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Volcano Tours in Iceland: The 15 Best Craters & Lava Fields

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Craters you can walk into, lava fields still warm underfoot and the odd eruption with a viewing path. The 15 below cover Kerid, the Reykjanes fissures and the longer highland runs, with prices and how much walking each involves.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater - The 40-minute ride through southern Iceland
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

1.Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24,485 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $82Our pick

Spend 7 to 8.5 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik by air-conditioned bus. Visit Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerið, with guides such as Barbara, Andrea, or Gary sharing Icelandic stories, geology, and folklore. Choose an early departure if you want Kerið and less crowded stops.

“Whole trip amazing. Only slight problem is that I could hardly hear the guide speaking on the coach. Seemed bit muffled at timrs. heI did ask hom if he could speak bit louder as I am bit hard of hearing. He was an excellent guide though and very knowledgeable and interesting when I could hear some of what he said. A lovely day. Excellent.”

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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater - Pickup from Reykjavik and the small-group vehicle
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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

2.Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,631 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $249Top rated

Spend a packed Iceland day visiting Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Nicetravel uses groups of up to 19, includes entrance tickets, Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, a towel, silica mask, and one drink at the lagoon. Guides such as Monika, Halldor, and Dominique are praised for humor and useful local detail.

“Long day filled with all the must see stuff outside Reykjavik. Guide, Collin was knowledgeable, funny and helpful! Recommend highly without hesitation.”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Starting in Reykjavik with a minibus pickup
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

3.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,351 reviews · from $243

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Elias, Christina, Filip, or Walter, visiting Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. You get hotel pickup, minibus transport, Wi-Fi, crater entry, lagoon admission, and a towel. Expect a busy but well-paced day with time for walks, photos, food, and a two-hour soak.

“It was fantastic! Filip was a great guide, a lot of info about Iceland, great playlist and amazing extra stops.”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater and its red volcanic bowl
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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

4.Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,826 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Reykjavik to Kerid Crater, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss Falls, and Thingvellir National Park on an English-language coach tour. Guides such as Petra, Barbara, Tomas, and Anna explain Iceland’s geology and history, with meal, restroom, and photo stops built into the day. Check your departure time carefully, since 12:00 or later departures exclude Kerid.

“Make sure you have warm clothes especially gloves. Absolutely loved this trip. Eva was so knowledgeable and very friendly. Brian was a lovely driver also.”

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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour - Strokkur’s regular bursts of hot water
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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

5.Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,932 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $253

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide visiting Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerið before relaxing at the Blue Lagoon. Groups are limited to 18, pickup is available in central Reykjavik, and the price includes a towel, silica mud mask, and first drink at the lagoon.

“What a trip ! We had the most amazing day , helped by the perfect weather and great guide (Dooley). If you only do one day trip this has to be the one !”

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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater and its red volcanic walls
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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

6.Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,660 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $127

Travel from Reykjavik to Kerid Crater, Thingvellir, Gullfoss, and Strokkur, then soak in the Secret Lagoon. Guides such as Sunny, Thor, Heidi, and Daniel add Icelandic history, geology, humor, and practical tips. The shared coach holds up to 49 people, and the $127 price includes transport and listed admissions, but not food or towels.

“Simon was a careful driver and Edward was a knowledgeable and interesting guide. Each of the sites were well worth the trip!”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour - Thingvellir: where geology and Icelandic history meet
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour

7.Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,583 reviews · 11 hours · from $252

Travel from Reykjavík by small-group minibus to Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, Kerið crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Your English-speaking guide handles the long day, with towels, a silica mask, and one lagoon drink included. Guides such as Tom, Siggie, Thorey, and Monia are praised for lively stories, clear explanations, and thoughtful help at each stop.

“The best trip we did! Absolutely amazing - we loved our guide (unfortunately I don’t know how to spell her name to thank her again). Well worth the money”

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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour - Thingvellir, where two continents pull apart
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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour

8.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,550 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend about 11 hours exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle with a small group of up to 19 people. Visit Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and Laugarvatn, then choose Blue Lagoon or Hvammsvík Hot Spring. Guides such as Christina, Filip, Kristoph, and Dominika add local stories, music, and geology to the drive.

“This is a long day, but worth it to check off a lot of things in a small window of time. Just know that if you have a rental car, you can do it all on your own. If no transportation, this tour helps a lot and the information from the guide is largely helpful (we had Olie, who was a delightful man with a very interesting personal background, but who rubbed some guests the wrong way, I think, because of his deadpan humor -- they didn't know if he was joking or not). Each of the stops was interesting in its own way. Olie provided cramp-ons to everyone to…”

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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik - What makes Katla’s ice cave unusual
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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

9.Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

From Vík, ride a Super Jeep across rough glacier terrain to Kötlujökull, an outlet of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. With a helmet, crampons, and a certified guide such as Hawk, Gaby, Syra, or Edgar, you walk into a natural ice cave beneath Katla Volcano. Expect striking ice, wind, gravel, and a small cave that may allow only brief group visits.

“Worth seeing. Ride to sight is 40 minutes, off toad& bumpy. Walk on ice is challenging even with clip on ice cleats provided. You need to have reasonable balance and be steady on your feet.”

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Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour - Kleifarvatn starts the day with black sand and quiet water
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Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

10.Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

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

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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Reykjavík: Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site - Seltún starts the day with color and sulfur
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Reykjavík: Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site

11.Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 934 reviews · 7 hours · from $126

Travel from Reykjavík to Seltún and the Geldingadalur Valley for a guided hike across recent lava fields near Fagradalsfjall. The route takes about two hours each way and can be hard in bad weather. Guides such as Dave, Tom, Alain, and Elias are praised for clear explanations and careful pacing. Live lava is not guaranteed.

“"Becky" was an amazing guide. Thank you very much.”

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Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater Small-Group Day Tour - Þingvellir: where Iceland’s parliament and tectonic plates meet
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Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater Small-Group Day Tour

12.Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater Small-Group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 874 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend about eight hours visiting Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerid Crater from Reykjavik in a small group of up to 19. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the roads, timing, and commentary. Pickup is included, lunch is not, and the tour runs in all weather.

“The tour was informative and fun. Lots of walking! Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to hike. Some optional walking involves stairs and slopes”

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From Akureyri: Myvatn Lake, Craters, & Waterfall Tour - Goðafoss: a powerful first stop
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From Akureyri: Myvatn Lake, Craters, & Waterfall Tour

13.Myvatn Lake, Craters, & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 793 reviews · 6 hours · from $187

Travel from Akureyri to North Iceland’s volcanic heart with an English or German-speaking guide. You’ll see Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn’s pseudo craters, Dimmuborgir’s twisted lava, and steaming Námaskarð. Guides such as Nico, Richie, and Kjartan are praised for lively commentary, while the packed lunch keeps this cruise-day excursion moving.

“We started on time. Our guide, Nico, was adept at keeping us entertained and engaged with our surroundings. Perhaps a plan B to stop regurgitating same information about the sheep and horses. We’ve been in Iceland for 4 days now. Same information was disseminated. The Crater and Dark City was an amazing experience.”

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From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist - The drive from Reykjavík to Reykjanes
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From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

14.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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From Reykjavík: Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip - Reykjavík pickup and the ride to Reykjanes
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From Reykjavík: Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip

15.Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 759 reviews · 9 hours · from $259

From Reykjavík, you’ll explore Kleifarvatn, Seltún, and the recent eruption areas near Fagradalsfjall and Litli-Hrutur with an English-speaking guide. The volcanic walk is moderate and can take several hours, followed by 2.5 hours at the Blue Lagoon, including a towel, silica mask, and one drink. Guides such as Beggi, Hler, and Roman are known for lively explanations.

“An incredible adventure! Pick up and drop off, seamless. Our guide, Hler, was super knowledgeable and extremely positive and fun. He really made the experience special. The hike was beautiful and exhilarating and our time at the Blue Lagoon completely rejuvenating! Definitely remember to bring water and some snacks for the day. Highly recommend!!”

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