The 7 Best Hiking Tours in the Reykjanes Peninsula

1.Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,066 reviews · 9 hours · from $126Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring the Reykjanes Peninsula with a guide such as Omar, Ottar, Colin, or James. Walk roughly two hours each way toward recent eruption sites, then visit Kleifarvatn, Seltún, Gunnuhver, Reykjanes Lighthouse, and the Bridge Between Continents. This is an active day in changeable weather, not a gentle sightseeing loop.

“Very worthwhile day . Windy and icy in spots which made the hike challenging for us 75 year olds but everything else was perfect Omar great guide and driver”

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2.Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 780 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $163

Join a small group hike from Reykjavík to Fagradalsfjall with a geologist or volcanologist such as France, Jasmin, or Giuseppe. Expect a 2 to 3 hour uphill walk across rough volcanic ground, expert explanations of lava and eruptions, wide views, and possible steam or glowing lava when conditions allow.

“Very knowledgeable Tour Guide with a lot of background information about the Vulcan and the special situation in South West Island”

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3.Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $189Top rated

Walk 5 miles across Fagradalsfjall’s fresh volcanic terrain with a local guide such as Oddi, Gudni, or Sigrun. Expect about 984 feet of climbing, steaming lava, strong wind, and changing weather. Reykjavík pickup adds stops at Grindavík, Seltún, and Kleifarvatn. Glowing lava is never guaranteed.

“Oddi went above and beyond our expectations for this Volcano hike. He was very personable and adjusted the locations we saw and stopped at, based on our hiking abilities and what we wanted to accomplish. We had an amazing day experiencing the "warmth" of the 2021 eruption and seeing various hot springs. definitely would hike with Oddi again!”

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4.Volcano Hike and Blue Lagoon Including Admission Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $260

Travel from Reykjavík to the Reykjanes Peninsula for a guided hike across the 2021 Fagradalsfjall eruption field, with possible scenic stops at Kleifarvatn and geothermal areas. Afterward, spend two hours at the Blue Lagoon with a towel, silica mask, and drink included. Guides such as Hler, HBO, Mario, and Siggi are praised for patient support and lively commentary.

“Our guide was great! Lots of info. Everything ran smoothly. Picked up in small bus then taken to larger bus. There was a couple of extra viewpoints on the way overlooking a lake and to see bubbling pools that were an added bonus. The walk on the old lava flow was amazing - so many shapes and textures. Blue lagoon was a nice ending to soak and relax. A day well spent.”

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5.Volcano Hike and Grindavík Visit from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125Best value

Travel from Reykjavík to the Reykjanes Peninsula for a guided walk near Fagradalsfjall’s recent lava fields, then visit Grindavík. Guides such as Leifur, Michael, Albert, and Jonas have led informative outings. Expect raw geology, coastal views, possible weather changes, and a moderate walk with Wi-Fi and air conditioning on board.

“This trip was wonderful!! Great guide. Would highly recommend. All the locations were great and the hike around the lava fields was amazing!!”

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6.Volcano Eruption Site Hike & Reykjanes Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $126

Set out from Reykjavik with a local guide such as Elias, Tom, or Ottar for a moderate volcano hike across mossy lava fields, followed by Reykjanes sights. Expect a long, weather-dependent day with about four hours near Fagradalsfjall, several short stops, onboard Wi-Fi, and no included lunch.

“I travelled with Tom in The Beast. Tom was an amazing guide, he was funny and knowledgeable and it was like hanging out with an eccentric Viking friend, and I know everyone wants that in their lives. The trip to the lava field was brilliant, it's a bit of a climb (uphill there and back) but I think the main difficulty was that we were calf-deep in snow most of the time. We stopped periodically to take pictures of the scenery, had a nice wander around some craters, it was a good time! The bus could have been a bit more comfortable, but honestly, that's just trying to find a…”

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7.Volcano Hike, Visit Grindavík and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 9 hours · from $271

Spend nine hours exploring Reykjanes Geopark with an English-speaking guide. See Seltún’s steaming mud pools, hike about 5.5 km near Fagradalsfjall, visit volcanic Grindavík, and finish at the Blue Lagoon with Comfort admission, a silica mask, drink, and towel.

“You must have a decent level of fitness to do the very interesting hike, blue lagoon helps finish the day off. Our guide I was very knowledgeable about what the day was all about.”

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