Volcano Hike & Reykjanes Peninsula
Sustainable Adventures
Discover Iceland’s incredible volcanoes and fascinating peninsula with your own private guide. You will have the chance to explore the most recent volcanic eruption in safety. Your guide will explain how this phenomenal event unfolded.
Your pickup will be in a luxury electric Mercedes. We will take you around in class, style and sustainability.
KRÝSUVÍK GEOTHERMAL AREA
Your guided tour will start with a pickup from your hotel, from here you will take the journey to Seltun geothermal area, the drive will take about 45 minutes. Once you are there you will be engulfed in the sulphuric smell of the geothermal area, you can explore the surrounding springs while marvelling at the intense colours of the hill side this marvel is set in.
FAGRADALSFJALL
Next you will arrive at the steaming volcanic site of Fagradalsfjall. During your exploration of the site you will get up close to the once flowing red hot lava field. The lava fields still remain smoking hot and still emits intense heat.
The formation of the new volcanic crater in Geldingadalur Valley can be seen from the view point. As you hike up, the scale of this volcanic eruption is revealed. The hike on average takes 30 minutes to the view point. you will have plenty of time to take pictures and rest as needed.
Your Guide will explain the geology of the area along with finding you a souvenir to take home. The volcanic rocks in the area hold a beautiful secret that should not be missed.
local restaurant
Once you have descended you will head for lunch at the local chic cafe. You can grab something simple as a refreshing juice or fill up on the local fish cuisine.
Reykjanes peninsula
After you will have a leisurely stroll of Brimketill Sea Pools, where the powerful ocean meets the lava fields, here you can see the intense power of erosion. Your journey will continue to Gunnuhver Hot-spring where you can see an old settlement nestled around this giant bubbling hot spring, finally you will stop at the bridge between continents, here you can dart from one side to the other and see the rift valley disappear into the ocean.
Volcano Hike & Reykjanes Peninsula
Included
- 1 Tree planted for every tour
- Experienced Driver / Guide
- Pickup / drop-off
- Volcano Site Exploration
- Krysuvik / Seltun Geothermal Area
- Lava Rock Souvenir
- Walking Poles if needed
- Crampons If needed
- Water / Snacks
- Reservation at Hja hollu restaurant
Excluded
- Water Proof Clothing
- Hiking boots / Sensible footwear
- Lunch money
- Warm layers
- Hat and gloves.
Know before you go
Pickup time is 9.00am, choose the most convenient place to be picked up for this tour in the checkout.
Icelandic weather conditions can change in an instant, it is common to experience all 4 seasons in one day, it is highly recommend to bring adequate clothing to suit all conditions for the experience. They can of course just be left in the transportation if not needed.





