Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike
The Official Local Operator
Small-Group & Private Volcano Tours In Grindavik
Why Book Your Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike
with Local Guides?
Our guides are locals from Grindavík and have been on the ground for every Fagradalsfjall eruption since 2021. We were among the very first operators to guide travelers at the site and continued running tours even through the Covid period, when very few companies were operating. When you book with us, you join a real Iceland volcano hike with experienced local guides who truly know this landscape — not a reseller.
Choose a small-group volcano tour or a private Fagradalsfjall hike from Reykjavík, or meet us directly on the Reykjanes Peninsula for a self-drive experience led by certified Icelandic guides.
-
Licensed and registered with the Icelandic Tourist Board
-
Routes are constantly updated after the 2021–2025 Fagradalsfjall eruptions
-
Clear safety briefings and gear guidance before every hike
-
Start from Reykjavík or meet in Grindavík for easy access to the volcano area
Operated by 2Go Iceland Travel, a licensed Iceland travel agency since 2012.
Our team of local experts has guided thousands of guests on the Fagradalsfjall volcano tour since March 2021.
Local Experience You Can Trust
Story of the Fagradalsfjall Volcano Eruption – From 2021 to 2025 Events
The first volcanic crater at Fagradalsfjall Volcano a few days after the eruption started.
Our guests enjoying the lava show at Fagradalsfjall Volano.
"The Fagradalsfjall volcano hike is not just a walk on lava. This area has been shaped by several eruptions since 2021, and your guide explains what you are seeing on the way."
In March 2021, the Reykjanes Peninsula witnessed Iceland’s first volcanic eruption in over 800 years. A fissure opened near Fagradalsfjall, near Grindavík, following weeks of seismic activity that shook Reykjavík, Keflavík, and surrounding towns. The Icelandic MET Office recorded over 4,000 earthquakes, signaling the return of volcanic activity in the area.
The eruption officially began on March 19, 2021, when residents of Grindavík saw lava glowing in the night sky. Fortunately, the lava flowed safely into an uninhabited valley near Geldingadalir, offering a rare chance to hike to an active volcano in a secure and controlled environment. This location quickly became one of Iceland’s most visited sites within the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark. This is why a guided Fagradalsfjall volcano tour is recommended. Trails change often, and local guides know which routes are open and safe each day.
The landscape continued evolving after eruptions in 2022 and 2023 at Meradalir and Litli-Hrútur. In 2024 and 2025, renewed activity near Grindavík brought more lava flows and gas vents, reshaping trails and drawing renewed global attention.
Today, the Fagradalsfjall volcano hike is a must-do experience. You’ll walk across fresh lava fields, steaming ground, and newly formed craters—guided by certified local experts who live in the area and witnessed the eruption first-hand. This volcano hike on the Reykjanes Peninsula offers flexible starting points, small-group or private tour options, and insights into Iceland’s geology.
👉 Learn more in our detailed FAQs here.
Looking for a different Private Tour in Iceland?
Explore more private tour options across Iceland. Customize your start time and pick-up location, and combine your volcano hike with experiences like the Blue Lagoon, glacier walks, or ATV rides around the lava fields.
Visit 2Go Iceland Travel to create fully tailored adventures for every type of traveler.