7-Hours Hiking Tour in Geldingadalir Volcanoes in Reykjanes

Reykjavík7 hours

Duration

7 hours

Start time

10:00

Difficulty

Challenging

Guide languages

English

Overview

Our Volcano hike and Geothermal tour is a great introduction to the influence volcanic activity has had on the landscape of Iceland. This tour explores the Reykjanes Peninsula which is located a short drive from the capital Reykjavík. The peninsula is situated on the fissure line of the mid-Atlantic ridge which is the cause of all the eruptions, earthquakes and other seismic activity in the region.

The highlight of the tour is of course the visit to the eruption sites at Fagradalsfjall and Meradlir volcanoes situated in the Geldingadalir valley. This is Iceland´s most recently active volcano. This is a rare opportunity indeed as there have been very few easily accessible and safe to visit active volcanoes in Iceland in living memory. This tour offers a chance to experience geothermal wonders, natural phenomena, and places of stunning beauty.

Itinerary

Road 425
A walk between the American and Euroasian continental plates at the Bridge between Continents.
Road 42
Kleifarvatn is the third largest lake in the South and one of the deepest lakes in the country. There is considerable geothermal heat in the southern part of the lake. Rumor has it that a monster has stayed at Kleifarvatn and is seen there every now and then. Supposed to have been a worm monster, black in color and about the size of a large whale.
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Seltún has many mudpots and fumaroles, and minerals deposited from geothermal solutions provide colorful sediments. The area is extremely colorful due to mineral deposits from geothermal solutions.
Efstahraun, Grindavik
This tour explores the Reykjanes Peninsula which is located a short drive from the capital Reykjavík. The peninsula is situated on the fissure line of the mid-Atlantic ridge which is the cause of all the eruptions, earthquakes and other seismic activity in the region. This is Iceland´s most recently active volcano. This is a rare opportunity indeed as there have been very few easily accessible and safe to visit active volcanoes in Iceland in living memory.
East of Reykjanes Lighthouse, GPS Points N63° 49' 11.500 W22° 41' 14.623, Grindavik
The mud pools take form where steam from boiling geothermal reservoir water emanates and condenses and mixes with surface water. Accompanying gases such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide make the water acid. This causes alteration of the fresh lava rock to clay.
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The first lighthouse in Iceland was built on Valahnúkur in Reykjanes in the year 1878. In 1905 earthquakes and big waves had done a lot of damage later causing it to be demolished. A new lighthouse was therefore built on Bæjarfell hill in Reykjanes.

What's included

Snacks
Lunch
Free Wifi

Food and drinks

Please note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
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
We make a note to coordinate with the customers regarding pick up time and location, as we pick up at most hotels in Reykjavik. We pick up the clients outside their hotel or airbnb at an agreed upon time, our vehicles are marked with company name, logo and phone number for the recognition of the customer.