A new fissure has opened at Fagradalsfjall at around 14.00 on August 3rd, 2022!
Hike to the Fagradalsfjall volcano to see the eruption with flowing lava, then rest at the Blue Lagoon geothermal SPA.
A volcano eruption site and naturally warm healing waters are something that you don’t see every day. In this tour, volcanic and geothermal activity run the scene to make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The beautiful backcountry of Reykjanes Peninsula offers variated scenery, natural phenomena, and places of stunning beauty and is only a short distance from Reykjavík!
The tour departs from Reykjavik at 8 AM.
This hike takes around 2 hours one way and is of moderate difficulty for a person of reasonable fitness. You will be there with an experienced guide who will tell you about the area’s geology and explain the formation of volcanoes. Please follow his instructions as you cannot enter some areas or come too close to the lava for safety reasons.
Please take comfortable hiking shoes, warm clothes, and waterproof layers.
Around 2 PM, there will be a stop for lunch (meal is not included). Please bring some snacks and a bottle of water with you.
At the end of the day, you will relax for around 2 hours at the one and only amazing Blue Lagoon geothermal SPA. The admission tickets and towels are included; just please take your swimsuit.
You will be back in Reykjavik around 6 PM.
The volcanic eruption can be one of the most emotional experiences in your life.
It’s unbelievable.
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