The 15 Best Volcano & Reykjanes Tours from Reykjavik

1.Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,826 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours with a guide exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle, from erupting Strokkur and Gullfoss Falls to tectonic Thingvellir and Kerid Crater. Pickup is available around Reykjavik, lunch is at your own cost, and late departures skip Kerid.

“We had a brilliant day. With a brilliant guide. Weather was perfect, the guide was very informative about everywhere that we went too. 1000% recommend.”

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2.Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,932 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $253Top rated

Travel with a guide such as Siggie, Ottar, or Dooley through Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerið before relaxing at the Blue Lagoon. Your $253 fare includes pickup, a towel, silica mud mask, and one drink. Groups are limited to 18 people.

“A must do if ever in Iceland, the guide was patient and wanted the group to enjoy. He was very knowledgeable too.”

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3.Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,066 reviews · 9 hours · from $126

Spend nine hours with a BusTravel Iceland guide exploring Reykjanes. You’ll hike about two hours each way toward recent lava fields, then visit Kleifarvatn, Seltún, Gunnuhver, Reykjanes Lighthouse, and the Bridge Between Continents. Guides such as Omar, Ottar, and HBO are praised for good stories and careful pacing.

“★★★★★ Amazing experience hiking at Geldingadalur volcano! Our guide Emily was so friendly, fun, and made everything feel comfortable. The scenery was stunning, and thanks to her tip about the northern lights, I got to see the most beautiful aurora of my life. Truly unforgettable! #Iceland #Geldingadalur #VolcanoHike #NorthernLights #Unforgettable”

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4.Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 934 reviews · 7 hours · from $126

Travel from Reykjavík to Seltún and the Geldingadalur area with an English-speaking guide such as Elias, Tom, or Alain. Hike roughly two hours each way across volcanic ground, pass Meradalir, and see steaming lava from recent eruptions. Conditions and routes can change quickly.

“I booked this originally but I guess I was the only one so I got an email from provider to change time to 8:00 and added reykjanes … it was a very nice hike, very nuce views! TAKE SNACKS because there is nothing around to grab a bite”

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5.Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater Small-Group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 874 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend about eight hours touring Iceland’s classic Golden Circle from Reykjavik in a group capped at 19. Visit Thingvellir, watch Strokkur erupt, see Gullfoss, and walk around Kerid Crater. Guides such as Pawel, Monika, Sammi, and Nicola add history, geology, humor, and occasional bonus stops.

“Guli was great! Definitely worth every penny. Very informative and fun. Wish the weather would have been better. A few side trips made it even more special. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 780 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $163

Join a small group from Reykjavík for a 4 to 6 hour Fagradalsfjall hike led by a geologist or volcanologist such as France, Giuseppe, or Jasmin. Expect rough uphill trails, fresh lava fields, crater views, safety guidance around volcanic gas, and a scenic drive across the Reykjanes Peninsula.

“Very knowledgeable Tour Guide with a lot of background information about the Vulcan and the special situation in South West Island”

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7.Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 759 reviews · 9 hours · from $259

Travel from Reykjavík across the Reykjanes Peninsula, stop at Kleifarvatn and Seltún, and hike through volcanic terrain near Fagradalsfjall and Litli-Hrutur. Your day ends with 2.5 hours at the Blue Lagoon, including a towel, silica mask, and one drink.

“This was an amazing hike upto the crater of one of the volcanoes near Grindavík. Our tour guide was both funny, had a lot of knowledge and was willing to ask questions and let us (to an extent) wander about and explore the areas whilst ensuring our safety at all times. The weather was lovely, the views stunning and the topography of the landscape amazing. It is a decent hike too 😊”

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8.Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $189

Join a small guided hike across Fagradalsfjall’s fresh lava fields, with Oddi, Gudni, or Sigrun sharing local geology and Icelandic stories. The 5-mile route gains about 984 feet. Reykjavík pickup adds stops at Grindavík, Seltún, and Kleifarvatn.

“Oddi went above and beyond our expectations for this Volcano hike. He was very personable and adjusted the locations we saw and stopped at, based on our hiking abilities and what we wanted to accomplish. We had an amazing day experiencing the "warmth" of the 2021 eruption and seeing various hot springs. definitely would hike with Oddi again!”

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9.New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 500 reviews · 40 min · from $577

Join GlacierHeli at Ace FBO Reykjavik for a 40-minute flight over Litli Hrutur, Geldingadalir, Fagradalsfjall, and Grindavik. Your English-speaking pilot, including Laura, Tamas, or Tashi on some flights, circles the volcanic area for clear views and may land near old lava when conditions allow.

“Fabulous trip - pilot was friendly and full of info. Only problem was it went too quickly! Amazing experience.”

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10.Guided Tour to Volcano and Reykjanes Geopark

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 428 reviews · 7 hours · from $95

Travel from Reykjavík to Seltún’s bubbling mud pools, hike about 5.5 kilometers near Fagradalsfjall, and visit Grindavík’s tectonic rifts and lava barriers. English-speaking guides such as Eric, Leifur, and Gunnar bring geology and local stories to life. Lunch in Grindavík is at your own expense.

“We had a wonderful time. Our guide Eric told us a lot about the volcano and the other places and of course Iceland. He made our day special. For lunch we had a tasty lobster soup in grindavik. We couldn’t see the Vulcano because it was too cloudy, but nevertheless it’s a good trip and even seeing the lava is great.”

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11.Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 410 reviews · from $385

Walk 45 minutes across the Bláfjöll lava field, then ride 400 feet into Thrihnukagigur’s empty magma chamber. Guides such as Daniel, Ben, and Marcus have led memorable trips, but conditions and staff vary. Expect helmets, harnesses, small groups, mountain weather, and soup afterward.

“A once in a lifetime experience! Highly recommend, the warm soup and hot chocolate was a nice touch after the hike to the base camp. Guides were knowledgeable and experienced.”

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12.Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 196 reviews · 3 hours · from $191

Leave Reykjavik for a family-run farm, meet a horse matched to your riding level, and ride through Hólsmheiði forest to the red lava hills of Rauðhólar. Guides such as Viggo, Monika, Pia, and Adriána offer careful instruction, photos, and a relaxed coffee break afterward.

“Took my wife to do this as she loves horses. Incredible experience to be on horseback through the snow and looking at the surrounding mountains & landscape. The guides are incredibly friendly and run through everything before you get on the horse. I’m not great on horses but was made to feel like a pro on these horses. Would definitely go again!”

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13.Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 35 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $592

Fly 35 to 45 minutes from Reykjavík with GlacierHeli over the Reykjanes Peninsula and the capital’s rooftops and bay. Your English-speaking pilot explains recent eruptions and may land near a lava field when conditions allow. Flights carry no more than five people and leave from Reykjavík’s Glacier HeliACE FBO.

“Amazing experience. Pilot was excellent. Passed by the active volcano several times so everyone had multiple times to see the volcano”

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14.Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $468

Walk 7 km across Iceland’s rough lava fields, then ride an open cable elevator 120 meters into Thrihnukagigur’s colorful magma chamber. A professional guide, safety gear, Reykjavik pickup, and light refreshments are included. The hike is moderate, and warm waterproof clothing is essential.

“This trip is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and worth every penny. We got very lucky that the weather was perfect, so we had the most beautiful view of the lava fields and volcanos all around us as we walked the two miles to the base camp. The elevator down inside the volcano is not scary in the least, and you're actually hooked on just for extra safety. Once you're down and free to walk around, words just can't describe the colors and shapes you will see. My boys (19 and 22) said it was easily their favorite part of our trip to Iceland. Bonus: After coming back up out of…”

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15.Puffin and Volcano Tour in Westman Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · 14 hours · from $272

Travel by ferry from Reykjavik’s south coast to the Westman Islands, where you’ll watch puffins, see Elephant Rock, visit Eldheimar Museum, and hike Eldfell Volcano. Guides such as Tomasz, Rebecca, and Thor are praised for local insight and careful pacing, but this is a long, active day.

“puffins!!!! our guide truly knew the area and was able to inspire and answer all questions. she was friendly and knowledgable. no improvements needed”

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