Volcano Eruption Site & Blue Lagoon Admission Tour
Join our fantastic Volcano & Blue Lagoon tour and experience two wonderful aspects of this volcanic island. Having guided thousands of visitors to the eruptions in the area in 2021 and 2022, booking with BusTravel Iceland is the perfect choice for a visit to this exhilarating and rugged landscape.
Our expert guides will take you to the Fagradalsfjall area which is close to the 2023 eruptions in Sundhnukagigar and Litla Hrut Volcanos, but always with your safety as the priority.
After your exertions on the hike, soothe your weary bones with a visit to the Blue Lagoon, Iceland´s number one attraction. The warm geothermal waters here are famous for their healing properties, so you will feel renewed after your dip here.
Accessible eruption sites are rare in Iceland making this combo tour a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This tour is also a great opportunity for you to understand Iceland’s unique geological wonders and rich natural history. You’ll gain insight into how the island’s dramatic landscapes were shaped by volcanic activity, from the towering craters to the expansive lava fields. Along the way, you’ll discover the delicate balance between Iceland’s raw, untamed beauty and the peaceful, serene environments that make this land so enchanting.
Begin with an exhilarating hike through the eruption sites of Fagradalsfjall and Meradalir, where the land still bears the powerful marks of nature’s most recent displays. As you move through the area, the surrounding Litla Hrut and Sundhnukagigar volcanoes add to the dramatic scenery, their craters offering a glimpse into the island’s fiery heart. Contrast this raw beauty with a visit to the Blue Lagoon, where you can soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters, surrounded by otherworldly, moss-covered lava fields. And, if time permits, let the serene waters of Lake Kleifarvatn provide a peaceful end to your journey, offering a moment of reflection amidst the rugged beauty.
Tour highlights & itinerary
- Experienced guide for the tour and hike
- Pick up and drop off from Reykjavík
- Wi-fi on board
- Parking and admission fees
- Comfort Admission ticket to Blue Lagoon, including:
- - use of towel
- - silica mud mask
- - 1st drink of your choice
- Meals
- It is essential that you dress properly for this hike. A thermal base layer and waterproof outer layer are recommended. Jeans are a bad idea as if it rains they will stay wet for hours and you risk hypothermia. You may be turned away if not dressed correctly for a hike
- Good sturdy walking shoes, preferrable with ankle support
- Water and snacks for the hike
- Swimsuit
- Hiking poles are recommended, they can also be rented from BusTravel Iceland
- The hike can take up to 2 hours each way, over sometimes difficult terrain and is rated as a moderate hike for a person of reasonable fitness
- The route we take varies from day to day depending on conditions
- Volcanoes are a natural phenomenon and the level of volcanic activity at the site varies from day to day. Even if the volcano is not erupting during your visit, visiting the area is still fascinating
- If you are not properly dressed for a hike, we reserve the right to refuse you entry on the tour bus. Please dress sensibly
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 48 hours or less before departure
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Itinerary
Itinerary
Pick-upCentral ReykjavikWe start with our fast and efficient pick-up routine. Your tour includes free pickup from various approved pickup points in central Reykjavík. Once our group is complete, we will hit the road to the volcanic playground in Reykjanes.
1 Lake Kleifarvatn(This stop is not currently guaranteed on each tour. If the volcano hike takes longer than expected, we may skip this stop)
Kleifarvatn is the biggest lake in the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula surrounded by mountains that once were formed in eruptions under the ice. Decorated with black basalt beaches and alien rock formations sculpted by the weather elements throughout the centuries. Kleifarvatn is affected by earthquakes and shifting plates that have formed underwater hot springs with bubbling warm water which is an amazing spectacle to see with your own eyes.
2 Volcanic Eruption SiteAfter 2 summers, of volcanic eruptions in Reykjanes, all looked peaceful and calm until July 2023, when a series of earthquakes indicated a new eruption was about to take place. And so it proved, when on July 10th, a new fissure opened at Litli Hrutur, to the north of the Meradalir eruption site of 2022.
The hike to a good viewing point takes around 2 hours each way. The route we take can change from day to day depending on wind and weather conditions. There are a couple of short and steep sections, but the way is generally pretty flat.
Your expert guide will make sure this adventure is fun, but more importantly safe and responsible. Depending on the wind direction and advice from the saftey authorities on site, the walking route we take is subject to change.
3 Grindavík Fishing VillageThe drive through the southern part of the peninsula is beautiful. Thick lava fields meet the Atlantic Ocean creating dramatic scenery all the way to Grindavík fishing village. Grindavík is one of Iceland’s main fishing harbors where everything turns around fishing. It’s the ultimate place to get into the Icelandic fishing culture.
Grindavík is a beautiful Icelandic fishing town with one of the most active harbors in the country. The town’s population, 3300 people, bases its livelihood on fishing or fish-related industry. Grindavík provides about half of Iceland’s salt fish production.
4 The Blue LagoonAll the remarkable sites on the Reykjanes peninsula help you understand the powerful nature of Iceland and the creational beauty of the Blue Lagoon. If you have chosen to end the day in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon you are in for a treat.
The Blue Lagoon, known in Icelandic as Bláa Lónið, is a geothermal spa/resort located on the Reykjanes peninsula. The lagoon itself has been hailed as being one of the modern wonders of the world, growing massively in popularity since it started being used in 1976. It is truly a place you must visit during your time in Iceland.
Your Comfort ticket includes a towel, a free drink in the in-pool bar as well as a silica face mask. Enjoy a leisurely 2-hour visit to the lagoon and leave feeling refreshed and revitalized.
Drop-offCentral ReykjavikWe will head back to Reykjavik after a long yet beautiful day.
We start with our fast and efficient pick-up routine. Your tour includes free pickup from various approved pickup points in central Reykjavík. Once our group is complete, we will hit the road to the volcanic playground in Reykjanes.
(This stop is not currently guaranteed on each tour. If the volcano hike takes longer than expected, we may skip this stop)
Kleifarvatn is the biggest lake in the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula surrounded by mountains that once were formed in eruptions under the ice. Decorated with black basalt beaches and alien rock formations sculpted by the weather elements throughout the centuries. Kleifarvatn is affected by earthquakes and shifting plates that have formed underwater hot springs with bubbling warm water which is an amazing spectacle to see with your own eyes.
After 2 summers, of volcanic eruptions in Reykjanes, all looked peaceful and calm until July 2023, when a series of earthquakes indicated a new eruption was about to take place. And so it proved, when on July 10th, a new fissure opened at Litli Hrutur, to the north of the Meradalir eruption site of 2022.
The hike to a good viewing point takes around 2 hours each way. The route we take can change from day to day depending on wind and weather conditions. There are a couple of short and steep sections, but the way is generally pretty flat.
Your expert guide will make sure this adventure is fun, but more importantly safe and responsible. Depending on the wind direction and advice from the saftey authorities on site, the walking route we take is subject to change.
The drive through the southern part of the peninsula is beautiful. Thick lava fields meet the Atlantic Ocean creating dramatic scenery all the way to Grindavík fishing village. Grindavík is one of Iceland’s main fishing harbors where everything turns around fishing. It’s the ultimate place to get into the Icelandic fishing culture.
Grindavík is a beautiful Icelandic fishing town with one of the most active harbors in the country. The town’s population, 3300 people, bases its livelihood on fishing or fish-related industry. Grindavík provides about half of Iceland’s salt fish production.
All the remarkable sites on the Reykjanes peninsula help you understand the powerful nature of Iceland and the creational beauty of the Blue Lagoon. If you have chosen to end the day in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon you are in for a treat.
The Blue Lagoon, known in Icelandic as Bláa Lónið, is a geothermal spa/resort located on the Reykjanes peninsula. The lagoon itself has been hailed as being one of the modern wonders of the world, growing massively in popularity since it started being used in 1976. It is truly a place you must visit during your time in Iceland.
Your Comfort ticket includes a towel, a free drink in the in-pool bar as well as a silica face mask. Enjoy a leisurely 2-hour visit to the lagoon and leave feeling refreshed and revitalized.
We will head back to Reykjavik after a long yet beautiful day.