Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime experience and witness the newly formed lava in the Reykjane Peninsula.
Reykjanes UNESCO Geopark is located on a peninsula divided between two continents. This unique place is on the drift zone between the North American and the Eurasian continental plates, resulting in incredible volcanic activity.
We start the day by exploring one of the most iconic features of the Icelandic volcanic landscape, the boiling mud pools of Seltún, and the steaming and colorful surrounding landscape.
As we drive along the Reykjanes peninsula, you are constantly in the presence of the roaring Atlantic Ocean, endless lava fields, and volcanic craters. It surely is an alien landscape, decorated by windblown palagonite and petrified “troll” formations.
Next up on our adventure is the youngest volcano in Iceland, Fagradalsfjall Volcano, and its surrounding lava fields. We’ll hike up to the craters where you will be able to explore the devastating yet beautiful aftermath of this recent volcanic eruption. You will have 2 hours to view the volcanic features and take pictures.
After the volcano hike, we’ll stop by the bridge between continents, where you can walk between the European and North American continental plates that divide the peninsula.
On our way back to Reykjavík, we’ll stop by the largest mud pool in Iceland, Gunnuhver where you can feel the ground shake from the enormous power released from the boiling water and steam released.
Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult. Tour involves hiking in steep and rocky area.
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<li>Distance: 7 km out and back (4.3 miles)</li>
<li>Elevation: 300 m (984 feet)</li>
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