Reykjavik small group tour to the Geldingadalir eruption site
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Reykjavik small group tour to the Geldingadalir eruption site

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Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Validity: 10 hours
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Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the Reykjavik Peninsula in a small-group tour
  • Hike through the Geldingadalir eruption site
  • Admire lava rivers, lava waterfalls, and the Fagradalsfjall mountain
  • Visit the famous Valahnúkamöl bird cliff
What to expect

Enjoy a full-day tour visiting the must-see sights of the Reykjavik Peninsula like the Geldingadalir eruption site, the hot springs of Gunnuhver, and the Valahnúkamöl bird cliff.

Start your day with a short ride along the lava-shaped coast of Iceland. You will then follow your guide on a short (45-minute) hike into the Geldingadalir Valley. Keep your eyes open to see the impressive Fagradalsfjall mountain appear and getting closer you can see the crater spitting up lava in the air.

Your guide will then try to get you as close as possible always keeping your safety in mind. The eruption site is always changing, you might see some lava rivers or waterfalls, or lava pools. After 4 to 5-hours of walking around the erupotion site, you will head back to the car to make your way to the next stop, the hot springs of Gunnuhver a site with incredible mud pools and steam vents.

Next, you will reach the famous bird cliff of Valahnúkamöl. Visit the Reykjanesviti Lighthouse, the oldest structure of its kind in Iceland and you will then make your way back to Reykjavik.

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What's included
  • check Guide
  • check Transportation
  • check Guided hike to the Geldingadalir Valley (Fagradalsfjall Mountain) Eruption Site
  • check Pick up and drop off within Reykjavik
What's not included
  • x_not_included Lunch
Where

Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík, Ísland

Meeting point:
Pickup and drop off are included from locations in Reykjavik, contact the local operator directly to confirm pickup point and time using the contact details in the booking voucher. In case you do not choose the pickup service meet at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík.
What to remember
  • A minimum age of 5 years is required to participate
  • Please remember to dress according to the weather conditions and to bring warm, wind and waterproof clothing
  • You must wear hiking shoes for this tour
  • Keep in mind that lunch is not included, you will make stops during the tour to purchase some lunch or can bring some yourself
  • Keep in mind that the conditions at the eruption site may change last minute, the local operator reserves the right to cancel the tour last minute due to safety reasons. You will receive a full refund in case of a cancellation
  • Pickup and drop off are included from locations in Reykjavik, contact local operator directly to confirm pickup point and time using the contact details in the booking voucher
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Provider
Nicetravel ehf
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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