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Litli Hrutur Active Iceland Volcano Tour
Explore Iceland's new active volcano with this guided tour from Reykjavik





Get up close and personal with Iceland's most recently erupted volcano with this guided tour from Reykjavik.
During the Litli Hrutur Active Iceland Volcano Tour you will make a demanding trek through lava paths of 2-3 hours outbound and 2-3 hours return with a total of 18 km in the company of a professional guide. The safest way to get to know an erupting volcano.
The tour also includes round-trip transfers from Reykjavik in comfortable buses with wi-fi on board. And although it is essential to be in good physical shape to do it, your guide will be waiting for you with Hraun chocolate bars that will give you all the energy you need to not miss a single crater.
Tour details
Included
- Guide
- Transportation
- Wi-Fi on the bus
- Hraun chocolate bar
Not included
- Food
- Drinks
Important information
It is essential to be in good physical shape to do the tour. The hike is long (9 km out and 9 km back), and involves 2-3 hours of walking each way on a gravel road.
During the tour you may be exposed to volcanic contamination if you get too close to the lower part of the active volcano. It is very important that you pay attention to the guide's safety recommendations.
It is mandatory to wear hiking boots for the tour.
It is mandatory to bring enough water and food for the entire duration of the tour.
This tour is only suitable for people from 12 to 70 years old. No exceptions.
Cancellation policy
Tour itinerary
Litli Hrutur Active Iceland Volcano Tour
Difficulty: high
Distance: 18 km
Duration of trek: 4-6 hours
Duration of tour: 10-12 hours
Pick up in Reykjavik
The day starts with pick-up at the Reykjavik bus station at 9:00 am. You will board the vehicle and together with your guide you will drive to the start of the tour.
On the way to Litli-Hrútur (area where the erupting volcano is located) you will pass through a highly volcanic area, where you will see ancient lava fields that have invaded the entire Reykjanes peninsula.

Guided trekking on the Litli Hrutur volcano
Once at the parking lot, you will get out of the vehicle and start the hike to the volcano. Always accompanied by your guide, you will head towards the newly formed lava fields on an exciting hike near the recent eruption.
The hike is almost 20 km in total (approximately 9 km out and 9 km back). With those incredible views in the background, you will make a stop for a refreshing drink of HRAUN chocolate, which means lava in Icelandic.

Return to Reykjavik
The trek will continue until you reach the top of a mountain, where you will be able to see the volcano and the magnificent lava fields from above.
You will return to the parking lot by the same route and the bus will be waiting to take you back to Reykjavik. You will be back in the city 10 to 12 hours after the start of the tour. Depending on the length of the trek and traffic conditions.

What to bring to Litli Hrutur Active Iceland Volcano Tour
- Warm clothing
- Waterproof clothing
- Hiking boots (rental available as an extra)
- Crampons (rental available as an extra)
- Water
- Food