Iceland Volcano Hike
Tailored Adventure Tour
Iceland volcano hike
Experience the majestic landscapes of Iceland on our Iceland Volcano Hike, a customizable adventure designed to suit your unique fitness level and preferred style of exploration. This tour, exclusively available as a private option, offers several route choices based on current conditions and your group's adventure spirit.
General tour details
Availability: Private tour only
Price: Contact us for pricing
Start Time: Customizable
Duration: Flexible duration
Meeting Point: Skaftafell, Freysnes fuel station
Ability Level: Easy or challenging (with customizable routes)
What to Bring: Hiking boots, waterproof outer layers, warm clothing, gloves, sunglasses, camera, lunch or snack, water bottle, and a small backpack
By purchasing a ticket and /or joining tour with Glacier and Volcano Expeditions you hereby accept our terms and conditions
To book please Contact us for pricing and availability
Explore On Your Terms
Embark on a journey into the stunning Icelandic wilderness, starting off the beaten path from the get-go. The Iceland Volcano Hike leads you up an ancient volcano, enveloped in lush green moss, with awe-inspiring views of Iceland’s highest mountain, Hvannadalshnúkur, and the expansive Vatnajökull ice cap.
You can select from multiple route oprtions to accommodate your fitness ability and adventure style to decide whether you prefer a more leisurely pace or a rigorous climb.
Iceland volcano hike tour description
A scenic adventure in the Icelandic wilderness
Embark on the Iceland Volcano Hike, a unique journey that takes you off the beaten path from the very start. This trek ascends an ancient volcano clothed in lush, green moss, offering breathtaking vistas of some of Iceland's most iconic landscapes.
Stunning Landscapes
As you climb steadily, you will navigate diverse terrains, including small streams filled with sparkling, pure drinking water—perfect for refilling your water bottle. Your ascent rewards you with spectacular panoramic views of Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland’s highest mountain, and the expansive outlets of Vatnajökull ice cap.
Unforgettable Experience
At the viewpoint, you'll soak in sweeping sights of multiple major outlet glaciers and the distant ocean. Ample time is allocated for photo opportunities, letting you capture the serene beauty of your surroundings. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the highest point, taking in the stunning landscape as you recharge for the next leg of your adventure.
After lunch, we will continue our descent, completing a scenic circuit back to your starting point. The Iceland Volcano Hike promises a memorable experience that combines natural beauty and a sense of adventure.
The Iceland Volcano Hike is highly recommended for fit adventure seekers and photographers. This is not an established or marked hiking trail, this is a pure Icelandic wilderness adventure!
To book please Contact us for pricing as this tour is only available on request as a private tour.
Personalized Experience
With ample opportunities for photo stops and a chance to savor lunch at a scenic viewpoint, the Iceland Volcano Hike provides an unforgettable experience for adventure seekers and photographers alike. This is not just a hike; it’s a customized Icelandic wilderness adventure, where your preferences dictate the journey.
To book your unique adventure, please contact us for pricing and availability. Your journey awaits!
Highlights of the Hike
Diverse Landscapes: Traverse through volcanic terrains with fascinating rock formations and navigate beautiful valleys with vibrant streams filled with icy, pure drinking water to refresh your spirits.
Wilderness experience: The Icelandic wilderness is majestic and the locations that we hike in are rarely visited by others, locals and tourists alike.
Panoramic Views: Throughout your journey there are will be sweeping vistas encompassing Iceland’s highest volcano, significant outlet glaciers, and the distant ocean.
Please read and consider the following
The physical aspect to the tour
This is a physical tour that is suitable for those who are accustomed to hiking or exercise. The hike involves walking within a dynamic environment and therefore the route that we take changes frequently due to environmental developments. The hike does involve walking over terrain that is not a formed path. This terrain is often challenging as it involves steep loose gravel, loose rocks and boulders. The route that we take may be wet and muddy and your shoes may become wet and muddy as a result.
Mountain hiking is physically demanding and requires a high level of fitness in order to be able to safely and comfortably enjoy the activity. If you have any medical issues such as recent injuries or surgeries, history of dislocations, or any other conditions please contact us to discuss the feasibility of the tour. Please refer to the terms and conditions for more details.
Participant health and medical conditions
You are required to inform Glacier and Volcano Expeditions of any health or pre-existing medical conditions prior to making a reservation.
The health and pre-existing medical conditions that you need to notify Glacier and Volcano Expeditions of includes any medical issues, injury, surgery, impairments, disabilities, psychological conditions, overweight, pregnancy, prosthetic implants, diseases or anything that may hinder your ability to complete the tour or endanger others.
Please contact us prior to making a reservation in order to ensure that it is safe and comfortable for you to participate in the tour.
Glacier and Volcano Expeditions reserve the right to refuse participation to guests who who have not informed us of the above information prior to making a reservation since this may put the client’s well-being and safety at risk. Should we refuse a guest to participate based on the above circumstances our cancellation policy that is outlined in our terms and conditions will apply.
Associated risk
All outdoor activities involve an element of inherent risk and the tours offered by Glacier and Volcano Expeditions are no exception. Each tour is led by professional guides experienced in recognising, assessing, and managing known and foreseeable risks in wilderness environments. While every effort is made to mitigate and manage these risks, participants should understand that inherent risks—both known and unknown—cannot be entirely eliminated.
By purchasing a ticket for a group or private tour with Glacier and Volcano Expeditions, you acknowledge and agree to our terms and conditions.