Reykjavik · VOLCANO & LAVA TOURS
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The Reykjanes peninsula has erupted on repeat, and you can stand in cooled black lava barely 40 minutes from the city. Below are the best volcano and lava tours ranked, with which reach the newest craters, which drop inside a magma chamber or a lava tunnel, and how much walking over rough ground each one asks of you.
Feel real heat from lava in Reykjavík’s Lava Show. Close-up molten-rock demo, short geology lesson, great value in winter.
“This was a great last minute booking. The show was fantastic.”
See real molten lava poured in Reykjavík. English show with a Q&A. Classic entry is $54.50, premium adds lounge and backstage.
“Definitely worth doing the upgraded experience! The back show program and the additional information plus getting a souvenir piece of lava was pretty cool!”
Golden Circle meets Kerid volcanic crater on a guided day from Reykjavik with timed geyser viewing, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir.
“We had a great day! Perfect logistic organization, knowledgeable guide and the beautiful Icelandic landscapes. Highly recommended.”
Ride Icelandic horses through red lava fields from Reykjavik. 2.5 hours, beginner-friendly with pickup, helmets, rainwear, and tea/coffee.
“Everything about the tour was amazing. The horses were pleasant and followed directions. only thing is I wish there was more time to take pictures of the landscape. They did stop once and took a group picture which was nice.”
Walk an ancient lava tunnel near Reykjavik on a guided, helmet-and-headlamp tour with standout geology and real darkness moments.
“It was cold, wet, interesting, informative and surprising. When the guide shut off all the lights and we shut all our lamps off it was awesome just being in complete, total darkness. Our hearing heightened and we were able to hear the dripping of all the water. Fantastic!”
Small-group Golden Circle, volcanic crater, and Blue Lagoon day trip from Reykjavik with pickup, guide, and spa comfort admission.
“Highly recommend. Great tour and guide, the stops are well planned with sufficient time to enjoy each location, but not too long to over extend the day.”
Explore Raufarhólshellir’s long Iceland lava tube with a guided science walk, helmets and headlamps, and pitch darkness inside.
“The guide was absolutely hilarious and I learned a lot about the science of the cave. Great tour!”
Small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik: Vatnshellir lava cave, Kirkjufell photos, waterfalls, sea stacks, black church.
“The landscapes are just unbelievable, totally worth it, and our guide, Smari, it's simply the best, you can tell he really likes his job. He even played a song for us at the end of our tour. I completely recommend this tour.”
Hike recent lava at Geldingadalur from Reykjavik, plus Reykjanes geothermal stops, Gunnuhver hot springs, Reykjanes Lighthouse, and the Bridge Between Continents.
“Had a great day hiking with our guide, he was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great experience”
Afternoon hike from Reykjavík to Iceland’s newest eruption zone at Geldingadalur: geothermal color, expert geology, and lava views.
“Karol was great and very entertaining, great knowledge and sounds loving his job. Please increase his salary, he’s good, trust me 😁”
Golden Circle plus Kerid crater in a small-group day tour from Reykjavik, with pickup, easy pacing, and geyser and waterfall time.
“Great tour and great driver! She loved her job and wasn't in any hurry for time.bus was a great size”
Ride from Reykjavik to Raufarhólshellir lava tube for a guided helmet-and-flashlight walk through 5,200-year-old lava.
“The driver was a bit uncommunicative but the guide at the lava tunnel itself was amazing”
Join a small group hike to Fagradalsfjall with a geologist from Reykjavík. Learn lava science, hike safely, and get crater views.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was very interesting. I think the tour is a bit expensive especially if the guide expecting tip, as the geologist already said to as after she collected as that tipping is expected. Otherwise is a nice tour and i am recommending, but if i have car rented i wont pay for it agin as everyone can walk on the volcano on their own.”
Raufarhólshellir lava tube tour near Reykjavík: gear, a guided crawl, winter icicles, and a lights-out moment in about 2 hours.
“The guide was very informative and it was such an interesting experience. The Lava tunnels are huge and beautiful to look at”
Guided hike to Fagradalsfjall Volcano from Reykjavik. Walk fresh lava, see geothermal sites, and learn volcanic stories with a local guide.
“Private tour for the two of us, our guide did a great job of explaining things and helping us up the mountain”
