Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon, and South Coast – Small Group

• Guided Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Day Trip from Reykjavik

• South Coast Waterfall, Black Beach, Glacier Adventure Small Group

• South Coast, Waterfalls, and Black Beach Tour from Reykjavik

• 3-Day Golden Circle, South Coast, & Ice Cave – Small-Group Tour

While it's free to visit the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano on your own, guided tours are a popular way to experience it with expert insight. South Coast day trips that include the volcano start at around US$135, while multi-day tours covering the South Coast, glacier lagoon, and ice caves start from around US$645. For a private experience, expect to pay from around US$775 per group, with the priciest options reaching upwards of US$2,100.

Yes, the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano is absolutely worth visiting. The volcano that brought European air travel to a standstill in 2010 sits at the heart of Iceland's dramatic South Coast, surrounded by glaciers and waterfalls. A guided South Coast tour is the best way to see it; you'll cover multiple stops with an expert guide to offer context to the dramatic landscape and its history.

Per one customer who booked the 2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon, and South Coast – Small Group, "This tour was the highlight of our trip to Iceland! Our tour guide, Monica, was EXCEPTIONAL! We stopped along our route just to see the awesome sunrise and sunset. The stops on this tour were breathtaking. Diamond Beach was gorgeous and the ice cave was magical. I cannot say enough positive things about it. The accommodation in the hotel was very nice and the food was great. Anyone going to Iceland MUST do this tour! It was life changing!"

Yes, you can visit Eyjafjallajökull Volcano. Several day tours by bus, minibus, and Jeep travel along Iceland’s south coast from Reykjavik and stop at Eyjafjallajökull Volcano. These tours typically include stops at the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the black-sand beach of Vik, and the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

You pronounce Eyjafjallajökull as “AY-yah-fyah-lah-YOH-kuul.” The volcano’s notoriously tricky name is derived from an Icelandic phrase meaning “the island’s mountain glacier.” In the Icelandic language, “eyja” means island; “fjalla” means mountain, and “jökull” means glacier. The volcano itself lies beneath the Eyjafjallajökull (Eyjafjalla Glacier).

Yes, Eyjafjallajökull is technically still active. The volcanic ash caused by the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption halted global air traffic and stranded travelers. Although Eyjafjallajökull can erupt again in the future, it is not likely to do so anytime soon. The volcano's eruptions occurred in 900 and 1612, and multiple times between 1821 and 1823.

Yes, there are many attractions near Eyjafjallajökull including the Eyjafjallajökull Visitor Center, which provides information about Eyjafjallajökull's eruptions, geology, and the impact on the local community. Also close by is the outdoor swimming pool, Seljavallalaug, and Skógar Museum.

Surrounded by rugged terrain, Eyjafjallajökull is best explored in the company of a guide who knows the area well, especially if you want to tackle the challenging day hike to the summit of the volcano. Whatever you plan to do there, it’s a good idea to wear comfortable hiking shoes and warm, rainproof clothing.

The best time to visit Eyjafjallajökull Volcano is during summer when warmer temperatures provide pleasant conditions for being outdoors and long daylight hours allow for more time exploring and hiking. However, you can visit Eyjafjallajökull Volcano year-round. If you plan to visit in winter, you’ll need good cold-weather gear and traction.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Reykjavik:

• Blue Lagoon

• Thingvellir National Park

• Gullfoss

• Vatnajokull National Park

• Skógafoss

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Reykjavik.