The Zipline Adventure takes you through a breath-taking river canyon and afterwards the lava show and soup is going to warm you up inside and out, which we think is necessary after a day out in Icelandic weather.
Booking both together get’s you a 30% discount on all activities and your lunch, ideal for the hungry and curious traveller. Full price: ISK 21.300kr. Our price: ISK 14.900kr.
1/2 day adventure – Zipline & Lava show
About this experience
Availability
Winter season: November – March
Duration
Allow 3,5 – 4 hours for this combo experience.
Included
All safety equipment, a ride to the starting point from the meeting point, certificated guided hike, four ziplines, soup of your own choosing and a lava show with real sizzling hot lava.
You will need
Hiking shoes and warm, windproof clothes – dress according to the weather. Gloves and a beanie to fit under your helmet If you have long hair it’s recommended to braid it or tie it in a low bun.
Meeting Point
Nordur-Vik Hostel, Suðurvíkurvegur 5, Vík í Mýrdal, South Iceland (check map). Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your booking time.
Weather
Sometimes we need to change departure times slightly due to the weather. Please check your email before your booked time and leave us a phone number so we can call or text you in case we have to contact you with changes in schedule.
Zipline
We meet up on location at Norður-Vík hostel. If you arrive early feel free to use the restroom facilities, make the use of Wi-Fi and sip on a cup of tea or coffee before our guides arrive to meet you. You will be briefed on safety protocols, get dressed up in a harness and helmet and drive to the zipline starting point. We start by hiking to the first of 4 ziplines. We will give you detailed safety instructions and make sure you are comfortable with what to do during the experience so you will enjoy our ziplines to the fullest and stay safe. Once you’re ready then you wait your turn and next thing you know, you are zipping above the canyon, heart pumping with excitement on our two first ziplines, Big Rush and The Gentle Giant. Then we take a short hike through amazing rock formation of Grafargil (Grave Canyon) to the next activity, named Leap of Faith. Lastly, the last zip-line that we call Big Rush, it will take you over a stunning waterfall, named Hundafoss. Last but not least we have a short hike back to our base if the weather permits, if not, we drive.
The Soup Company
Next thing on the menu is a delicious soup at a small family-owned restaurant in the heart of Vík, The Soup Company. Here you can have your choice of one of their heartwarming soup of the day. Usually, they have at least five different kinds of soup and there’s always a vegan/vegetarian option.
Icelandic Lava show
Last but not least, you’ll be attending the 5 o’clock viewing of the Icelandic Lava Show. This is the only place in the world where you can safely experience hot molten lava in close proximity. The show recreates a volcano eruption, similar to what Eyjafjallajökull and Katla volcano are famous for, by pouring molten lava (1100°C / 2000°F) into the showroom and over ice. It is an epic battle between the elements and a unique opportunity to get close to red-hot lava, see it flowing, hear it sizzling, and feel the intense heat that radiates from it. A true fiest for all the senses.
Requirements & preparations
Check your age
You must be age 8 or older. A legal guardian must acompany or sign to allow kids under 18 to zip.
Break out the scale
Participents must weigh between 30 – 120 kg. (65-260 lbs.)
PROTECT YOUR FEET
It’s best to wear waterproof hiking boots or trail running shoes with a fully-enclosed toe and heel and a good sole.
take a breather
You must be able to hike ca. 3 km. (or 1-2 miles) at elevation and over uneven surface.
Afraid of heights?
Tell your guides and we’ll do the best to make you comfortable, you can always cancel. T&C applies.
Pregnant ladies
Sorry, it’s not safe to zipline while you’re pregnant. Come back when you’ve become a mom.
ARRIVE EARLY
Check in 30 minutes prior to your tour time. Please remember not to be late! Come ready to get outside your comfort zone and have a blast!
DRESS APPROPRIATELY
Dress according to weather, Iceland can often get cold and wet so wind and rainproof clothes are usually a good idea.
UNTANGLE
Tie your hair up (either braid it or tie it in a low bun) so it won’t get tangled.
COME RAIN OR SHINE
Tours operate rain or shine. If we do cancel, we’ll make every effort to contact you to reschedule or refund the tour.
Questions?
Have any questions or concerns about our ziplines or the Icelandic Lava show, weight or age restrictions or something else? Feel free to drop us a line if anything comes to mind. If it’s close to your Vík Adventure experience a phone call might be a better option. Tel: +354 698 8890
Important times
Zipline Adventure
Starts at: 11 am. or 2 pm.
Lasts for: ca. 90 minutes.
The Soup Company
Before or after the Lava Show, you choose.
Icelandic Lava Show
Showtimes: 1:30 pm. or 5 pm.
Lasts for: ca. 40 minutes.
Icelandic Lava Show
A unique show for all the senses that you can only see in the little village of Vík in Iceland. Don’t miss out on this experience.
Zipline Adventure
The Icelandic Lava Show & The Soup Company
The Soup Company and The Lava Show are located in the same building in the centre of the village of Vík. It’s only a short walk or drive away from where we end our zipline tour. We might even drop you at the right location if you don’t have a vehicle and the weather is behaving to badly to walk this short distance.
Zipline & Lava show
Book here
*Children must be accompanied by an adult
Normal price: ISK 21.300
Our price: ISK 14.900
NEED SOMETHING MORE CUSTOM? YOU DREAM IT, WE’LL MAKE IT HAPPEN
Do you have a big group or just a small group wanting privacy. Want to entertain your staff or add on to the activities in Vík. Whatever it is we can cuztomize it to your needs. Get in touch.
Hiking boots
Remamber your hiking boots! You will be travelling in Iceland, our terrain is mostly untouched and we would like to keep it that way. That’s why we don’t make huge walking paths in the landscape but follow narrow and uneven sheep trails along our trails. Hiking boots help you when the route is wet and slippery and support your ankles if you are unused to walking on uneven surface.
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Me and my adult daughter travel a lot and both agree this was the best zipline experience we have ever had. Our guides were amazing with great personalities. The... read more 
2/12/2020 - karins147 We just finished the zip line tour in Vik and it was incredible! Our family has done zip lining all over the world and this was the most scenic.... read more
12/22/2019 - ginnyeric94 I saw this in May and when I unexpectedly returned in November, planned our travel plans to include this experience and was not disappointed. Owners/guides were very engaging and... read more
12/02/2019 - Matt L I found the Zipline Iceland tour to be a great way to see the amazing landscape and features of the area around Vik. My guides Sammi and Æsa were friendly,... read more
11/11/2019 - kimperrot Our guide Sammy and my apologizes I don’t know how to spell our other guide name, but both men were absolutely amazing and made our experience extremely awesome! Had such... read more
10/25/2019