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Inside a Volcano | Þríhnúkagígur - South

Inside a Volcano | Þríhnúkagígur - South

Ever wanted to know what a volcano looks like on the inside? This unique volcano tour takes you literally inside a dormant volcano, through the top crater and to the bottom of its magma chamber, once filled with steaming hot lava. Þríhnúkagígur Volcano is the only place on earth where it is safe to explore a magma chamber on the inside. The volcano has not erupted for 4,000 years and shows no signs of coming to life again anytime soon. Hence, you are safe! Daily from 15 May to 15 October.

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The volcano is located only about 25 minutes' driving distance from Reykjavík, near the Bláfjöll mountain range and skiing area.

A 2.5 km hike over a lava field is required to reach the crater.The walk is moderate (level 2-3 difficulty out of 5 possible) and takes about 45 - 50 minutes. 
 
 

Included

  • Pick-up at your hotel in Reykjavik
  • 5-6 hours tour, about 35-40 minutes inside the volcano
  • Volcano tour of a lifetime
  • All safety gear: Helmets, harnesses etc.
  • Small groups, plenty of guides = personal experience
  • Traditional Icelandic meat soup, coffee/tea and perhaps some sweets as well. Vegetarians will have alternatives.
  • Transfer back to your hotel in Reykjavik

Highlights

  • Volcano tour of a lifetime
  • Explore a magma chamber on the inside
  • Amazing colours in hues of red, yellow and purple
  • 120 metres (400 feet) descend in an open elevator

Please bring with you

  • Good walking/hiking shoes - you need to hike about 2.5 km each way
  • Outdoor warm clothing - the weather may be a lot different than in Reykjavík and there is about 5-6°C (42-42°F) inside the crater.
  • No sneakers and no jeans!
  • A camera - you will want to remember this trip!
  • Your good spirit

Information

  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Participants need to be in good physical condition
 

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