Volcano hike in Iceland with a guide - Merardalir & Fagradalsfall

Update. 20/8 2022 The Volcano has stopped erupting... at least for now! The tour is though still very attractive as you can see the brand-new lava and there might be smoke and heat in the area. It is a dramatic sight.  The tour might be slightly different, with stops on the way and may include less walking distance. We have the right to change the itinerary depending on the situation of the eruption.

This is the first volcanic eruption on Reykjanes peninsula in 800 years. The eruption started 19^th of March 2021, then stopped in December 2022. The volcano is now activie igen. It is a impressive lava eruption, peaceful and beautiful. The area is only around 30km (18,6mi) from the Icelandic capital Reykjavik. You can even see the red sky glowing over the eruption from Reykjavik. Reykjanes peninsula is a very volcanic active area and the eruption in Geldingadalir / Merardalir has been expected for a long time as it has had many earthquakes there lately, and that is often the start of a volcano eruption. This is an extremely interesting eruption to view and has attracted tourist, photographs, and geologists from all over the world.

We offer a great hiking tour to the volcano site with a guidance. The tour starts with a pick-up from either your hotel in Reykjavik or nearby bus stop. We drive to Reykjanes Penisula, to the volcano site, and therefrom walk together with the guide to the eruption itself. The hiking tour is moderated ca. 7 km.

This tour is a once in lifetime experience in Iceland.

Highlights:

• Mossy-covered lava fields
• Fagradalsfjall Volcano
• Meradalir Volcano
• Hike in Geldingadalur Valley
• Reykjanes Peninsula
• Seltún Hot Springs (skipped on longer hikes)

Important information:

We follow strong safety procedures, and we will cancel the tour if the conditions on the eruption site are not suitable.

• The difficulty of the hike is moderate.
• The hike takes around 1.5-2 hours each way on sometimes rough terrain, as of August 4, 2022. Improvements to the oath are expected before long.
• Volcanoes are a natural phenomenon and the level of volcanic activity at the site varies daily. Even if the volcano is not erupting during your visit, visiting the area is still fascinating.
• The duration of the tour is approx. 7 hours.
• There is no food included on this tour so we recommend you bring a packed dinner/snacks and water.
• Wear hiking shoes, a waterproof jacket and warm clothes