Inside the Volcano from Reykjavik

Vulkan Thrihnukagigur Island Aufzug Lift Magmakammer Farben Mine

Inside the Volcano

An adventure that you will never forget

Inside the Thríhnúkagígur volcano caldera

Thríhnúkagígur volcano caldera

Inside Volcano Adventure

Thríhnúkagígur volcano caldera

Elevator Going down in Thríhnúkagígur volcano caldera

Thríhnúkagígur volcano caldera

Inside the Volcano

An adventure that you will never forget

Inside the Thríhnúkagígur volcano caldera

Thríhnúkagígur volcano caldera

Inside Volcano Adventure

Thríhnúkagígur volcano caldera

Elevator Going down in Thríhnúkagígur volcano caldera

Thríhnúkagígur volcano caldera

Inside the Volcano

Itinerary

Pick-up
Reykjavik
We offer pickup from various hotels and pickup points throughout the capital area at no extra cost.
1
Inside the Volcano Meeting Point
If you have your own car, you can opt to meet us on location (Details below).
The meeting spot is a ski cabin nestled within the Blue Mountains, known as Bláfjöll. It’s approximately a 30-minute drive from Reykjavík. The cabin is called Breiðabliksskáli. Please avoid the route through Hafnarfjörður (road nr. 417) as it is permanently closed. Instead, take road nr. 1, the ring road, which eventually connects to road nr. 417.
2
Thríknúkagígur volcano hike
Once everyone is ready, we will walk the winding trail through the lava fields passing small caves along the way. The hike, which takes around 40 minutes each way, is relatively flat until the end when we approach the volcano itself. We have to walk rather than drive to base camp as this is a protected area. We stick to the trail for this same reason.
The base camp is set at the foot of the crater. Here you will have a detailed safety briefing and be outfitted with your harness and helmet. Then we take the short climb to the mouth of the volcano to the elevator.
3
Þríhnúkagígur volcano magma chamber
You and your guide will climb on board the elevator, which takes 6 minutes to descend the 160m (400ft) into the vast, cavernous magma chamber. It may seem scary but it is perfectly safe and our equipment is thoroughly vetted frequently. Once on the ground, you will have around 30 minutes to explore the cave itself. The chamber is vast and they say that the statue of liberty could easily fit within its wall. The rock formations, textures and colours are something to behold.
It can often be chilly inside the volcano, so as a special treat, you can sample our delicious traditional Icelandic meat soup or vegetable soup. We also offer coffee/hot chocolate to warm you up before you embark on the walk back to the meeting point.
Drop-off
Reykajvik
Our bus will then take you on the short drive back to the city where you can reflect upon what you have just seen and experienced.

Pick-up

Reykjavik

We offer pickup from various hotels and pickup points throughout the capital area at no extra cost.

1

Inside the Volcano Meeting Point

If you have your own car, you can opt to meet us on location (Details below).

The meeting spot is a ski cabin nestled within the Blue Mountains, known as Bláfjöll. It’s approximately a 30-minute drive from Reykjavík. The cabin is called Breiðabliksskáli. Please avoid the route through Hafnarfjörður (road nr. 417) as it is permanently closed. Instead, take road nr. 1, the ring road, which eventually connects to road nr. 417.

2

Thríknúkagígur volcano hike

Once everyone is ready, we will walk the winding trail through the lava fields passing small caves along the way. The hike, which takes around 40 minutes each way, is relatively flat until the end when we approach the volcano itself. We have to walk rather than drive to base camp as this is a protected area. We stick to the trail for this same reason.

The base camp is set at the foot of the crater. Here you will have a detailed safety briefing and be outfitted with your harness and helmet. Then we take the short climb to the mouth of the volcano to the elevator.

3

Þríhnúkagígur volcano magma chamber

You and your guide will climb on board the elevator, which takes 6 minutes to descend the 160m (400ft) into the vast, cavernous magma chamber. It may seem scary but it is perfectly safe and our equipment is thoroughly vetted frequently. Once on the ground, you will have around 30 minutes to explore the cave itself. The chamber is vast and they say that the statue of liberty could easily fit within its wall. The rock formations, textures and colours are something to behold.

It can often be chilly inside the volcano, so as a special treat, you can sample our delicious traditional Icelandic meat soup or vegetable soup. We also offer coffee/hot chocolate to warm you up before you embark on the walk back to the meeting point.

Drop-off

Reykajvik

Our bus will then take you on the short drive back to the city where you can reflect upon what you have just seen and experienced.

Inside the Volcano from Reykjavik

Tour highlights & itinerary

Itinerary

Itinerary