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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

4.8 / 5

176 reviews

Activity provider: Inside the Volcano
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    Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

    Activity provider: Inside the Volcano

    4.8

    176 reviews

    From US$ 338.38 per person

    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.

    About this activity

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    Duration 6 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Icelandic
    Pickup included
    Pick-up at hotels/guesthouses in Reykjavik starts 30 minutes prior to departure. Please be ready at that time in front of the building or at the bus stop assigned to your hotel/guesthouse.

    Experience

    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
    Full description
    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.
    Includes
    • Pick-up at your hotel in Reykjavik
    • All safety gear (helmets, harnesses, etc.)
    • Guides
    • Traditional Icelandic meat soup, coffee/tea and some sweets (vegetarians alternatives available)
    • Transfer back to your hotel in Reykjavik
      Not suitable for
      • People with mobility impairments

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      What to bring

      • Hiking shoes

      Know before you go

      • Please wear good hiking shoes and warm clothes. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can be very different from ground level. Sneakers and jeans are not suitable.
      Customer reviews

      Overall rating

      4.8 /5

      based on 176 reviews

      Review summary

      • Guide
        4.9/5
      • Transportation
        4.7/5
      • Service
        4.8/5
      • Organization
        4.7/5

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      The coolest and most amazing experience ever! We had such an amazing time, our guides were so fun and you can tell they truly love their jobs. I’m terrified of heights and the elevator was doable for me, so don’t let that shy you a way. Would recommend this tour a million times over. Thank you for an incredible experience

      March 26, 2023

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      GetYourGuide traveler – United States Verified booking

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      Nos deux guides étaient très sympathiques. Nous avons eu des explications très détaillées. Ils étaient très prévenants durant toute la marche jusqu'au volcan et retour. Nous avons eu des protections adéquates et l'expérience était impressionnante. Les couleurs magnifiques. Nous avons eu le temps d'explorer le volcan au fond du cratère et une excellente soupe nous a été servie au retour.

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      March 26, 2023

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      GetYourGuide traveler – Switzerland Verified booking

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      So beautiful. The volcano has such magnificent colours. We also had a very windy wet walk up to the volcano but the guides were excellent and gave us long oilskin coats to battle away the worst of it. If you think the weather will be bad then wear boots for the walk. Inside the volcano it’s very calm.

      March 26, 2023

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