Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavík

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Þríhnúkagígur is the only place on planet Earth where you
can descend into a dormant volcano and safely explore its
massive lava chamber. It is truly a one of a kind experience.

What's Included

Rain coats - if needed
Warm traditional Icelandic lamb soup or a vegan option along with coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Safety gear - Helmet and harness

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The default pickup location is BSI bus terminal. If you do not choose a different pickup location in Reykjavík BSI bus terminal will be the expected pickup point for you.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
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    Thrihnukagigur Volcano

    Once you arrive the meeting point which sits just on the outskirts of the capital area, you will embark on a 3 km (2 mi) hike to Þríhnúkagígur volcano. There you will descend into the volcano itself. When you reach the crater, you will be equipped with a helmet and harness and you will enter the lift's basket to begin your descent. Nowhere else in the world can you enter a magma chamber this way, which is part of what makes this tour so unique and worthwhile. This lift journey takes about 7 minutes. During your descent, the beauty of the magma chamber will become instantly apparent. Intense heat and pressure from Þríhnúkagígur’s most recent eruption, over four thousand years ago, gave the rocks an incredible coloration and texture. You will have 30 minutes to explore the magma chamber. Once you are back at the surface, you will be served a traditional meat or vegetable soup, along with hot beverages, which you can enjoy before hiking back.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Inside The volcano

Tags

Hiking Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Adventure Tours
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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