Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike - Small Group Tour with Local Guide
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This is not a bus tour or a quick photo stop. It’s a real hike to Iceland’s most active eruption zone: Fagradalsfjall, where new lava flowed as recently as July 2025.
This experience takes you into one of Iceland’s newest volcanic regions, led by local guides who have followed the eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula since the first lava appeared in 2021.
Hike across wide lava fields, observe steaming ground and crater formations, and learn how repeated eruptions have transformed this part of southwest Iceland. The tour also includes visits beyond the volcano itself, giving you a deeper understanding of the area and its recent history.
Along the way, we stop in the evacuated fishing town of Grindavík and explore the surrounding sites.
✔️ Local guides with first-hand knowledge of the eruption area
✔️ Stops that show the wider volcanic landscape of Reykjanes
✔️ Small-group for the best possible experience
✔️ Relaxed pace so you can explore, ask questions, and enjoy the surroundings
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Age Requirement: Minimum age is 7 years for group tours. Younger children are not allowed.
Self-Drive Option: Only for travelers with their own rental car for the full tour. No seats in guide’s vehicle if you arrive by taxi, transfer, or shuttle. Without a car, book the pickup option.
Meeting Point: Self-drive tours meet in Grindavík at 10:45 am (exact location sent after booking). Parking fees not included.
Post-Hike: Self-drivers may follow the guide to Seltún and Kleifarvatn in their own car or leave independently.
Fitness Level: Moderate hike on uneven ground. Private tours recommended for slower pace or extra breaks.
What to Bring: Layered waterproof clothing, sturdy hiking shoes, water, snacks, gloves, phone/camera. Walking poles and crampons provided if needed.
Lava Visibility: Glowing lava only visible during active eruptions—never guaranteed. Tour adapts to any new accessible areas.
Extra Stops: Seltún and Kleifarvatn only included for tours returning to Reykjavík. Weather permitted.
Weather Impact: Hiking time and route may change due to weather for safety and comfort.
Safety Rules: Tour follows official volcanic activity guidance. If access is closed, the route changes to safe alternative volcanic sites.
Winter Driving: Roads can be icy, snowy, or windy—allow extra travel time when driving to the meeting point.
By booking this tour, you confirm that you have read and understood the full tour description. While the volcano area is publicly accessible, joining a guided tour is a personal choice made for added safety, local knowledge, and deeper context. In the case of an active eruption, the itinerary may be adjusted to prioritize access to the current eruption site and main viewing areas. Although we may follow the same trail used by others, this remains a fully guided experience.
Not suitable for children under 7 years old (Please contact us before booking)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Reykjanes
Your journey starts with a scenic drive across the Reykjanes Peninsula, a UNESCO Global Geopark known for its intense geothermal activity, lava fields, and volcanic craters. This surreal landscape, often compared to the surface of Mars, offers a striking introduction to Iceland’s raw natural power. This portion of the tour is included for guests who select pickup from Reykjavík. If you're joining the self-drive option, you'll meet directly at the Fagradalsfjall trailhead.
Grindavik
Pass through the evacuated eruption zone near Grindavík, where recent volcanic activity has reshaped the landscape and disrupted daily life. This powerful section of the tour offers a firsthand glimpse into the real-time impact of Iceland’s ongoing eruptions, highlighting both the force of nature and the resilience of local communities.
What‘s Included
Hiking Poles
Crampons and Headlamps if needed (Winter)
Certified Local Guide
Lunch
Parking fee for self-drivers (Pay on site)
Gratuities (Optional)
Options
Small-Group Meet On Location
Meet us in Grindavík: No pickup or transfer is included. This option is for self-driving only. If you don’t have a rental car, book another option.
Small-Group · With Pickup
Round-trip transfer included: Depart from Reykjavík – Bus Stop #3 Lækjargata. This is the only available pickup point for this option. Pickup included
Reviews
647 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
For outdoors enthusiasts
Megan T,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oddi was a fantastic guide. extremely knowledgeable, took us to many stunning locations on the volcano tour and encouraged us to take our time and fully enjoy the experience. I was also running late due to flight and customs delays and the company was understanding and accommodating. I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is athletic/active and enjoys hiking!
Amazing hike
cansetkls,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The volcano hike was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland! Our guide, Haffi, was absolutely amazing — very friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. You could really tell how much he knows about the volcanic landscape, the history of the area, and Icelandic nature in general. He explained everything in such an interesting and entertaining way. The hike itself was beautiful and very well organized. What we especially appreciated was how Haffi kept the atmosphere fun and made sure everyone in the group felt included. The biggest highlight was the cool surprise he prepared for us at the end of the hike — it made the whole experience even more memorable!
Walk on lava
C577ULmarieh,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour… our guide was very informative. A must do in Iceland
Magnificent:-)
Q7418PBanner,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable day full of surprises on the lava of the recent volcanic eruptions of the peninsula. Our guide Oddi was simply great: he knows how to make the excursion very lively thanks to many anecdotes on very varied subjects (history of Iceland and its volcanic activity, Icelandic popular culture, myths...). The small size of the group is also a definite advantage. The tour includes not only hiking but also several stops on the peninsula, discovering its volcanic system. The landscapes are magnificent. Probably one of the excursions that marked me the most
Nice hike!!
joakima480,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really nice hike. Good and fun guide, Oddi was great and the views where amazing!!
Dejlig hike på lava
483albertel,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice hike with once in a lifetime view of the lava. Great guide😀
Beautiful experience
450corb,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, although there was a lot of wind, we would not have missed this.
Exciting tour with Haffi
P7505IRelenab,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic volcano tour! Haffi was an exceptional guide telling us the history and the most curious anecdotes of the volcanic area. It made us live an authentic experience and discover things that we could not have imagined without a guide. I highly recommend
Haffi, number 1!
Companion52356391683,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Haffi was a really great guide. Number 1! He told us a lot of interesting anecdotes and it was really nice to interact with him. He introduced us to the explosion in 2024 and told us about his experience at the time, living in Grindavik himself! Pretty much who better to guide a tour like that than him. Ps: exceptional photographer!! Thank you Haffi!
THE tour to go on in Iceland
759richv,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oddi is an amazing guide ! He is highly attentive to everyone in the group and saved my tour for me by providing some additional gear to handle the challenging weather :). The experience in walking around the lava field is surreal. This is the one tour to go on in Iceland
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