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The 15 Best Volcano Tours from Reykjavik

55 tours  ·  from $26 a head

Almost everything volcanic in Iceland leaves from the capital. These 15 cover the eruption sites, the Golden Circle, the lava tubes and the caves, with pickup points and the winter weather that cancels them.

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: 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

4.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

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.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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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

9.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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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

10.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

11.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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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour - Laugarvatn and the geothermal bakery tradition
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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour

12.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,550 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $139

See Iceland’s top Golden Circle sights, the colorful Kerid Crater, and finish with two hours at either Blue Lagoon or Hvammsvik Hot Springs. A guide such as Christina, Filip, or Kristoph handles the driving, timing, stories, and hotel pickup for groups of up to 19.

“This is a long day, but worth it to check off a lot of things in a small window of time. Just know that if you have a rental car, you can do it all on your own. If no transportation, this tour helps a lot and the information from the guide is largely helpful (we had Olie, who was a delightful man with a very interesting personal background, but who rubbed some guests the wrong way, I think, because of his deadpan humor -- they didn't know if he was joking or not). Each of the stops was interesting in its own way. Olie provided cramp-ons to everyone to…”

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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Kerið Small Group Tour - Gullfoss and the force of glacial water
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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Kerið Small Group Tour

13.Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Kerið Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,426 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $148

Spend about nine hours visiting Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, Kerið Crater, and the Secret Lagoon with a guide and up to 18 fellow passengers. Pickup and return transport from selected Reykjavík points, WiFi, and lagoon entry are included. Bring swimwear, layers, and shoes with good grip.

“This was nice to have a driver to give local highlights and take us to the given areas. Made it easy to relax and enjoy the trip.”

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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields - Starting at Íshestar Stables in Hafnarfjörður
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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

14.From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,356 reviews · from $141

At Íshestar Stables near Hafnarfjörður, you’ll ride friendly Icelandic horses for about 1.5 hours through lava fields and green hills. Guides such as Sonya help beginners feel secure, while confident riders may try the smooth tölt. Warm overalls, helmets, boots, and rainwear are provided.

“The day was brilliant. picked up by mini bus local to our hotel. took 30mins to get to riding centre. all waterproof clothing and helmets provided. very informative guides and great photo opportunities. horses were very tame and lovely to ride, me and my family stayed in the slow riding group as had never rode a horse, opportunities for others to join another group to gallop so was a nice balance. would highly recommend and we'll worth the money 😁🐎”

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour - The Super Jeep ride from Vík
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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour

15.Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,244 reviews · 12 hours · from $275

Travel from Reykjavík to Vík, then ride a Super Jeep across Mýrdalsjökull to Katla Ice Cave. A guide such as Paul, Hawk, or Alex may lead the glacier visit, with helmets, crampons, and beginner-friendly instruction included. Waterfalls, WiFi, and small groups round out the 12-hour day.

“The tour was wonderful and we got to hit up several locations of natural beauty (waterfalls, ice caves) within the day. Our tour guide to the ice cave (Eliza) was super knowledgeable about Iceland and our route, and throughout the journey shared information about the country, geological studies in Iceland, and some folklore. Once we were handed over to the super jeep, our next tour guide (Siggi) was equally knowledgeable, helped us safely navigate the Katla ice caves, and was at hand to answer any and all questions the group had. I really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to others! For those who are more interested in exploring…”

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