Iceland · VOLCANO & LAVA FIELD TOURS
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Iceland sits on a spreading ridge, so the volcanic ground is not a museum piece, it is the landscape. Listed here: craters you can walk into, lava fields crossed on foot or by jeep, the tunnel at Raufarholshellir, the Lava Show in Reykjavik, and where the recent Reykjanes eruption sites can be visited safely.
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip by bus: Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss waterfall, Þingvellir rift valley, Kerid crater, plus Hveragerdi break. 7-8.5h.
“The tour was amazing, seeing the waterfall and geezer. wWalking along the tetonic plates was incredible. Our tour guide was so informative and we were able to ask questions.”
Small-group Golden Circle, Kerid Crater and Blue Lagoon Comfort ticket from Reykjavik, with hotel pickup and onboard Wi-Fi.
“AMAZING day !!! Walter our bus president made this trip even more special . The knowledge he has is amazing he is the best tour guide we have ever had . All the stops where amazing and life changing . The blue lagoon is Wow we felt like new people after it .”
Golden Circle sights plus Kerid crater and Blue Lagoon soak, all in one long day. Includes tickets, guide, and Reykjavik pickup.
“Pick up is on Time and all people in the group is nice. Guide is professional and very keen on time. We have enough time to explore and also had a good learning about the places we been to.”
Get up close to real molten lava in Reykjavík. Learn Iceland’s volcanism through a fun show, with Classic or Premium perks.
“We loved the Lava Show a lot. Our host Neil (Saturday 31st Jan) was so incredibly friendly and knowledgable, as well as a little British humour thrown in there too. He is a credit to your company. The show was something we’ve never really seen before so we had no expectations, however we really enjoyed the uniqueness of it. As a girl with a Geography degree, it was so exciting to see something as cool as Lava so close. I will talk about this for a while! If you are wanting to spend an hour or so out of the cold, I really recommend the Lava Show. I hope to…”
See real molten lava at Lava Show Reykjavik, learn Icelandic volcanism, and choose Classic or Premium with lounge and backstage access.
“Really interesting and host was very knowledgeable. Upgraded to premium to enjoy the lounge and free drink”
Golden Circle day tour from Reykjavík with Kerið crater, Strokkur, Gullfoss and Thingvellir, pickup included, guided geology in about 8.5 hours.
“Pick up service was very punctual and friendly before transferring onto a larger coach. Our guide, Mr K and driver, Augustine were excellent. Mr K was very informative, giving us all a brief explanation about Icelandic history and the meaning of each stop off point. The views were AMAZING! Our favourite stop off was the giant waterfall, which was breathtaking. Plenty of facilities to purchase food, drinks and souvenirs along the way plus plenty of toilets when needed. Mr K informed us that Iceland was experiencing a rather unusual heatwave, temperatures sat around 6 degrees so, although there was no snow it made the journeys between each stop off a…”
Ride Icelandic horses through red lava terrain near Reykjavik, with optional pickup, warm gear, and beginner to advanced routes.
“Made my girlfriends day, after such problems with another provider, we booked this same day notice, was picked up as requested. Tour was great, easy to follow and very accommodating. Mended a disastrous day.”
Walk into Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s best-known lava tubes. Helmet and headlamp included, about 1 hour, easy walk.
“The guide was great and funny. It was very interesting. I recommend to dress warm and with waterproof clothing.”
Super Jeep to the Katla Ice Cave from Vík. Walk blue ice with volcanic ash, plus Mýrdalsjökull views and South Coast stops.
“Hydraulic/suspension broke but our guide made the mistake of it”
Small-group Reykjavik day trip: Golden Circle, Kerid crater, and Blue Lagoon comfort ticket with mud mask and drink.
“This was an amazing full day trip! Tony, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and helped make our trip fun and memorable. There was plenty of time at each stop, the Blue Lagoon was fabulous with about 2 hours to soak and relax.”
Walk the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel in South Iceland for about an hour, with helmets, headlamps, winter crampons, and pitch-dark silence.
“Everything!!! The darkness when the lights go off! The Guide was owesome :) Thanks!”
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip with Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Strokkur, Kerid crater, and a warm Secret Lagoon soak.
“It was a truly amazing day and Sindri our guide was fantastic from BusTravel Iceland with wonderful stories about Iceland including the history of the country and so much information on the volcanic activity! The sites were all beautifully maintained with great facilities at each stop. Prices for food and drink are high, but that is across the country. We were blessed with a sunny day so everything was just beautiful , the secret lagoon was a wonderful ending to the day! Thank you!”
11-hour Golden Circle minibus to Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, Kerið and Blue Lagoon, with comfort package entry included.
“Monia was an excellent guide she knew so much and kept us entertained for the whole day. We went to blue lagoon first which was perfect virtually had it to ourselves amazing experience. All the next visits worked well with enough time at each. Bus pick up was very good. Whole day was worth it. Weather was perfect to. Would definitely recommend”
Small group Golden Circle plus Kerid and a geothermal lagoon soak. See Thingvellir, geysers, Gullfoss, then relax in Blue Lagoon or Hvammsvik.
“Pickup and dropoff at the hotel and at every point in the tour went smoothly, Kristoph was informative, funny and extremely good at his job. Cannot recommend this highly enough!!! Sign up for the hot springs in advance - it is absolutely worth it. Best birthday of my life. No exaggeration.”
Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields near Reykjavík, feel the smooth tölt gait, and enjoy top facilities at Íshestar Stables.
“what an absolutely amazing day . horses are well looked after and staff are amazing!!”
