Reykjavik: Full-Day Guided Hike of Reykjanes & Volcanic Eruption Sites with Transfers

On this guided day trip, explore the Reykjanes Peninsula's top geothermal sites including the not-to-be-missed Fagradalsfjall and Meradlir volcanoes.

Your experience

Spend 10 hours exploring Iceland’s volcanic heartland, hiking recent eruption sites and discovering geothermal landmarks with an expert guide.

Getting started

You can either opt a hotel pick-up in Reykjavík or meet at the designated meeting point. After a brief introduction, your guide outlines the day’s route and safety details before heading toward the Reykjanes Peninsula.

What to expect

Reykjanes Peninsula

Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the Reykjanes Peninsula is one of Iceland’s most geologically active regions, shaped by frequent eruptions, earthquakes, and geothermal forces. Its compact layout allows you to explore multiple landscapes in a single day.

Features

• Fagradalsfjall Volcano hike: Walk through lava fields formed by eruptions from 2021 onward, with views of nearby sites like Litli Hrútur and Sundhnúkagígar.

• Seltún Geothermal Area: Here, you'll come across boiling mud pools, steaming vents, and mineral-rich ground colored by geothermal heat.

• Gunnuhver Hot Springs: Experience powerful steam vents and hot springs, where underground pressure escapes dramatically at the surface.

• Bridge Between Continents: Stand between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, visible above ground in this unique rift zone.

• Kleifarvatn Lake & Reykjanesviti Lighthouse: Stop at Iceland’s largest lake on the peninsula and photograph the country’s oldest lighthouse set along the coast.