Volcano Hike and Grindavík Visit from Reykjavik

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Reykjavik, Iceland

6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Iceland is home to more than 130 active and inactive volcanoes, including several that erupted recently. Venture away from Reykjavik and experience the dramatic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula on this guided hiking tour. Follow your guide across lava fields, walk between two tectonic plates, and learn how resilient Icelanders live among fire and ice. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Explore some of Iceland's most dramatic landscapes
A central meeting point makes for a seamless experience
Learn about the geological history of Iceland
Stay connected on the journey with onboard Wi-Fi

What's Included

WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please be at your designated pickup location 30 minutes prior to departure. Our pickup vehicles are well marked with Reykjavik Excursions logo.

Meeting point

Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
BSI Bus Terminal, please be there at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Look for the FlyBus and Reykjavik Excursions sign

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Fagradalsfjall Volcano

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grindavik

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jessica_S

Albert was a fantastic guide – knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about Iceland’s geology and nature. He made the lava field walk both informative and enjoyable. The scenery was stunning, and Albert made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. A great mix of adventure and learning – highly recommend!

Reviews

4.7

based on 134 reviews

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Awesome experience being...

Linda_K, Jan 2026

Awesome experience being able to walk right up to the recent lava flows. It makes the whole thing a reality, not just something you watch on tv. Fascinating drive thru Grindavik as well, and the lunch stop at the one open restaurant was nice. Fish and chips were awesome! And the chocolates next door yummy, it’s amazing to see first hand how the country dealt with the lava flows and eruptions. Just. Fascinating trip.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing such a fantastic review. We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed seeing the recent lava flows up close and driving through Grindavík—it truly is a powerful experience to witness firsthand. It’s great to know you also enjoyed the lunch stop and local treats along the way. We’d love to welcome you to join us again on another fascinating journey around Iceland. Kind regards, Sesili

Leifur was so engaging...

Ana_F, Nov 2025

Leifur was so engaging and informative. I truly appreciated getting to know more about Iceland and its volcanic activity. A must do activity.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Ana, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Leifur made the tour engaging and informative, and that you enjoyed learning more about Iceland and its volcanic activity. We completely agree — it’s a must-do experience! Best regards, Rute

Tour was amazing

Vanessa_T, Nov 2025

Perfect way to explore volcanic sights. Though the roads were difficult Micheal was very safe and informative and gave us plenty of time to explore the volcanic sights. Not too stressful terrain since we had a kid! Overall great experience

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Vanessa, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience exploring the volcanic sights. It’s fantastic that Michael made the tour safe, informative, and enjoyable, especially with a child on board. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in Iceland soon! Best regards, Rute

Review

Jessica_S, Oct 2025

It’s longer than...

Nozzledude422, Sep 2025

It’s longer than advertised, I believe it says four hours but it was eight hours. Most of the places you go are extremely exposed, so cannot emphasize enough proper attire

Lava Field Frolics.

Kath_P, Sep 2023

The whole visit was incredible. The walk up the long ridge gave fantastic views of recent volcanic activity and then our knowledgeable guide took us on to the lava field. A visit to a small fishing village, hot springs, geyser and a rift between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Not as busy as the Golden Circle either.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Kath, We truly appreciate your support and trust in Reykjavik Excursions. Your 5-star review brightens our day and serves as a constant reminder of why we love what we do. Thanks again for your kind words and for being a valued customer. We can't wait to serve you again! Kind regards, Inga

Excellent and interesting tour.

Ian_S, Jul 2023

Very good indeed, the group enjoyed every aspect, and our driver was really good, talking about all the various sights as we went around the volcanic area at the Southwest of Iceland

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much for your kind review of our tour! Your positive feedback truly brightened our day. We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed Volcano hike in Reykjanes Peninsula Your support and appreciation mean a lot to us. We're committed to providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our guests. If you have any further feedback or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! Warmest regards, Anete

Great trip even in bad weather

Russ_M, Jun 2023

Tour guide was excellent. We had bad weather but I was totally glad we did it and the tour guide did a great job of helping us adjust to the weather and make it a great day. He gave just the right amount of useful and interesting information. The stops were incredible to see.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your positive review of the tour you recently took with our company. Your kind words mean a lot to us and serve as a source of motivation for our team. While we are disappointed to hear that the weather took a turn for the worse during your tour, we are glad to know that our guides were able to provide you with informative and entertaining experiences despite the circumstances. Our guides are committed to ensuring that our guests have a memorable time, even in challenging conditions, and we're thrilled to hear that they were able to deliver on that promise. Weather can be unpredictable, but we always strive to adapt and make the best of any situation. Your understanding and appreciation for our guides' efforts are greatly valued. We will be sure to convey your kind words to them, as it will serve as encouragement for their hard work. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future, where we'll do our best to provide you with an even more enjoyable experience, hopefully with better weather. Trisha

Beautiful

Grace_F, Jun 2023

This trip was wonderful!! Great guide. Would highly recommend. All the locations were great and the hike around the lava fields was amazing!!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're glad you had such a wonderful time! Hopefully see you soon again! I hope you have a beautiful day! Eleni

Customer care totally not attentive

Patrizio_G, May 2023

Viator Customer care totally not attentive to the customer needs. If everything goes well there is no problem but they are totally not able to manage any inconvenience.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with Viator. Please note that you are currently reaching Reykjavik Excursions. Therefore, we'd recommend approaching Viator team directly. Please let us know should there be anything we can help with at info@re.is I hope you have a good day! Eleni

Fun hike to see the volcano!

YvetteMena, Apr 2023

Though it was a rainy day, we enjoyed the hike to see the volcano crater and we were still able to see it in the distance.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We´re glad you had a good time despite the weather! Hopefully see you soon again! I hope you have a lovely day! Eleni

Amazing experience

Natalie_h, Feb 2023

Amazing day from start to finish. Tour guides are brilliant. We had a short hike to the volcano but the weather was bad so just walked on parts of the lava field which was an amazing experience. We visited the tectonic plates, geothermal area and the brimketill (troll bath on the Atlantic Ocean) brilliant day had by all I’m glad we didn’t hike any higher up the snow/ice covered mountain as I’m not sure my 12 year old would of managed

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are glad you had an amazing time! I hope you have a lovely day! Eleni

Great views, terrific guide, uncomfortable bus.

Olga_K, Dec 2022

The guide went out of her way to make a few extra stops at points with amazing views. The downside - Sprinter vans that everyone seems to be using for these excursions have tiny seats - 5'8", 170lbs man (that's 172cm, 77 kilos) could not fit in the seat. Makes the ride very uncomfortable and painful at times.

Must go

Kaveri, Nov 2022

Amazing trip. Also covers Geothermal locations in Reyjkanes. Excellent guide. Must go for everyone wanting to know about geothermal centres and see hot springs

Lovely, but not a hike

Audrey_S, Sep 2022

Lovely bus trip, but it was not a hike. The experience was different from what was expected- and that would be fine if they had told us the plan had changed but there was no communication to that effect.

Amazing Experience

Lady_N, Aug 2022

I been wanting to do this excursion for some time and I finally got to do it. For someone that loves to hike the experience was one of a kind. The scenery was breathtaking, is everything I imagined and more. I recommend everyone to go, just make sure to stay warm.

Searching for fire - but found a good walk

George_M, Aug 2021

There was no live volcano, despite the advertisements. We should have had more warning of the possibility of only seeing smoke. We should have been warned how hard the walk was. But on the plus side, the up-close view of recently flowing black lava was very interesting and the walk was fun, and a great day out. Overall, very satisfied with the exercise and the experience.

volcano experience

Jane_F, Jul 2021

Great experience even though the weather was not the best (rain, wind, cold). Had plenty of time to explore the area. Guides were great.

Lifetime achievement

Christopher_D, Jun 2021

Best experience of my life... I went for my 40th birthday Was supper friendly made friends and had a real laugh

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Thank you for your review of our Volcano Tour, really happy that enjoyed the tour and got to achieve your lifetime goal. Welcome back and we hope you had a great time in Iceland.

Einmaliges Erlebnis

Katharina_D, Aug 2022

Ein einmaliges Erlebnis, noch beeindruckender als erwartet. Der Guide war sehr kompetent und hat viele zusätzliche Informationen beigesteuert.

Kann ich sehr empfehlen!

Martin_S, Apr 2022

Ich hatte eine reichhaltige und spannende Tour mit Jonas, einem sehr erfahrenen und guten Guide. Auf den Lavafeldern zu stehen, die noch dampften, war der Höhepunkt.