Descend 400 feet (120 meters) into the crater of Iceland’s Thrihnukagigur Volcano and experience a unique phenomenon of nature inside one of the country’s top attractions.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Icelandic
- Booklets
- English
- Pickup included
- Pick-up at hotels/guesthouses in Reykjavik starts 30 minutes prior to departure. Please be ready at that time in front of the building or at the bus stop assigned to your hotel/guesthouse.
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic hike across a lava field, like the surface of the moon
- Learn more about volcanoes and volcanic activity in Iceland
- Get an amazing view of Reykjavik, the Reykjanes peninsula and the Snæfellsnes peninsula
- Experience a very close encounter with a volcano
- Get your adrenaline pumping on a crater descent
- Taste delicious traditional Icelandic meat soup
Full description
Enjoy a hiking tour towards the dormant Thrihnukagigur Volcano. After your transfer and drop-off at the Bláfjöll mountain cabin, walk to Thrihnukagigur Volcano, a moderate hike of approximately 45-50 minutes, enjoying the breathtaking lava scenery en route.
The hike is classified as moderately difficulty, with straight walks and limited elevations. But the surface is hilly and uneven. Upon arrival at the crater, descend 400 feet (120 meters) inside the volcano, and experience an extraordinary natural phenomenon.
You will be informed about all safety procedures and how to behave inside the volcano, wearing a helmet and harness at all times. Each group is split into a smaller party of 4-5 people for safety and intimacy.
After a slow 10-minute descent, to ensure the safety of passengers and provide ample opportunities to experience the amazing views, spend up to an hour inside the volcano (or less if you prefer). Expert guides will be with you at all times.
End with a feast of traditional Icelandic meat soup or a vegetarian soup along with hot coffee, hot chocolate, tea or water.
Includes
- Pick-up at your hotel in Reykjavik
- All safety gear (helmets, harnesses, etc.)
- Guides
- Traditional Icelandic meat soup, coffee/tea and some sweets (vegetarians alternatives available)
- Transfer back to your hotel in Reykjavik
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
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Important information
What to bring
- Hiking shoes
Know before you go
- Please wear good hiking shoes and warm clothes. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can be very different from ground level. Sneakers and jeans are not suitable.
