Volcano Hike and Grindavík Visit from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- 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
Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Fagradalsfjall Volcano
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
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 158 reviews
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Kevin_R, Jul 2026
Wow. Just beautiful. Very easy pickup and drop off experience. You get to see geysirs and prismatic pools, with the option of hiking up high to see new sites—but the second location is WOW! You get to see frozen lava, hike next to it and see how cruel nature can be at times. There’s a far telephone pole that you can hike to and of course, you have to.
After there’s a fish spot they take you which has some of the most melt in your mouth fish I’ve EVER had.. Then you cap it off with some of the most decadent chocolates ever!
Overall stunning
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your amazing review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the stunning landscapes, unique experiences, delicious food, and chocolates. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you again in Iceland.
Best regards,
Magdalena
Kristen_K, Jun 2026
Excellent experience, with some local knowledge and visiting places I didnt know existed by just traveling Route 1 in the past. The hike to the top of the viewing area was grueling but extremely worth a unique view of the more recent lava flows. Our guide was knowledgeable and interesting. Ate lunch at a wonderful local spot in Grindivik, while understanding their disruption from the volcano.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Kristen,
Hello,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that the tour gave you the opportunity to discover places you had not experienced during your previous travels around Iceland.
It is great to know that the hike was worth the effort and rewarded you with unique views of the recent lava flows. Experiences like these truly showcase the dynamic nature of Iceland's landscape.
We are also pleased that you enjoyed learning from your guide and appreciated the visit to Grindavík. The town has faced significant challenges in recent years, and we are glad that the stop provided both a memorable meal and a deeper understanding of the local community and its resilience.
Thank you again for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Iceland in the future.
Kind regards,
Rute
Iain_S, Jun 2026
Although the tour information says lunch not included, the tour did stop at a restaurant and you could buy lunch. We did not know this. Having said that, the trip was beyond first class and Eric, our Guide, was brilliant.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had a first-class experience and that Eric made such a positive impression as your guide.
We also appreciate your note regarding the lunch stop. Even though lunch is not included, we understand it may not have been clear that there is an opportunity to purchase food during the tour, and your feedback is very helpful. We will share this with our team to improve communication.
We truly appreciate your words and hope to see you again in Iceland!
Kind regards,
Zuzanna
Roger_J, May 2026
Our driver/guide was excellent. He was very friendly and understanding. He was very knowledgeable and he came with us on each of the walks and talked us through the main points of interest.
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
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
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
Jessica_S, Oct 2025
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cristina_I, Jun 2026
Interesting excursion along the most recent lava fields not far from Reykjavik. The climb to the volcanic crater offers a breathtaking view.
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Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed exploring the lava fields and the stunning views from the volcanic crater. We truly appreciate your feedback!
Best Regards,
Gabriele
Katharina_D, Aug 2022
Ein einmaliges Erlebnis, noch beeindruckender als erwartet. Der Guide war sehr kompetent und hat viele zusätzliche Informationen beigesteuert.
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.
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