Inside The Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip Self Drive: Inside The Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip
ID: GYG33718-956992
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Descend 400 feet (120 meters) into the crater of Iceland’s Thrihnukagigur Volcano and experience a unique phenomenon of nature inside one of the country’s top attractions.
Enjoy a hiking tour towards the dormant Thrihnukagigur Volcano. After your transfer and drop-off at the Bláfjöll mountain cabin, walk to Thrihnukagigur Volcano, a moderate hike of approximately 45-50 minutes, enjoying the breathtaking lava scenery en route.
The hike is classified as moderately difficulty, with straight walks and limited elevations. But the surface is hilly and uneven. Upon arrival at the crater, descend 400 feet (120 meters) inside the volcano, and experience an extraordinary natural phenomenon.
You will be informed about all safety procedures and how to behave inside the volcano, wearing a helmet and harness at all times. Each group is split into a smaller party of 4-5 people for safety and intimacy.
After a slow 10-minute descent, to ensure the safety of passengers and provide ample opportunities to experience the amazing views, spend up to an hour inside the volcano (or less if you prefer). Expert guides will be with you at all times.
End with a feast of traditional Icelandic meat soup or a vegetarian soup along with hot coffee, hot chocolate, tea or water.
Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic hike across a lava field, like the surface of the moon
- Learn more about volcanoes and volcanic activity in Iceland
- Get an amazing view of Reykjavik, the Reykjanes peninsula and the Snæfellsnes peninsula
- Experience a very close encounter with a volcano
- Get your adrenaline pumping on a crater descent
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear good hiking shoes and warm clothes. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can be very different from the weather in Reykjavík. Sneakers and jeans are not suitable.
The meeting point is at a ski cabin, located in Bláfjöll (the Blue Mountains). It takes about 30 minutes on paved road to drive there from Reykjavík. The name of the cabin is Breiðabliksskáli.
Please be at the meeting point no later than 30 minutes past the set departure time. That is when the pickup bus will arrive from Reykjavík. For example, if you booked the 08:00 tour, you should be at the meeting point no later than 08:30.
From your location in Reykjavík, find your way to road nr. 1, heading east to the south coast. Drive straight for about 15 minutes and then turn right on to road nr. 417 (Bláfjallavegur). From there you won’t have to take another turn until you get to the meeting point. Please do not take route 42 to route 417 via Hafnarfjörður as it’s permanently closed. Make sure you continue straight when road 417 splits. Do not turn onto the gravel track.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
