Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike & Reykjanes Peninsula Tour

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Duration9h

GroupUp to 59

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Walk across two tectonic plates and through freshly formed volcanic terrain in a single morning.

This 9-hour tour from Reykjavik combines a moderate hike through the mossy lava fields around Fagradalsfjall—where a 2023 eruption reshaped the landscape—with a drive around the Reykjanes Peninsula to see the Bridge Between Continents, Reykjanesviti Lighthouse, Gunnuhver Hot Springs and Lake Kleifarvatn. A professional guide leads the group and handles the route; pickup is included from Bus Stop 12 or designated locations. The hike difficulty is moderate, and children are welcome from age 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Reykjanes Peninsula and Volcano Hike

Hike to Fagradalsfjall eruption sites
Walk at The Bridge Between Continents
Visit Gunnuhver Hot Springs
See Reykjanes Lighthouse and Valhnúkamöl Ridge
Enjoy views of Kleifarvatn Lake
Explore Seltún Hot Springs and Krýsuvík area
Drive around Reykjanes Peninsula

The Experience

The day starts with a drive from Reykjavik to the Fagradalsfjall eruption sites on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Once there, you hike through the mossy-covered lava fields and mountains with your guide—the terrain is newly formed from a July 2023 eruption that lasted three weeks but left behind vast amounts of lava. The hike is moderate in difficulty, and your guide navigates the route while pointing out the scale of what happened and the landscape it created. A headlamp is provided, and the group stays together as you move through the volcanic terrain.

After the hike, the day shifts to the peninsula's other natural landmarks. You walk across the Bridge Between Continents, a 15-meter footbridge that spans the rift between the Eurasian and American tectonic plates—a moment that makes the earth's structure tangible. The Reykjanesviti Lighthouse stands on Valhnúkamöl Boulder Ridge, where Atlantic cliffs and sea stacks frame the view. At Gunnuhver Hot Springs, you walk among bubbling mud pots and hissing steam vents, an experience that engages all the senses and offers strong photo opportunities. Lake Kleifarvatn and the Seltún Hot Springs geothermal area round out the stops, each showing a different face of the peninsula's geology.

The route can shift for safety reasons, and if the volcano hike runs longer than expected, some stops may be shortened or skipped. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board, and your professional guide speaks English throughout the day. Pickup and drop-off are arranged from your choice of Bus Stop 12 or designated locations in Reykjavik, so the logistics are handled before you arrive.

What’s included

Professional guide in English.
pickup and drop-off from Bus Stop 12 or designated Reykjavik locations.
air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
headlamp for the hike.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by BusTravel Iceland

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to combine a hike through active volcanic terrain with a full circuit of the Reykjanes Peninsula's geothermal and geological landmarks in a single day—the guide's knowledge and the fixed itinerary mean the day holds together even when the hike runs long, and you do not have to piece together separate transport to each stop.