Volcano Hike & Sightseeing Tour in the Reykjanes Peninsula Starting from Reykjavik

See the recent eruption sites on the Reykjanes peninsula from a safe distance as you hike to the impressive field of black solidified lava. This tour is ideal for those who want to get as close as possible to the recent lava fields while also discovering other beautiful landmarks of the region.

This fantastic excursion starts when you are picked up from Reykjavik in the morning. You'll meet your group and a friendly, local guide who is trained to make your adventure as safe as possible. Once you're all gathered, you'll begin the 40-minute drive from the capital to the Reykjanes peninsula, where the most recent eruption site in Iceland is located.

On the drive, enjoy this scenic tour of cone-shaped volcanoes and lava fields from past eruptions as you get closer to the parking lot nearest to the new lava fields. Please make sure to bring good hiking boots, warm clothes, and a bottle of water for this excursion, and keep in mind there is a lack of infrastructure in the area.

On November 20th, 2024, the latest eruption started in the Reykjanes peninsula, and red-hot lava erupted at a furious volume. This was the 10th volcanic eruption in the region in the last four years, after 800 years of laying dormant, and it ended on December 9th.

After getting as good of a view as possible of the new lava fields, you will head back to the bus to visit other highlights of the Reykjanes peninsula.

Some of these sites are cultural, such as the abandoned shacks of fishermen from past centuries and the country's oldest lighthouse, Reykjanesviti. This feature stands on the edge of a crumbling cliff and is surrounded by many bird colonies.

Other attractions are great examples of geological and geothermal forces, such as the Bridge Between the Continents, which divides the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, the large lake of Kleifarvatn with its unique hot springs, and the mud pit of Gunnuhver. At Gunnuhver, you can learn all about a vengeful ghost who haunts this area, trapped in the geothermal steam.

After this incredible experience, seeing the smoke and recently formed lava field, you will get back on your comfortable bus and head back to Reykjavik, where you will be conveniently dropped off at your designated bus stop near your accommodation.

Don't hesitate to take this exciting tour to see the most recent eruption site in Iceland, the aftermath of the other volcanic eruptions, and traverse the unique sites of the Reykjanes peninsula. Check availability by choosing a date.