Top 7 Volcano Hikes in Iceland

1.Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,066 reviews · 9 hours · from $126Our pick

Hike recent Reykjanes lava fields from Reykjavík, with Kleifarvatn, Gunnuhver, the lighthouse, and Bridge Between Continents.

“We had a really great time with our guide Ottar. He was so friendly and upbeat and made sure we got to see so many nice spots throughout the day. The hike was tough but he made sure no one got left behind. The transportation to throughout the day was a little rough and bumpy. But tiebreaker we had a great day and would highly recommend this hike!”

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2.Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 934 reviews · 7 hours · from $126

Hike Iceland’s recent volcano sites from Reykjavík, visit Seltún’s hot springs, and learn about lava, eruptions, and Reykjanes geology.

“Mr Eggerysson is a fantastic individual. Very passionate about what he does. He made my day! thank you all”

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3.Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 780 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $163

Hike Fagradalsfjall from Reykjavík with a geologist, study fresh lava, enjoy wide views, and learn how Iceland keeps making new land.

“What an amazing day out! France couldn’t have been more informative and helpful. I’ve had a lifelong love of volcanos and I still learnt more in our 6 hours together than I did in the last 40 years. The Icelandic larva flows are exceptional and France was able to peak away the layers to understand their beauty. Highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $189Top rated

Hike Fagradalsfjall with a local guide, cross fresh lava, visit Seltún and Kleifarvatn, and learn how to prepare for Iceland’s wild weather.

“Our tour guide, Gudni, was great, arrived on time and was friendly and offered loads of local knowledge and facts during the day. The whole day was set at our pace and our boys enjoyed playing in the snow while at the top of the volcano. Highly recommend this tour if you want a great day, tour guide and memories”

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5.Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 564 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $414

Descend 120 meters into Iceland’s Thrihnukagigur volcano after a lava-field hike, with guides, safety gear, soup, and Reykjavik transfers.

“The only place on earth where this phenomenon exists. The walk to and from was not fun in the driving rain but the experience was worth it.”

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6.Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike – Small Group with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $148

Review of the Fagradalsfjall volcano hike, with local guides, fresh lava fields, Grindavík, pickup options, costs, and practical tips.

“This guided volcano tour was excellent, exceptionally well-organized, and highly informative. We visited an array of cool sites and were treated to amazing, truly unique geological views. This was far from a simple sightseeing trip; we genuinely learned a tremendous amount about Iceland's volcanic activity. A special thank you goes to our amazing local guide whose expertise elevated the entire experience. Highly recommended for a rewarding and educational adventure!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $468

Review of Iceland’s Inside the Volcano tour, with a 7 km lava-field hike, 400-foot descent, practical tips, costs, and honest advice.

“Fabulous tour, would most definitely recommend. Our guide Jonas was fantastic, very knowledgeable and helpful. We were very lucky with the weather so the walk was very enjoyable. The volcano experience was unbelievable, beautiful, difficult to put into words how amazing it was. Soup and drinks were available afterwards at base camp. Highly recommend this tour.”

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