5 h

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Stop At: Inside The Volcano, Reykjavik 210 Iceland

On the short drive to the Bláfjöll mountain range, listen to a fascinating introduction to the Thrihnukagigur volcano — the site of your underground experience. Hear how this dormant peak last erupted 4,000 years ago, and why the nature of the explosion left the volcano with an open and accessible magmatic chamber.

After roughly 30 minutes, arrive at Thrihnukagigur and after a short briefing, start out on an hour walk to its crater. The trek, while not uphill, is undulating and uneven, and only suitable for walkers with a moderate or higher level of fitness. Hiking shoes are advised.

Follow your guide at a steady pace along the 2-mile (3-km) path and, as you walk, take in the surrounding lava fields dotted with volcanic cones and gas fissures.

When you arrive at the crater, get another safety briefing and don the provided helmet and harness. Then, in a group of three or four other people, board the open cable elevator that lowers you down into the crater.

Thrill as you descend around 400 feet (120 meters) into the throat of the volcano, passing millennia-old rock walls deep into the bowels of the Earth. At the bottom, step off the lift and explore the magma chamber with your guide. Marvel at the remarkable natural arena and take in the rock dome with its patchwork of colors created by scalding and charring.

As you look around in awe, hear incredible facts about the volcano’s last eruption and imagine the chamber as it once was, filled with a seething mass of burning hot lava.

After around 30 minutes inside the volcano, ascend to the surface and then walk back to your vehicle.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Bláfjöll, Blafjallavegur 1, Iceland

The mountain range where the volcano is located

Duration: 5 hours

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Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Helmet, harness and all necessary safety equipment
Light refreshments
Entry/Admission - Inside The Volcano

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Dress warmly: warm gloves, a cozy fleece and sturdy hiking shoes are strongly advised. Sneakers and jeans are not appropriate
Minimum age is 12 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

Features

Tourism

80%

Cultural

45%

Sport

35%

Original

15%

Reviews

4.9

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Larry B

5 | 2019-09-16

Tour was great fun and educational. Recommend checking out National Geographic UTube on this volcano. Would also note site is quite a bit higher than Reykjavik so it's colder, windy and frequently wet. Dress accordingly, especially in non summer months.

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kevin l

5 | 2018-11-05

Excellent trip. Very surreal to be inside a volcano looking up! The hike there took about an hour I guess. The lift down and up was brilliant. It felt safe and the views were fantastic. The guides were superb and knowledgeable. The equipment was all in good order. Great soup at base amp too!We’ll organised and delivered trip. My wife , son and I loved it!Thank you.

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yu273907

5 | 2018-01-02

It's quite a hike to get to the Volcano, but well worth it.

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3menandamom

5 | 2017-11-08

H o l y. C O.W !!!! If you go.... You MUST do this! Amazing, speechless, stunning! To be lowered into a volcano.. u g h. !!! Yes please!!!! Wow!!! There was a short and easy 2 mile hike to get there and then some warm soup to toast you up!! This is Only Open certain times!! Well worth it!!!

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Daria D

5 | 2017-09-04

This is definitely a once in a lifetime experience! My boyfriend and I went on this excursion in mid-August. Our tour guides were Harpa and Nina. Nina joined us down in the volcano. She shared information about the volcano and was more than willing to take countless pictures for everyone in our group using our own phones/cameras! Our group consisted of 7 people. After being picked up from our pick up location in the morning, we then transferred to another van. It was approximately a 30 minute drive to the destination. There we were able to use the restrooms and get some water before starting our 2 mile hike. The hike takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and was not too bad, there was a pathway to walk along. Once we reached the volcano, there was a house next to it. There we were again able to use the restrooms and have water, tea, and coffee. We were able to leave any bags we had with us in the house so we did not have to carry them with us into the volcano. After putting on the harnesses and helmets we were ready to descend into the volcano! Being inside the volcano was truly an amazing and memorable experience. Looking back at the pictures we took, it is hard to believe they are even real and that we were there! We got to spend about 40 minutes inside the volcano, walking around and taking pictures. Afterward, we went back into the house and had some soup. We did not get any sweets, but it is mentioned in the tour description that it is not a definite. There are also souvenirs available for purchase here. The prices are very reasonable, as compared to everything else being super expensive in Iceland. We bought two souvenir shirts which came out to be approximately 20 USD each. They also had other clothing items such as hats and fleeces as well as chocolate bars and books about the volcano. During our hike back our guides stopped at a small cave and let us quickly go inside and take some pictures.

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moorthy

5 | 2017-08-10

This is fantastic tour and once in the life time we get this kind of opportunities. Those who visit Iceland must try this as well.

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Nelson M

4 | 2017-07-11

It is a unique experience with knowledgeable guides. However, the trek to the volcano is over a very rocky terrain, and being in Iceland, it rained. The interior of the volcano is strewn with rock and boulders and not well lit for exploration.

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Graham R C

5 | 2017-07-03

This was an excellent experience, unforgettable. The majestic colors of the magma chamber are like no others. The walk to the volcano was extremely long and the pace was quite brisk. Not fun :-. The equipment harness, bandana, helmet was appropriate. The safety of the workers was exceptional. The soup that we enjoyed after our 30 minutes in the volcano, homemade by the guides, was amazing - delicious and hot.

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