Itinerary

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  Pick-up

  Central Reykjavik

  Your volcano hiking tour starts with our fast and efficient pickup service from central Reykjavik. After that we drive out of the capital area along the moon-like landscape of the Reykjanes peninsula.

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  Volcanic Eruption Site

  In spring 2021, a volcanic eruption began in Geldingardalur valley on the Reykjanes Peninsula. For many months, there was a constant stream of lava and magma spewing forth from beneath the earth’s surface, radically transforming the topography of this valley. New hills were formed around the larger craters of the eruption and the valley was transformed into lava fields which now covered many square kilometers.

  After a period of inactivity, a new eruption began in August 2022 in the nearby valley at Meradlir. Excitingly, this eruption has been estimated to be 5-10 times more powerful than the one at Fagradalsfjall.

  It is fascinating to behold the scale and wonder of this natural phenomenon, to witness a brand new landscape forming before your very eyes.

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  2

  Reykjavík

  After your hike, you will be dropped off back to Reykjavík in the early evening and will have approximately 2 hours of leisure time before the next part of your tour.

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  Northern Lights Hunting

  A phenomenon that attracts visitors in droves to Iceland and no wonder. Nothing can prepare you for the majesty of a full-power display of the Northern Lights.

  Our Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavík takes you to where the action is. We study closely cloud coverage forecasts as well as the KP-index which measures the strength of atmospheric aurora activity. We only go on tour when we believe there is a good chance of catching the dancing green belts of the aurora.

  We venture beyond the city light pollution and usually stop in a few locations along the way. We will do everything we can to introduce you to the lights and our local and knowledgeable guides will entertain and impart knowledge and stories along the way.

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  Hot chocolate and light refreshments

  As an added bonus, you will enjoy homemade hot chocolate to help keep the cold at bay.

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  Drop-off

  Central Reykjavik

  At the end of the long but exciting day, we’ll bring you back to central Reykjavik.