Volcano Hike & Northern Lights Tour
Join us on two of our most popular tours and enjoy two uniquely Icelandic adventures for a special price. Don´t miss your chance to visit the volcano eruption site, followed by an evening hunting for the elusive aurora borealis. Your day starts with your late morning Volcano hike tour after which you are dropped back to Reykjavík. There you can freshen up and enjoy dinner before the next chapter of your adventure begins, our evening Northern Lights hunting tour.
As you explore the area, you’ll get the chance to learn about the history of volcanic eruptions that have taken place since 2021. Your guide will highlight key sites, potentially including the recent Sundhnúkur eruption that started on December 18th, 2023, and almost died out three days later. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to learn about earlier eruptions at locations like Fagradalsfjall, Meradalir, and Litli Hrutur, subject to weather and safety conditions.
Combo tours
Our combo Northern Lights Tours afford you the opportunity to maximize your time and enjoy a sightseeing tour before your evening aurora hunting bus tour. But squeezing the maximum out of one day is not the only benefit as you also get a discount on both tours.
Highlights:
- Moss-covered lava fields
- Fagradalsfjall and Meradalir Volcanoes
- Hike in Geldingadalur Valley
- Seltún Hot Springs
- Aurora Chasing Evening tour
Tour highlights & itinerary
- Experienced guide
- Wi-fi on board
- Hike to Fagradalsfjall Volcano
- Northern Light Hunting tour from Reykjavík
- Hot-chocolate drink on the Northern Lights tour
- Meals and drinks other than mentioned above
- Wool or fleece (not cotton) thermal first layer of clothing. Jeans are not permitted.
- Waterproof and breathable hiking pants and jacket second layer
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Hat and gloves
- Water and snacks
- Hiking poles are recommended but not mandatory. This can also be rented from BusTravel Iceland.
- The difficulty of the hike is moderate. The hike takes around 1.5-2 hours each way over sometimes rough terrain. 6-12km in total.
- 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.
- The duration of the volcano tour is approx. 7 hours and the Northern Lights tour is approx. 4 hours.
- There is no food included on this tour so we recommend you bring a packed dinner/snacks and water.
- If you don´t see the Northern Lights on your tour, you can go again for free. This offer is valid for 36 months. Just contact our customer service team to reschedule.
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 1 day or less before departure
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Itinerary
Itinerary
Pick-upCentral ReykjavikYour 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.
1 Volcanic Eruption SiteIn 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.
2 ReykjavíkAfter 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.
3 Northern Lights HuntingA 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.
4 Hot chocolate and light refreshmentsAs an added bonus, you will enjoy homemade hot chocolate to help keep the cold at bay.
- Drop-offCentral Reykjavik
At the end of the long but exciting day, we’ll bring you back to 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.
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.
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.
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.
As an added bonus, you will enjoy homemade hot chocolate to help keep the cold at bay.
At the end of the long but exciting day, we’ll bring you back to central Reykjavik.