VOLCANO HIKE & BLUE LAGOON

Visitors soaking in the milky-blue steamy waters at the blue lagoon

Hike to the 2021 and 2022 Fagradalsfjall Volcano eruption site with our expert guide where new lava flows into old and geothermal activity runs the scene!
Our expert guides will take you to the Fagradalsfjall area.

What better way to end the day than relaxing in the Blue Lagoon by getting the whole geothermal experience in one day.

A tour to the recent volcanic eruption in Geldingadalir valley, with views on the current eruptions and relaxation in the warm healing waters in the Blue Lagoon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience only Iceland can provide!

IMPORTANT NOTE: please notice that this moderate hike will take you to the site of the previous 2021 and 2022 volcanic eruptions.

Highlights:

Hike by Fagradalsfjall Volcano eruption site
Blue Lagoon
Mossy covered lava fields
Lake Kleifarvatn (If the hike to the volcano overruns, we skip this stop)

Volcano hike in the summer - Colourful mountains around the lava field

Tourist taking a picture atop of the Fagradalsfjall lava field

Lava erupting from the black volcanic ground during the 2023 Litla Hrut eruption

Tour details

The duration of the tour is approx.11 hours.
There is no food included on this tour.
This tour involves hiking to and back from Meradalir. The hike takes around 2 hours each way, over sometimes difficult terrain and is rated as moderate to hard for a person of reasonable fitness.
Volcanoes are a natural phenomenon and the level of volcanic activity at the site varies from day to day. Even if the volcano is not erupting during your visit, visiting the area is still fascinating.
Please note that this tour involves a total hike of around 4 hours. The route we take varies from day to day depending on conditions.
Minimum age: 14+

Cancellation policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before event

What’s included

Experienced guide for the tour and hike.
Hike to Meradalir Volcano
Pick up and drop off from Reykjavík
Wi-fi on board
Comfort Admission ticket to Blue Lagoon, including:
Use of towel
Silica mud mask
Drink of your choice at the Blue Lagoon

Exclusions

Food & drinks

What do I need to bring?

It is essential that you dressed properly for this hike. A thermal base layer and waterproof outer layer are recommended. Jeans are a bad idea as if it rains they will stay wet for hours and you risk hypothermia.
Good sturdy walking shoes, preferrable with ankle support.
Water and snacks for the hike.
Swimsuit.
Hiking poles are recommended, they can also be rented from BusTravel Iceland.