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The 15 Best Volcano Tours in Iceland

80 tours  ·  from $26 a head

The whole island is the tour. These 15 cover the Reykjanes eruption sites, the Golden Circle craters, lava tubes and the geothermal baths, with weather cancellations and how much of each day is driving.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater - Hveragerði Gives You A Short First Break
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

1.Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24,485 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $82Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide and travel by air-conditioned bus from Reykjavik to Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerið Crater. Guides such as Barbara, Andrea, Gary, and Eagle add Icelandic stories, geology, and humor. Choose an early departure if seeing Kerið matters.

“fantastic day, Gary and Eugene were brilliant, the stops were amazing and Gary’s insight and knowledge was very interesting, Great trip and value”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - Reykjavik pickup: allow time for confusion
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

2.From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,009 reviews · 10 hours · from $132

Spend 10 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik, with a 1.5-hour soak at the Secret Lagoon. Expect an English-speaking guide, a comfortable bus, Kerið crater, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir. Guides such as Sunny, Jessica, Anna, and Daniel are known for lively stories and clear timing.

“We had an amazing day, our guide was Anna, driver Micheal. Anna was just incredible, her knowledge and sense of humour made for the perfect day. Micheal was a great driver, it was such a comfortable ride. The scenery was just breathtaking, the secret lagoon was amazing. Just the perfect day”

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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater - Thingvellir: where geology and government meet
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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

3.Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,631 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $249Top rated

Spend a full day with Nicetravel visiting Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Small groups of up to 19 ride in a heated vehicle with Wi-Fi. Guides such as Halldor, Monika, and Walter are known for lively stories and smart timing.

“it was a 10/10 experience! Eliah was such an amazing tour guide, can tell how much he enjoys it and he made the entire tour so much more enjoyable! the tour itself is the best thing i’ve ever done, 10000% recommend”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Thingvellir connects Icelandic politics and geology
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

4.Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,270 reviews · 11 hours · from $249

Join NiceTravel for an 11-hour minibus tour from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Guides such as Christina, Filip, David, and Thorri add local stories, music, and occasional bonus stops. About two hours at the lagoon closes the day.

“It was a very nice tour! Our guide Christina was very kind and did a great tour with us. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Reykjavik: LAVA SHOW - Immersive Experience Entry Ticket - The opening video puts Reykjavík’s volcanoes in context
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Reykjavik: LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

5.Reykjavik: LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,360 reviews · 50 - 75 minutes · from $54Best value

Reykjavík’s Lava Show brings real molten lava into a safe indoor setting. An English-speaking host explains Icelandic eruptions, geology, and volcanic risks as you feel the heat up close. Choose Classic or Premium, which adds a drink, balcony seating, a furnace-room visit, and a lava souvenir.

“a fantastic, informative show. Definitely recommend this unique experience. Samantha was extremley knowledgable and answered all questions.”

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Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade - The film sets the volcanic scene
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Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket – Optional Premium Upgrade

6.Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket – Optional Premium Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,278 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $54

At Reykjavik’s Lava Show, a host such as Mariana, Samantha, Neil, or Ian explains Icelandic volcanism before pouring superheated real lava in front of you. Expect a 50 to 70 minute English presentation, a hot showroom, audience questions, and an optional Premium upgrade with lounge access, a drink, backstage visit, and lava souvenir.

“Definitely worth doing the upgraded experience! The back show program and the additional information plus getting a souvenir piece of lava was pretty cool!”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater: a short stop with a big volcanic story
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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

7.Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,826 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend about 8.5 hours visiting Kerid Crater, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir from Reykjavik. A professional guide such as Petra, Tomas, Barbara, or Anna may lead the day, with pickup, a comfortable coach, lunch time, and plenty of photo stops included.

“One of the best experiences ever definitely recommend it to anyone looking to see iceland and everything it has to offer”

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Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour - Arriving at the stable and meeting your horse
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Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

8.Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,383 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $142

Ride a calm Icelandic horse for 1.5 to 2 hours across the Redhills and lava fields near Reykjavik. Guides match horses to your ability, divide groups by pace, and may introduce you to the famous tölt. Pickup, helmets, rainwear, and hot drinks are available.

“Wow, what an experience this was, both myself and my husband really enjoyed the horse ride the horses were amazing, the guides great and the scenery was just outstanding! We are both very much new to horses, not experienced at all and yet it was fantastic! I recommend to anyone! Thank you for a great day!”

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The Lava Tunnel Tour - Raufarhólshellir - Walking into the tunnel with a helmet and headlamp
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The Lava Tunnel Tour – Raufarhólshellir

9.The Lava Tunnel Tour – Raufarhólshellir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,373 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $74

At Raufarhólshellir, an English-speaking guide leads you through a 5,200-year-old lava tunnel formed during the Leitahraun eruption. You walk about an hour over rocky ground and stairs, with helmets, headlamps, and lit platforms provided. Guides such as Meagan, Alex, and Benjamin are praised for clear, funny explanations.

“The tour was easy to book. We enjoyed the tour because it was very informative about the cave and how lava tunnels get formed.”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - Walking toward Mýrdalsjökull in crampons
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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

10.From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,110 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $194

From Vík, you ride a high-clearance Super Jeep across Mýrdalssandur to Mýrdalsjökull, then walk with crampons into the changing Katla Ice Cave. Guides such as Helgi, Peter, Alex, and Kamil add geology, humor, and careful support. Some options include Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.

“Helgi, our tour guide was the highlight of this trip! The cave its self was cool but underwhelming compared to the expectations. It is essentially a room you can walk in and turn around in. Helgi was so knowledgeable and had the greatest sense of humor. He made our excursion well worth the money! We learned so much about the history of Iceland and Katla, all while laughing and making sure we had a great day. Couldn’t recommend Helgi enough!”

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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour - Strokkur puts on the reliable show
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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

11.Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,932 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $253

Spend 11 hours with a guide such as Siggie, Dooley, or Ottar visiting Iceland’s Golden Circle, Kerið crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Transport, entry fees, a towel, silica mask, and one drink are included. Expect a full day with scenic stops, local stories, and time to relax.

“Fabulous trip seeing lots of interesting sites with great guide. Highlight at the end was the Blue Lagoon!”

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Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel: Underground Expedition - What the one-hour route is really like
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Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel: Underground Expedition

12.Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel: Underground Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,717 reviews · 1 hour · from $73

Walk through Raufarhólshellir, a 5,000-year-old lava tube near Reykjavík, with an English-speaking guide. Expect rough ground, a footbridge, colorful rock, winter ice, helmets, and a short spell in complete darkness. The one-hour tour costs $73 and runs year-round.

“Loved our guide! She was very funny and informative. She made the experience a great one. Her love of volcanology shined through. We enjoyed the short hike and learning about how lava tunnels are formed and experiencing total darkness and quietness in the tunnel.”

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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik - Reykjavik pickup and the shared coach
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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

13.Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,660 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $127

Spend about 10 hours visiting Kerid Crater, Gullfoss, Strokkur and Thingvellir, then soak in the Secret Lagoon. A guide such as Sunny, Thor or Heike adds Icelandic stories while a shared coach handles the driving from Reykjavik. Towels and food cost extra.

“We learn and saw some of the most beautiful spectacular landscape that I believe ever seen on this planet! Our tour guy Alain was quite knowledgeable of the events taking places in Iceland and some pretty cool history and recommendations that he also provided. I've been back home for about 2 weeks now and all I want to do is go back, book another excursion and see more of this country! Definitely Iceland has grown on me and has a piece of my heart that I'll always remember and cherish.”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour - Þingvellir: rift valley and national story
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour

14.Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,583 reviews · 11 hours · from $252

Travel from Reykjavík by minibus to Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerið crater, then soak at the Blue Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Tom, Siggie, Thorey, and Monia add stories and local detail. Admission, towel, face mask, drink, WiFi, and pickup are included.

“We had an amazing day , starting with the morning at the blue lagoon and then onwards to a golden circle tour seeing lots of notable sights including geysirs and foss a lar waterfalls. Our tour guide Siggie was exceptional and very entertaining, his enthusiasm and knowledge was second to none. Highly recommended!!”

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Mývatn: Myvatn Nature Baths Admission Ticket - Why the volcanic setting matters
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Mývatn: Myvatn Nature Baths Admission Ticket

15.Mývatn: Myvatn Nature Baths Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,562 reviews · from $58

Spend a full day at Myvatn Nature Baths, soaking in geothermal water drawn from 2,500 meters below ground. Enjoy steam baths, volcanic views, a swim-up bar, changing rooms, showers, lockers, and Café Kvika. Bring a towel and swimsuit, or rent them on site.

“Despite the rain it was a very nice experience. The baths are beautiful and all the check-in process has been really easy and quick.”

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