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Volcano tours in Iceland

Iceland sits on the mid-Atlantic ridge, so volcanoes are never far from the road. These tours take you to craters, lava fields and the newer eruption sites on Reykjanes, with a local guide who can explain what you are looking at. Booking with a local agency means the itinerary is built around what is actually open and safe that week.

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80 tours · prices per person unless marked private
Private Golf Tour from ReykjavikPrivate tourReykjavíkPrivate Golf Tour from Reykjavik6–7 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)Private tour from150,000 ISKSee datesGolden Circle and HvammsvikPrivate tourGolden CircleGolden Circle and HvammsvikPrivate TourAbout 10 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearPrivate tour from165,800 ISKSee datesGolden Circle Private TourPrivate tourGolden CircleGolden Circle Private Tour8–9 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearPrivate tour from120,000 ISKSee datesPrivate Golden Circle & Laugarás Lagoon TourPrivate tourGolden CirclePrivate Golden Circle & Laugarás Lagoon TourAbout 10 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearPrivate tour from159,000 ISKSee dates6-Day Iceland Family Vacation Package6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Family Vacation PackageNo minimum age: Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon, South Coast, Reykjanes6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person76,880 ISKSee datesLandmannalaugar Super Jeep Tour From HellaDay tourSmall groupHighlands · South CoastLandmannalaugar Super Jeep Tour From Hella8–9 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person44,990 ISKSee datesFjallabak Super Jeep TourDay tourSmall groupHighlandsFjallabak Super Jeep TourAbout 9 hoursMeet on locationJun–SepFrom, per person45,000 ISKSee datesGolden Circle, Friðheimar & Sky Lagoon Tour Small GroupDay tourSmall groupGolden CircleGolden Circle, Friðheimar & Sky Lagoon Tour Small Group10.5–11 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person28,590 ISKSee datesCaves of HellaDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastCaves of HellaThe Underworld of IcelandAbout 1 hour 10 minutesMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person6,950 ISKSee datesGolden Circle Tour: Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik with Brúarfoss & KeriðDay tourSmall groupGolden CircleGolden Circle Tour: Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik with Brúarfoss & KeriðAbout 8 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person12,927 ISKSee datesLandmannalaugar Super Jeep Tour from ReykjavíkDay tourSmall groupHighlandsLandmannalaugar Super Jeep Tour from ReykjavíkAbout 11 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkJun–OctFrom, per person46,125 ISKSee datesGolden Circle, Kerið Crater & Friðheimar Tomato FarmDay tourSmall groupGolden CircleGolden Circle, Kerið Crater & Friðheimar Tomato FarmAbout 9 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person15,490 ISKSee datesKatla Ice CaveDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice CaveSuper-Jeep Tour from VíkAbout 3 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person26,030 ISKSee datesLandmannalaugar Private Tour in IcelandPrivate tourHighlandsLandmannalaugar Private Tour in IcelandSuper JeepAbout 11 hoursPick-up or meet on locationJun–OctPrivate tour from207,000 ISKSee datesKatla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour from ReykjavikDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour from ReykjavikAbout 12 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person36,199 ISKSee datesGolden Circle & Blue Lagoon Small Group TourDay tourSmall groupReykjanes · Golden CircleGolden Circle & Blue Lagoon Small Group TourAbout 11–12 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person31,900 ISKSee datesInside the VolcanoDay tourSmall groupReykjanesInside the VolcanoAbout 6 hours with transfer5 May to 30 OctoberFrom, per person55,500 ISKSee datesLandmannalaugar Tour from ReykjavikDay tourSmall groupHighlandsLandmannalaugar Tour from ReykjavikHiking, Hot Springs & HaifossAbout 13 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person27,990 ISKSee datesLaugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls Trek6-day tourSmall groupHighlandsLaugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls Trek6 Day Highlands Hiking Tour6 days, 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkMid-June to mid-SeptemberFrom, per person349,990 ISKSee datesVolcano Helicopter TourDay tourReykjanesVolcano Helicopter Tour35–40 minutesMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person73,500 ISKSee dates2 Day Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour2-day tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & West2 Day Snæfellsnes Peninsula TourWest Iceland & Northern Lights2 days, 1 nightPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person69,990 ISKSee datesGolden Circle & Secret LagoonDay tourLarge groupGolden CircleGolden Circle & Secret LagoonAbout 10 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person15,990 ISKSee datesRaufarholshellir Lava Tunnel TourDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastRaufarholshellir Lava Tunnel TourMeet on locationAbout 1 hourMeet on locationFrom, per person8,900 ISKSee datesRaufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel TourDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastRaufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel TourFrom ReykjavikAbout 3 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person14,900 ISKSee datesGolden Circle Afternoon TourDay tourSmall groupGolden CircleGolden Circle Afternoon Tour6 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person13,990 ISKSee datesBlue Lagoon from ReykjavikDay tourReykjanesBlue Lagoon from ReykjavikAbout 4 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person23,999 ISKSee datesReykjanes Peninsula Private TourPrivate tourReykjanesReykjanes Peninsula Private TourAbout 6.5 hoursPrivate tour from179,900 ISKSee datesGolden Circle, Blue Lagoon & Northern Lights TourDay tourSmall groupReykjanes · Golden CircleGolden Circle, Blue Lagoon & Northern Lights TourSmall Group IcelandAbout 15 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person41,990 ISKSee dates7 Day Complete Laugavegur Trek, South Coast & Glacier Hike7-day tourSmall groupHighlands · South Coast7 Day Complete Laugavegur Trek, South Coast & Glacier HikeMountain Huts7 days, 6 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (Jun–Sep)From, per person389,990 ISKSee dates8 Day Grand Laugavegur Trek & Iceland’s Highlights8-day tourSmall groupHighlands · South Coast8 Day Grand Laugavegur Trek & Iceland’s HighlightsMountain Huts8 days, 7 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (Jun–Sep)From, per person429,990 ISKSee datesKatla Ice Cave TourDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave TourFamily Friendly Ice Cave3 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person29,990 ISKSee datesReykjanes Volcano Fields & GrindavíkDay tourLarge groupReykjanesReykjanes Volcano Fields & GrindavíkAfternoon TourAbout 5.5 hoursFrom, per person14,990 ISKSee datesLAVA CentreEntry ticketSouth CoastLAVA CentreAbout 1 hourFrom, per person5,200 ISKSee datesLaki Crater & Lakagígar Lava TourDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & Vatnajökull · HighlandsLaki Crater & Lakagígar Lava TourHighlands of Iceland8 to 9 hoursSummer (May–Sep)From, per person37,500 ISKSee datesWestman Islands Puffin Scooter TourDay tourSmall groupWestman IslandsWestman Islands Puffin Scooter TourRide to Stórhöfði with a Local GuideAbout 1 hour 45 minutesSummer (May–Sep)From, per person15,000 ISKSee datesGoðafoss waterfall & Myvatn Nature BathsShore excursionLarge groupNorth IcelandGoðafoss waterfall & Myvatn Nature BathsCruise Ship tour from Akureyriabout 6 hoursFrom the cruise portSummer (May–Sep)From, per person28,990 ISKSee datesLandmannalaugar Hiking Tour from ReykjavikDay tourLarge groupHighlandsLandmannalaugar Hiking Tour from ReykjavikHighlands Adventure14 hours (with Reykjavík pick-up)Pick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person25,990 ISKSee datesVolcano Tour & the Blue LagoonDay tourLarge groupReykjanesVolcano Tour & the Blue LagoonAbout 9 to 10 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person32,990 ISKSee datesWestman Islands Day Tour from ReykjavikDay tourLarge groupWestman IslandsWestman Islands Day Tour from ReykjavikVolcanoes & Puffins AdventureAbout 12 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (June–September)From, per person32,990 ISKSee datesHorse Riding & Sky Lagoon PackageDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkHorse Riding & Sky Lagoon PackageAbout 5 hoursFrom, per person31,890 ISKSee datesVatnshellir Lava Cave Tour in Snæfellsnes PeninsulaDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestVatnshellir Lava Cave Tour in Snæfellsnes PeninsulaAbout 1 hour (45 minutes underground)From, per person5,900 ISKSee datesLake Myvatn & GoðafossShore excursionLarge groupNorth IcelandLake Myvatn & GoðafossCruise Excursion from Akureyriabout 6 hoursFrom the cruise portSummer (May–Sep)From, per person21,990 ISKSee datesCaves of HellaPrivate tourSouth CoastCaves of HellaPrivate Luxury TourAbout 90 minutesMeet on locationAll yearPrivate tour from99,000 ISKSee datesVolcano Tour & Sky LagoonDay tourLarge groupReykjanesVolcano Tour & Sky LagoonAbout 9.5 hoursFrom, per person32,999 ISKSee datesVolcano Tour: Grindavík Volcano Village & the Blue LagoonDay tourLarge groupReykjanesVolcano Tour: Grindavík Volcano Village & the Blue LagoonAbout 9 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person36,499 ISKSee datesVolcano Tour & Reykjanes SightseeingDay tourLarge groupReykjanesVolcano Tour & Reykjanes SightseeingAbout 9 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person15,990 ISKSee datesHorses & ElvesDay tourLarge groupHorses & Elves1.5–2 hoursFrom, per person19,950 ISKSee datesVíðgelmir lava caveDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestVíðgelmir lava caveThe Largest Lava Cave in Iceland1.5 hoursFrom, per person9,000 ISKSee datesReykjanes Volcano TourDay tourSmall groupReykjanesReykjanes Volcano TourLava Fields, Hot Springs & Grindavík VillageAbout 7 hoursFrom, per person15,000 ISKSee datesReykjavik Horseback RidingDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkReykjavik Horseback Riding2.5 hoursFrom, per person16,200 ISKSee datesGolden Circle & Raufarholshellir Lava TunnelDay tourLarge groupSouth Coast · Golden CircleGolden Circle & Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel10 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person25,990 ISKSee datesThe Icelandic Lava Show in VíkEntry ticketSouth CoastThe Icelandic Lava Show in VíkAbout 50 minutesMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person6,590 ISKSee datesIcelandic Grandeur Helicopter TourDay tourReykjavíkIcelandic Grandeur Helicopter Tour3 to 4 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person903,600 ISKSee datesEyjafjallajokull Super Jeep TourDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastEyjafjallajokull Super Jeep TourSuper Jeep to the Volcano GlacierAbout 4–5 hoursMeet on locationNov–JunFrom, per person39,990 ISKSee datesGolden Circle, Friðheimar & Sky Lagoon TourDay tourSmall groupGolden CircleGolden Circle, Friðheimar & Sky Lagoon TourSér PassAbout 10.5–11 hoursFrom, per person30,930 ISKSee datesLaki Craters & Surroundings Airplane TourDay tourGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullLaki Craters & Surroundings Airplane TourSkaftafell FlightseeingAbout 50 minutesFrom, per person51,900 ISKSee datesVolcano Tour in IcelandDay tourLarge groupReykjanesVolcano Tour in IcelandExplore Lava Fields & CratersAbout 7 to 9 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person15,990 ISKSee datesGeothermal Helicopter Tour IcelandDay tourReykjanesGeothermal Helicopter Tour IcelandHot Springs & Volcano Views50–60 minutesMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person68,750 ISKSee datesFire and Ice Helicopter Tour IcelandDay tourReykjanesFire and Ice Helicopter Tour IcelandVolcano & Glacier Adventureabout 2 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person679,600 ISKSee datesHelicopter Happy Hour Tour IcelandDay tourReykjavíkHelicopter Happy Hour Tour IcelandReykjavík Scenic Flight40–45 minutesMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person49,900 ISKSee datesLake Myvatn & GoðafossShore excursionSmall groupNorth IcelandLake Myvatn & GoðafossShore Excursion from AkureyriAbout 6.5 hoursFrom the cruise portApr–SepFrom, per person25,300 ISKSee datesWestman Islands Volcano ATV TourDay tourSmall groupWestman IslandsWestman Islands Volcano ATV TourAdventure in Icelandabout 1 hourMeet on locationApr–OctFrom, per person14,900 ISKSee datesLava Show in ReykjavikEntry ticketReykjavíkLava Show in ReykjavikLive Volcano Experience in IcelandAbout 55 minutesMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person6,590 ISKSee datesUltimate Volcano TourDay tourReykjanesUltimate Volcano TourVolcano Hike & GrindavíkAbout 6.5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person15,999 ISKSee datesGolden Circle Small Group TourDay tourSmall groupGolden CircleGolden Circle Small Group TourPremiumAbout 8 hoursFrom, per person14,990 ISKSee datesVolcano Scooter Tour in Westman IslandsDay tourSmall groupWestman IslandsVolcano Scooter Tour in Westman IslandsExplore the 1973 Eldfell Eruption Site1 hourFrom, per person10,000 ISKSee datesSilver Circle & Víðgelmir lava caveDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSilver Circle & Víðgelmir lava caveAbout 10 hoursFrom, per person25,990 ISKSee datesLake Myvatn Day Tour & Goðafoss WaterfallDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandLake Myvatn Day Tour & Goðafoss WaterfallAbout 8 hoursFrom, per person23,000 ISKSee datesLava Tunnel & Silfra Snorkeling Tour from ReykjavikDay tourSmall groupGolden CircleLava Tunnel & Silfra Snorkeling Tour from ReykjavikAbout 10 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person34,990 ISKSee datesKatla Ice Cave Extended Tour from VíkDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave Extended Tour from VíkAbout 4 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person36,464 ISKSee datesGolden Circle, Secret Lagoon, Kerið & Northern LightsDay tourSmall groupGolden CircleGolden Circle, Secret Lagoon, Kerið & Northern LightsAbout 12 hours with a breakPick-up in ReykjavíkAug–AprFrom, per person30,990 ISKSee datesWestman Islands Puffins, Volcano & Elephant Rock TourShore excursionLarge groupWestman IslandsWestman Islands Puffins, Volcano & Elephant Rock TourAbout 2.5 hoursFrom the cruise portMay–SepFrom, per person14,990 ISKSee datesEvening Lava Tunnel & Northern Lights TourDay tourSmall groupReykjavík · South CoastEvening Lava Tunnel & Northern Lights Tour4 to 5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person25,990 ISKSee datesGolden Circle Tour in SpanishDay tourSmall groupGolden CircleGolden Circle Tour in SpanishAbout 9 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person15,500 ISKSee datesSnæfellsnes Peninsula Tour in SpanishDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSnæfellsnes Peninsula Tour in SpanishAbout 11 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person18,900 ISKSee datesPrivate Golden Circle Tour with Reykjaböð Hot SpringsPrivate tourGolden CirclePrivate Golden Circle Tour with Reykjaböð Hot SpringsAbout 10 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearPrivate tour from157,800 ISKSee dates3-Day Iceland's Highlands & Volcano Tour3-day tourSmall groupHighlands · South Coast3-Day Iceland's Highlands & Volcano Tour3 days, 2 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkJun–SepFrom, per person134,990 ISKSee dates4-Day Golden Circle, South Coast, Ice Cave & Volcano4-day tourSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4-Day Golden Circle, South Coast, Ice Cave & Volcano4 days, 3 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSep–mid-AprFrom, per person169,990 ISKSee datesGolden Circle & Northern Lights TourDay tourLarge groupGolden CircleGolden Circle & Northern Lights TourAbout 12.5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person17,990 ISKSee datesGolden Circle Bus Tour from ReykjavíkDay tourLarge groupGolden CircleGolden Circle Bus Tour from ReykjavíkOur lowest-price Golden CircleAbout 8.5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person11,990 ISKSee dates

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Choosing a volcano tour

Some tours are easy walks to a viewpoint, others involve hiking on uneven lava for a few hours. Check the fitness level before booking, especially for the Reykjanes eruption sites, which can involve a long walk in on gravel.

Access changes with volcanic activity. A site that is open one month can close the next if there is new activity or gas in the area. A local operator will know the current status and will not take you somewhere unsafe.

Bring sturdy boots, a warm layer and rain protection whatever the season. Lava fields are exposed, and weather on Reykjanes changes fast.

Combine a volcano tour with a lava cave or the Lava Show in Reykjavik if you want to understand the geology without a long hike.

Questions people ask

Can I see an active eruption?

Only when one is happening and the site is open to visitors. This depends entirely on current volcanic activity, so check with us close to your travel date.

Do I need hiking experience?

Most volcano tours are suitable for anyone reasonably fit. Some routes, like to recent eruption sites, involve several hours of walking on lava rock, so wear proper boots.

Is it safe to visit lava fields?

Tours only run to areas that are officially open. Guides carry gas monitors where relevant and will turn back if conditions change.

What should I wear?

Sturdy, ankle-supporting boots, layers, and a waterproof outer shell. Lava terrain is rough and there is little shelter.

Can children join?

It depends on the tour. Shorter, easier routes usually welcome children; longer highland hikes are better for teens and adults.