Volcano Tour & Sky Lagoon from Reykjavík

A day tour combining Iceland's volcano country with a soak at the Sky Lagoon. You visit the Seltún geothermal area, hike toward the Fagradalsfjall lava field, stop in Grindavík, then relax in the Sky Lagoon's geothermal water overlooking the ocean.

• Seltún's steaming vents and colourful mineral ground
• A guided hike toward the Fagradalsfjall eruption site
• Fresh fish and chips lunch in the fishing village of Grindavík
• A soak in the Sky Lagoon with ocean views
• Runs on a carbon-neutral coach

Your day, stop by stop

2Seltún geothermal areaSteaming vents and colourful mineral deposits on a short walking loop.

Krýsuvík is a geothermal system on the Reykjanes Peninsula, and Seltún is the part most visitors see: a compact hillside of bubbling mud pots, hissing steam vents and mineral-stained ground in yellows, reds and greys. Wooden walkways and viewing platforms let you get close without stepping on the ground, which is fragile and can be scalding hot. Keep to the boardwalks.

Walking · short boardwalk loop

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3Fagradalsfjall hikeA guided hike of about 5.5 km round trip toward the lava field.

Fagradalsfjall is a volcanic system on the Reykjanes Peninsula that woke in March 2021 after about 6,000 years, the first eruption on the peninsula in almost 800 years. Two more followed at Fagradalsfjall in 2022 and 2023, and since December 2023 the eruptions have been at Sundhnúksgígar near Grindavík. Whether you can hike to the craters depends on current activity.

Distance · about 5.5 km round tripElevation gain · about 300 mDifficulty · moderately challenging

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4Grindavík villageFree time in the fishing village, with fish and chips for lunch.

Grindavík is a fishing town on the Reykjanes peninsula, close to the Blue Lagoon. Before 2023 it had around 3,000 residents. Since an earthquake swarm in October 2023 and the eruptions that followed, the town has been evacuated more than once, and access depends on current advice from the authorities.

Lunch · fresh fish and chips available

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5Sky LagoonRelax in geothermal water with an infinity edge over the ocean.

The day ends at Sky Lagoon, a geothermal lagoon built into the coastline with an infinity edge over the ocean. Your Saman Pass includes the 7-step spa ritual and a towel. After the hike it is a good place to warm up before the coach takes you back to Reykjavík.

Included · lagoon accessExtra · 7-step spa ritual included

About the volcano tour and Sky Lagoon

This day tour is built around the volcanic activity of the Reykjanes peninsula, which produced several new eruptions from 2021 onward. You start at Seltún, a geothermal area of bubbling mud pools and steaming, mineral-streaked ground, then head to Fagradalsfjall for a hike of around 5.5 km round trip with about 300 m of climbing to a viewpoint over the lava field.

From there the coach continues to Grindavík, a fishing village close to the recent eruption sites, where you get free time and the chance to try fresh fish and chips before heading to the Sky Lagoon. The lagoon sits right on the coastline, with an infinity edge that looks out over the sea, and you can add its spa ritual as an extra.

The hike is the main physical part of the day: it is described as moderately challenging rather than easy, so wear proper walking shoes and be ready for changeable weather on the exposed lava field. Because the itinerary depends on an active volcanic area, the operator may adjust or cancel stops if conditions are judged unsafe.

This is a long day, at around 9.5 hours door to door, so it suits travellers happy to be out from morning into the evening. Warm, waterproof layers are essential whatever the season.

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