Reykjavik Attractions Logo

Private Volcano Hike to Fagradalsfjall

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration
3 hours
Price from

122.609 ISK

Hiking tour to Fagradalsfjall

Hike to the 2021 Fagradalsfjall Volcanic Crater

Join us on an unforgettable adventure to the site of one of Iceland's most dramatic recent eruptions. This guided hike leads you right to the Fagradalsfjall volcanic crater, which burst into life in 2021 and reshaped the landscape of the Reykjanes Peninsula.

What to Expect

This is a 7 km round-trip hike lasting roughly 3 hours. The trail winds through fresh lava fields and rugged terrain before rewarding you with spectacular views of the crater and the valley shaped by the 2021 eruption. Your guide will share the fascinating story of the eruption and the geology of this volcanic hotspot along the way.

Tour Highlights

Stand at the edge of the 2021 Fagradalsfjall crater, walk across fresh lava that is still steaming in places, and soak in sweeping views across the Reykjanes Peninsula. It is a moderate 7 km hike, about 3 hours in total, perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone curious about Iceland's living geology.

  • If the conditions require using mini crampons, we will provide them for you
  • Private transportation
  • Parking Fees

The area where the hike takes place, although not far from the road, is known for having mountain-like weather conditions. Therefore, you must be prepared and equipped for all kinds of weather. Here is the list of equipment we recommend:

  • Proper hiking boots
  • Warm clothes, but most importantly: windproof and rainproof clothes. You need to wear them or have them in your backpack
  • Plenty of water
  • Food and snacks
  • Beanie, gloves, scarf
  • Warm socks in winter
  • (Optional) Hiking poles

  • Hike to Fagradalsfjall

    The hike takes about 3 hours in total to the viewpoint to the eruption site of 2021

2-4 hours of hiking to some steaming lava fields

Please note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Up for Another Adventure?

View all tours
© 2026 Hello Goodbye ehf. All rights reserved.