The Original Local Experience with the first local team guiding visitors through the Fagradalsfjall eruption area since the first eruption in 2021.
Explore Iceland's newest volcanic landscapes with guides from Grindavík and Keflavík who experienced the eruptions first-hand. Walk across fresh lava fields, discover dramatic craters, and see how repeated eruptions have transformed both the land and the local community.
Located just 50 minutes from Reykjavík, this small-group hike takes you through one of Iceland's most active volcanic regions. Every eruption has reshaped the landscape, creating new lava fields, fissures, and volcanic formations that continue to evolve.
Along the way, your guide shares personal stories, local history, geology, and insights you won't find on a self-guided hike. Every tour also includes one small Icelandic surprise.
Why choose this tour?
• The Original Local Experience since 2021
• Guided by the first local team
• Small groups with plenty of time for questions
• Walk across Iceland's newest lava fields
• Hear first-hand stories from the people who lived through the eruptions
• Walking poles provided when needed
• Every tour is slightly different depending on conditions
Hiking details:
• Distance: Approx. 8 km return
• Elevation gain: Approx. 300 m
• Walking time: Up to 4 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate, with a flexible pace adapted to the group
Self-drive option:
Meet your guide in Grindavík at 10:45 AM. This option is only suitable for travellers with a hire car. After meeting your guide, you'll follow them to the volcano parking area. Parking fees are not included.
Pickup option:
Includes return transport from Reykjavík, a short introduction to Grindavík, and the guided volcano hike. During summer or when conditions allow, the return journey may include stops at Seltún Geothermal Area and Kleifarvatn Lake.
This tour is ideal for geology lovers, photographers, active travellers, and anyone wanting to experience Iceland's newest volcanic landscapes with the people who know them best.
All photos are from real tours. Volcanic activity is unpredictable, and visible lava can never be guaranteed. If an eruption is active and authorities allow safe access, we adjust the route to reach the best legal viewing areas. Otherwise, the experience focuses on recent lava fields, volcanic formations, and the remarkable storey behind Iceland's newest eruptions.
Please read all tour details before booking. Routes, timings, and stops may change due to weather, trail conditions, road closures, or volcanic activity. Stops at Kleifarvatn and Seltún may not be possible during winter or when roads are closed.
