Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide
by 2go Iceland Travel
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This hiking tour lasts between 4 and 6 hours and is led by certified local guides who witnessed the 2021 eruption of Fagradalsfjall Volcano. The route includes walking across lava fields and seeing steaming craters formed during recent volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The hike covers about 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of roughly 984 feet (300 m). The tour begins with a drive across the Reykjanes Peninsula, a region known for geothermal activity, lava fields, and volcanic craters, if the pickup option from Reykjavík is selected. Participants who opt to self-drive will meet at the Fagradalsfjall trailhead. The group passes through the evacuated eruption zone near Grindavík, where volcanic activity has changed the landscape. At Fagradalsfjall, the main hike takes place, offering views of fresh lava flows and new craters. After the volcano hike, the tour includes brief stops at the colorful Seltún Geothermal Area, featuring boiling mud pools and fumaroles, and at Kleifarvatn Lake, one of Iceland’s deepest lakes surrounded by volcanic hills. These last two stops are included only for tours with Reykjavík pickup and depend on weather conditions. Hiking poles are provided, as well as crampons and headlamps if needed during winter. Pickup from a meeting point is available if the option is selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Reykjanes
The tour starts with a scenic drive across the Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its geothermal activity, lava fields, and volcanic craters. This area is a UNESCO Global Geopark. The drive is included for guests who select pickup from Reykjavík. Those who choose the self-drive option meet directly at the Fagradalsfjall trailhead.
Grindavik
The group passes through the evacuated eruption zone near Grindavík where recent volcanic activity has altered the landscape and affected local residents. This stop lasts about 15 minutes and provides a view of the ongoing impact of Iceland’s volcanic eruptions.
15 min
Fagradalsfjall Volcano
The main part of the tour is a hike around Fagradalsfjall Volcano, Iceland’s most active volcano from 2021 to 2025. The hike is about 5 miles (8 km) round trip with an elevation gain of about 984 feet (300 m). Participants walk over fresh lava flows, steaming ground, and new craters formed recently. The volcano is located about an hour from Reykjavík.
180 min
Seltún Geothermal Area
There is a short walk through the Seltún Geothermal Area, where boiling mud pools, fumaroles, and colorful mineral deposits can be seen. This stop lasts about 15 minutes and is included for guests selecting Reykjavík pickup. Self-drive participants join the group at the trailhead. Weather permitting.
15 min
Kleifarvatn Lake
The tour includes a 10-minute stop at Kleifarvatn Lake, one of Iceland’s deepest lakes, set among volcanic hills and black sand shores. This spot offers an opportunity for photos and to view the landscape of the Reykjanes Peninsula. The stop is included for guests with Reykjavík pickup and depends on weather conditions. Self-driving guests meet the group at the trailhead.
10 min
Meeting point
• Self-Drive Option (if you have a car) • The self-drive meeting point is at 10:45 am in Grindavík, in the parking area next to the Geo Hotel. The former Netto supermarket no longer has any visible signage, so please use the Geo Hotel as your main reference.
End point
• Self-Drive Option (if you have a car) • The self-drive meeting point is at 10:45 am in Grindavík, in the parking area next to the Geo Hotel. The former Netto supermarket no longer has any visible signage, so please use the Geo Hotel as your main reference.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide
by 2go Iceland Travel
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$338Overview
This hiking tour lasts between 4 and 6 hours and is led by certified local guides who witnessed the 2021 eruption of Fagradalsfjall Volcano. The route includes walking across lava fields and seeing steaming craters formed during recent volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The hike covers about 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of roughly 984 feet (300 m). The tour begins with a drive across the Reykjanes Peninsula, a region known for geothermal activity, lava fields, and volcanic craters, if the pickup option from Reykjavík is selected. Participants who opt to self-drive will meet at the Fagradalsfjall trailhead. The group passes through the evacuated eruption zone near Grindavík, where volcanic activity has changed the landscape. At Fagradalsfjall, the main hike takes place, offering views of fresh lava flows and new craters. After the volcano hike, the tour includes brief stops at the colorful Seltún Geothermal Area, featuring boiling mud pools and fumaroles, and at Kleifarvatn Lake, one of Iceland’s deepest lakes surrounded by volcanic hills. These last two stops are included only for tours with Reykjavík pickup and depend on weather conditions. Hiking poles are provided, as well as crampons and headlamps if needed during winter. Pickup from a meeting point is available if the option is selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Reykjanes
The tour starts with a scenic drive across the Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its geothermal activity, lava fields, and volcanic craters. This area is a UNESCO Global Geopark. The drive is included for guests who select pickup from Reykjavík. Those who choose the self-drive option meet directly at the Fagradalsfjall trailhead.
Grindavik
The group passes through the evacuated eruption zone near Grindavík where recent volcanic activity has altered the landscape and affected local residents. This stop lasts about 15 minutes and provides a view of the ongoing impact of Iceland’s volcanic eruptions.
15 min
Fagradalsfjall Volcano
The main part of the tour is a hike around Fagradalsfjall Volcano, Iceland’s most active volcano from 2021 to 2025. The hike is about 5 miles (8 km) round trip with an elevation gain of about 984 feet (300 m). Participants walk over fresh lava flows, steaming ground, and new craters formed recently. The volcano is located about an hour from Reykjavík.
180 min
Seltún Geothermal Area
There is a short walk through the Seltún Geothermal Area, where boiling mud pools, fumaroles, and colorful mineral deposits can be seen. This stop lasts about 15 minutes and is included for guests selecting Reykjavík pickup. Self-drive participants join the group at the trailhead. Weather permitting.
15 min
Kleifarvatn Lake
The tour includes a 10-minute stop at Kleifarvatn Lake, one of Iceland’s deepest lakes, set among volcanic hills and black sand shores. This spot offers an opportunity for photos and to view the landscape of the Reykjanes Peninsula. The stop is included for guests with Reykjavík pickup and depends on weather conditions. Self-driving guests meet the group at the trailhead.
10 min
Meeting point
• Self-Drive Option (if you have a car) • The self-drive meeting point is at 10:45 am in Grindavík, in the parking area next to the Geo Hotel. The former Netto supermarket no longer has any visible signage, so please use the Geo Hotel as your main reference.
End point
• Self-Drive Option (if you have a car) • The self-drive meeting point is at 10:45 am in Grindavík, in the parking area next to the Geo Hotel. The former Netto supermarket no longer has any visible signage, so please use the Geo Hotel as your main reference.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.