Meradalir Volcano Day Trip from Reykjavik
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Experience Highlights
Enjoy a half-day trip to Iceland’s volcanic landscape on a tour of the Meradalir volcano from Reykjavík. A comfortable coach will take you from the Icelandic capital to your destination. A local guide will then accompany you on an 8-kilometre walk to explore Lake Kleifarvatn, the ultra-active Fagradalsfjall volcano, the Seltún hot springs and the Reykjanes Peninsula.
- Enjoy a half-day volcanic walk in the afternoon/evening in Iceland
- Travel in a comfortable coach for your return transfers from Reykjavík
- Discover stunning sights such as volcanoes, hot springs and more with your expert local guide
What’s included
- Excursion to the Meradalir volcano from Reykjavík
- Pick-up and drop-off at the designated meeting points
- Professional guide
- Vehicle with air conditioning and Wi-Fi on board
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Step by Step
Discover one of the world’s most significant volcanic regions on a half-day hike to the Meradalir volcano from Reykjavík, taking place in the afternoon and evening.
Upon arrival at your destination, you’ll be accompanied by a local guide who’ll introduce you to the history of the area’s volcanoes, hot springs and other natural wonders such as:
- Lake Kleifarvatn: this is the largest and one of the deepest lakes on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It covers an area of around 9 square kilometres and is 97 metres deep.
- Fagradalsfjall Volcano: you’ll walk for 2 to 4 hours through the mountains and across the lava fields and moss-covered terrain leading up to the volcano. The routes may vary depending on the volcano’s activity.
- Reykjanes Peninsula: you’ll discover green-water lakes and the region’s various volcanic crater areas, which offer a memorable natural landscape.
- Krysuvik Geothermal Area: an area surrounded by volcanic vents and hot springs, with a landscape of hills in various shades. Here you’ll find Seltún Hot Springs, a beautiful natural thermal spring.
Return transport from selected locations in Reykjavík will be provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus, ensuring you travel in comfort from the start to the end of your experience.
Reviews
- QQ.An unforgettable experience, I would like to try to do it again, but without being short of breath.
- ZZ.The lava looked impressive, but with those things with their distance to keep us alive.
- MM.You don't need to have the big body, but you do need to have the mind ready for the big effort.
- NN.If you are in Iceland you must do this tour, it is an exhausting but unforgettable experience.
Other Things You Should Know
- There will be a maximum of 55 participants in this activity
- If you cancel the experience less than 24 hours before it starts, you will not be refunded the amount paid
- In the event of cancellation due to adverse weather conditions, a change of date or a full refund of the amount paid will be offered
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant women, travellers with back problems, or those with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions














