The 15 Best Volcano Tours from Reykjavík

Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

/ August 4, 2026

1.Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,826 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Golden Circle plus Kerid crater from Reykjavik, guided stops at Strokkur, Gullfoss and Thingvellir in one long day.

“Everything was well organized and thoughtfully planned. The bus made frequent stops, so there was time to eat and use the restroom, which made the trip very comfortable. The guide shared interesting stories and information along the way, it was very engaging. We really enjoyed everything. Highly recommended!”

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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

/ August 4, 2026

2.Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,932 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $253Top rated

Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon small-group day trip from Reykjavik, with Kerið crater, mud mask, towel, and a first drink included.

“This was a fantastic tour taking in sites from the golden circle, the volcano creator and finishing at the Blue Lagoon. It’s a good mix of adventuring, sightseeing and then ultimately relaxing. Our tour guide was a local named Tony who was hilarious and knowledgeable about Iceland, giving lots of useful and interesting information. We really enjoyed this to, it’s a long one at 11 hours, but the day went quickly and it was a blast.”

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Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

/ August 4, 2026

3.Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,066 reviews · 9 hours · from $126

Hike Iceland's recent lava at Geldingadalur, see black-sand Lake Kleifarvatn, steaming Gunnuhver, Reykjanes Lighthouse, and tectonic bridge.

“a very interesting trip, especially the places with exhalations from the interior of the earth”

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Reykjavík: Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site

/ August 4, 2026

4.Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 934 reviews · 7 hours · from $126

Guided hike from Reykjavik to Geldingadalur’s newest volcano areas, with geothermal stops, lava features, and a real-world science guide.

“I booked this originally but I guess I was the only one so I got an email from provider to change time to 8:00 and added reykjanes … it was a very nice hike, very nuce views! TAKE SNACKS because there is nothing around to grab a bite”

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Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater Small-Group Day Tour

/ August 4, 2026

5.Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater Small-Group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 874 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $109

Small-group Golden Circle day tour from Reykjavik with Thingvellir tectonic plates, Strokkur geysers, Gullfoss, and Kerid crater lake.

“Great value - a fraction of the price if we’d booked the equivalent shore excursion on our cruise ship. Delivered everything as advertised.”

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From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

/ August 4, 2026

6.Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 780 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $163

Small-group hike to Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano with a geologist from Reykjavík, including safety gear and crater views over lava.

“Well worth the money. Learned a lot about the volcano and surrounding area. I got lucky with an active volcano, but the hike still is in a very unique area with good information just to see the fields with an expert.”

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From Reykjavík: Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip

/ August 4, 2026

7.Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 759 reviews · 9 hours · from $259

Hike Reykjanes volcano trails, see fresh lava and geothermal steam, then unwind in the Blue Lagoon with included drink and silica mask.

“Our guide (Pietre ?) was very informative, considerate and entertaining. Great trip.”

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Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide

/ August 4, 2026

8.Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $189

Guided hike to Fagradalsfjall volcano from Reykjavík, with geothermal stops, poles, and safety-first access to fresh lava.

“We embarked on a privately guided journey to the Reykjanes Peninsula, where we climbed the Fagradalsfjall volcano (eruption 2021). With the guidance of our knowledgeable tour guide, we carefully traversed the vast expanse of black lava fields, mindful of the potential dangers beneath our feet. The seemingly solid surface of the lava fields can easily crack and split, revealing treacherously deep crevices. We took a break to enjoy the experience, indulging in steaming cups of hot chocolate and homemade Icelandic desserts. Our efforts were rewarded with a view of the newest additional volcanic landscape near Grindavik.”

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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

/ August 4, 2026

9.Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 564 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $414

Hike a lava field and descend 120 m into Thrihnukagigur Volcano near Reykjavik, then warm up with soup and hot drinks.

“Perfect day out. Staff very friendly. Soup at basecamp is a good idea. Thanks for this nice activity.”

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From Reykjavik: New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

/ August 4, 2026

10.New Volcanic Area Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 500 reviews · 40 min · from $577

40-minute helicopter from Reykjavik over Reykjanes lava fields, recent volcanoes, and views of Mount Esja and Faxafloi Bay.

“my tip is to book this one early in your holiday so if it needs to be rescheduled because of the weather, you still have other days left to try again. My initial booking had to be rescheduled because of bad weather (safety first!) and the company was very flexible and great in scheduling a different day and time. it was expensive but worth it! just absolutely magical to see the mountain and volcanic areas from above. And we even got to land on a volcano, it was so cool! I am glad I did this so I could see the volcanic craters up close. So so beautiful”

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Reykjavik: Guided Tour to Volcano and Reykjanes Geopark

/ August 4, 2026

11.Guided Tour to Volcano and Reykjanes Geopark

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 428 reviews · 7 hours · from $95

Reykjavik day trip to Reykjanes Geopark, with Seltún geothermal pools, an active volcano hike at Fagradalsfjall, and Grindavík.

“We saw a lot of spectacular scenery and the awesome power of nature in Grindavik. The stops were great, but the day was made by our tour guide Eric. He really knows his stuff - the history and geology of the place - however much more than that he is an engaging storyteller. He talked about what we were seeing, of course, but also drew out the human impact on the people of Grindavik. He brought to life the impact on the community, and the resilience of the Icelandic people. Highly recommended - especially if you can request that Eric is the tour guide!”

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Volcano Express Iceland Admission Ticket: Immersive Experience

/ August 4, 2026

12.Volcano Express Iceland Admission Ticket: Immersive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25.04Best value

Volcano Express Reykjavik, a 15-minute English virtual ride with movement and heat, from the city skyline to a Reykjanes eruption.

“This was a fantastic experience. Unfortunately the ride did break down 4 times before we got to see the whole thing but it was worth it in the end. Would have given 5 star if the ride hadn't broken down.”

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Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

/ August 4, 2026

13.Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 196 reviews · 3 hours · from $191

Small-group horse riding near Reykjavik: learn Icelandic Tölt, ride forest and red lava rocks at Rauðhólar, then warm tea.

“Took my wife to do this as she loves horses. Incredible experience to be on horseback through the snow and looking at the surrounding mountains & landscape. The guides are incredibly friendly and run through everything before you get on the horse. I’m not great on horses but was made to feel like a pro on these horses. Would definitely go again!”

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Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

/ August 4, 2026

14.Iceland Volcanic Eruption Area Helicopter Tour from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 35 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $592.82

Fly from Reykjavík over Reykjanes Peninsula eruptions, with pilot commentary and possible lava landings in a tight, high-impact helicopter hop.

“Was really nervous as never been in a helicopter and scared of heights but family wanted to go. Sadly the volcano had stopped the previous week so no lava flowing but craters still smoking and pilot had a great knowledge of dates for each and pointed out so many features of past and recent eruptions. Would highly recommend - teenagers also absolutely loved it.”

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Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike

/ August 4, 2026

15.Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $468.21

Hike Bláfjöll lava fields and descend 400 ft into Thrihnukagigur magma chamber from Reykjavik with helmet and harness.

“Absolutely incredible expirence. Kind and knowledgeable crew, delicious meal, stunning scenery. Unbelievable time, hard to find the words to describe it.”

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