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Geldingalur Valley Tour: Explore Eruption Sites
4.2
115 Ratings
Reykjavík
Witness the captivating aftermath of the 2023 volcano eruption in Iceland. Explore the transformed landscapes and cooled lava rivers on an afternoon and evening Litla Hrut tour from Reykjavik.
Witness the captivating aftermath of the 2023 volcano eruption in Iceland. Explore the transformed landscapes and cooled lava rivers on an afternoon and evening Litla Hrut tour from Reykjavik.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kleifarvatn Lake - Enjoy the spectacular views of Kleifarvatn Lake.
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Fagradalsfjall Volcano Eruptions: 2023, 2022, 2021 - Hike to the new eruption sites at Fagradalsfjall and Meradalir.
The hike is moderate and takes around 2 hours in each direction over mostly flat dirt roads. - Geothermal Area Krysuvik - See the colorful geothermal area at Seltún Hot Springs. (this is skipped on longer hikes)
- Kleifarvatn Lake - Enjoy the spectacular views of Kleifarvatn Lake.
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Fagradalsfjall Volcano Eruptions: 2023, 2022, 2021 - Hike to the new eruption sites at Fagradalsfjall and Meradalir.
The hike is moderate and takes around 2 hours in each direction over mostly flat dirt roads. - Geothermal Area Krysuvik - See the colorful geothermal area at Seltún Hot Springs. (this is skipped on longer hikes)
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Professional guide
- Headlamp
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board WiFi
- Professional guide
- Headlamp
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
Explore the recent eruption sites in the Geldingalur Valley. Experience firsthand the significant transformations these eruptions have wrought upon the terrain. See Fagradalsfjall volcano crater and new landscapes formed by cooled lava rivers.
The eruption of 2021 persisted for an extended period, whereas the eruptions of 2022 and 2023 tapered off within…
Explore the recent eruption sites in the Geldingalur Valley. Experience firsthand the significant transformations these eruptions have wrought upon the terrain. See Fagradalsfjall volcano crater and new landscapes formed by cooled lava rivers.
The eruption of 2021 persisted for an extended period, whereas the eruptions of 2022 and 2023 tapered off within a few weeks. This region remains incredibly dynamic and captivating, having witnessed three eruptions in just three years!
- The route we take can change for safety reasons.
- Update August 9th: The flow of new lava at Litli-Hrutur has stopped, at least for the time being. The area is still smoldering and is fascinating to visit.
- Not recommend for travelers with mobility issues
Location
Þórunnartún 1
Þórunnartún
Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 1 (64.144389,-21.910327)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(115 Ratings)
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Roam60240578690
Oct 1, 2024
Volcano hike tour - Alan was our tour guide , he was extremely knowledgeable and provided interesting facts throughout the hike. He provided background and fun facts in general about Iceland. The hike was beautiful, we did a couple of different stops and got to see different views of where volcanos erupted. Great tour guide and great reliable tour company
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Kim_n
Sep 18, 2024
Spectacular volcano hike w/ a great guide - Spectacular hike and awesome views. Highly recommended for the outdoor enthusiast. The guide is quiet knowledgeable of the area. Definitely, a bucket list item
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Cristinaaf835mu
Sep 18, 2024
highly recommended - It was my first tour in Iceland, expectations were very high because I wanted to see lava, hot liquid red lava on this tour. The tour leader Mr. Kalman explained politely and clearly that the eruption was over so we couldn't see it. But the tour was very nice, we walked a lot next to the lava fields and the guide explained a lot about volcanic eruptions and geography.
highly recommended.
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Paul_b
Aug 22, 2024
Great hike with views - Great day! Would recommend. Thanks to guide Demetrius. Views of lava fields were awesome!
Thermal area and lake stop along the way were added bonuses.
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Peter_k
Aug 14, 2024
Clickty click - Denis was a legend funny knowledgeable and watched every detail Thanks for the volcano walk awesome scenery with a smile Clickty click outstanding fun 😀
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567lm
Aug 14, 2024
Rewarding hike with spectacular views - don’t forget to take food & water! - Guin (?) was a great guide full of interesting information & facts not just about geology but also about the city/country. Communication & pick up was smooth. The 12 km hike was a challenge but worth it - interesting & the views are spectacular. Take food & water! This tour does not include a stop with a restaurant or shop where you can buy lunch.
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Andrewmartin1985
Jul 12, 2024
Dennis is the ICE-MAN! Great guide and fun tour. - Our guide Dennis was an absolute delight. I loved his enthusiasm and clear love of iceland. Despite poor conditions, we hiked through crazy winds with no views and he had a smile on his face the whole time. The hike itself was challenging and he was very accommodating to meeting the needs of a split group between ambitious and less ambitious physical condition folks.
Pickup was prompt and he was a good driver with safety in mind.
Dennis also went above and beyond and took us to the bridge between continents which was a major detour. It would’ve been awesome to have better views but he can’t control the weather! I wish I could hire him as a personal tour guide and driver for other sights and sounds of iceland. Very enjoyable experience.
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Hourdouxk
Jun 22, 2024
Great 🤩 - I managed to do this hike following the instability of the area following the eruption of Grindavik. The authorities decide for our safety.
A superb day very interesting with a passionate guide, super nice whose name begins with a T. Excursion realized on 21/06. Understanding nature, volcanoes how to watch them live and die when you are in Iceland is essential. Hiking is not easy to classify but if you are in good physical shape and you are rather athletic it should do so. There have been schedule changes with options available. And that day was really nice. Obviously you will not be facing red lava flows. This area is reserved for security and scientists. Only visible by helicopter.
Our guide was really nice. In addition to his explanations, he drives and makes the taxi that takes morning/evening. A beautiful day of about ten hours. The return time was later than expected but during a hike not everyone has the same level of advance. And please be a minimum equipped level shoes it helps not bad. And the organizer recommends it on his Checklist.
Reykjanes are to be made before blue lagoon but that is a story of taste.
Small downside on the sales department who did not want to reimburse me for an activity ordered in error the same day. While I made 3 excusions with them. Very disappointing.
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Heather_w
Jun 18, 2024
Unique Hike - Rare opportunity to hike this unique landscape. The hike has some steep inclines for flatlanders but is doable. It was a long and informative day. Recommend you pack a lunch and dress in layers. It was cold and rainy the day we hiked and I wish I had dressed warmer.
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Pbl72
Jun 14, 2024
Although they are selling it, They are not operating this tour - Although they advertise and book this tour, it is not operative since roads are closed. We were notified just 24h earlier that the itinerary change and that we were “upgraded” to other tour, a hike to a valley which was a total disappointment . No other options or alternative tours were offered to us, when we requested (even offered to pay price difference).
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