INSIDE THE VOLCANO
*Self Drive*
Enter Þríhnúkagígur volcano and descend into the only accessible lava chamber on planet Earth. What awaits you down there is truly magnificent.
The dormant Þríhnúkagígur volcano is a unique natural phenomenon. By setting up the necessary gear and equipment, we’ve created a tour that opens the door to a new world.
The name
The volcano’s name Þríhnúkagígur, mostly unpronounceable for anyone other than locals, would be directly translated as ‘Three Peaks Crater’.
The only accessible lava chamber on Earth
Þríhnúkar is a safely dormant volcano that has erupted three times. The last eruption, which took place about 4,500 years ago, left behind a unique natural phenomena: Þríhnúkagígur. It is truly one of a kind and the only accessible lava chamber on Earth. Inside, the beautiful coloration and unique rock formations represent all the shades and shapes of the earth where its size is enormous and to some extent intimidating.
Walking Distance:
Approximately 3.5 km (2 miles) each way. The walk usually takes around 45–50 minutes (depending on the condition of people in the group). A guide will be with you at all times during the walk.
BOOK TODAY AND EXPERIENCE A JOURNEY TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE EARTH
What do I need to bring?
- Good shoes – We recommend wearing hiking boots on the tour since the trail is rocky and can get wet and muddy on a rainy day.
- Outdoor clothing – The weather in the mountains can be very different from the conditions in the city. It’s important for guests to realize that the weather is very unpredictable, and you should definitely bring warm, rainproof clothes with you, even if the weather in Reykjavík is nice and the forecast looks good. It’s always the same temperature inside the crater – about 3°C (37°F). That’s cold!
- A camera – You will want to remember this trip. You can take as many pictures as you want!
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| FITNESS LEVEL | Moderate: 2 out of 5. No knowledge of hiking or climbing is required. However this is NOT a tour for those in limited physical shape. |
| AGE LIMIT | 8 years old, but we do make exceptions. Children that are able to hike 3.5 kilometers each way, even in bad weather, are welcome to join the tour. |
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Meeting Point |
| DURATION | 5-6 hours |
| CANCELLATION POLICY | We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before event. |
This tour is operated by a trusted partner of Midgard:
We have carefully selected very few trusted partners. We have a close relationship with each one of them and years of experience of booking tours with them.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Inside the Volcano (see Google Maps) |
| DURATION | 5-6 hours |
Do you have any questions? Contact us here, send us an email to adventure@midgard.is or call us at +354 578 3370 from 09:00 – 17:00 all weekdays.
Did you know that Midgard Adventure is also a travel agency? We will happily arrange your entire holiday for you. Contact us.
Do you need accommodation? Midgard Base Camp offers bunk beds and private rooms. It´s the ideal base camp for you adventure travel in South Iceland. Midgard Base Camp also has a restaurant, a bar and a café.
