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Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike

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Moderate
Hosted in English
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Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike
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Join our small-group tour and hike through the lava field inside the volcano. This unique adventure offers a thrilling experience amidst the volcano's rugged landscape.

What you'll do

Ready for an adventure? Leave behind generic bus tours and join us for an unforgettable journey. We'll take you on a thrilling descent into the heart of Iceland's dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano. Along the way, we'll traverse the surreal landscapes of Iceland's countryside, hiking through the area's craggy lava fields. Finally, we'll follow our guide inside the geological site's immense subterranean interior, where the walls are still scalded from an eruption that took place 4,000 years ago.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsPick-up is offered from most hotels and guesthouses in the capital area, as well as from cruise ports. Pick-ups from hotels in the city center are not possible from directly in front of the hotel due to traffic restrictions, instead passengers must come to the nearest bus pickup point. Please be ready 30 minutes before tour departure time. These pick-up points are the following: Bus Stop 1 - Ráðhúsið / City Hall Bus Stop 2 - Tjörnin / The Pond Bus Stop 3 - Lækjargata Bus Stop 4 - Miðbakki Bus Stop 5 - Harpa Bus Stop 6 - Safnahúsið / Culture House Bus Stop 8 - Hallgrímskirkja Bus Stop 9 - Snorrabraut Bus Stop 10 - Hlemmur Bus Stop 11 - Austurbær Bus Stop 12 - Höfðatorg Bus Stop 13 - Rauðarárstígur Bus Stop 14 - Skúlagata
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.Skarfabakki Harbour, 544P+F35, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

Not wheelchair accessible

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wear warm and waterproof clothing, as well as hiking boots. Sneakers and jeans are not appropriate.
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Be aware that this tour includes a total of 7 km hike across an uneven mountain terrain in unpredictable weather conditions. No hiking experience is needed, but this does require moderate fitness levels.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Magnolia Premium Cruise
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Itinerary

Reykjavik Volcano/Cave Exploration Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike in Reykjavik, Iceland. This volcano/cave exploration experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 6 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Thrihnukagigur Volcano
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Thrihnukagigur Volcano

·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Thrihnukagigur Volcano
  • From the base of Bláfjöll, embark on a 2-mile (3 km) guided hike across ancient lava fields. The trail is uneven and winds through a surreal volcanic landscape filled with cones and fissures. It’s a moderate hike that offers an up-close look at Iceland’s geological past.
  • At the edge of the crater, you'll gear up with a helmet and harness before boarding an open cable elevator. This one-of-a-kind lift lowers you into the dormant volcano’s magma chamber — a rare opportunity not found anywhere else in the world. Safety briefings and professional guidance ensure a secure and memorable descent.
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Bláfjöll

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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Inside The Volcano

Stop: 5 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Inside The Volcano
  • Descend 400 feet (120 meters) into the vast and colorful magma chamber of Thrihnukagigur. Explore this incredible natural space where the glowing lava once flowed, now solidified into a kaleidoscope of mineral-stained rock formations. Your guide will explain the volcano's last eruption and the formation of this geological wonder.
  • After your time inside the volcano, ascend back to the surface and retrace your steps across the lava fields. Take in the final views of this unique terrain before returning to your vehicle. The tour concludes with a scenic drive back to Reykjavík.

This concludes the tour.

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