Laki Volcano Day Trip

On this day trip to Laki Volcano, we’ll encounter one of the most breathtaking landscapes in southern Iceland and discover the history and effects of its eruption over 200 years ago.

Laki Volcano Day Trip

At 9 am, we'll pick you up from your selected point in Kirkjubæjarklaustur and hop on a jeep for the drive to Laki Volcano, an hour and a half away. During the tour, we'll learn about the history of this significant volcanic rift, which, when it erupted 200 years ago, changed the climate of Europe and caused the deaths of a quarter of the Icelandic population.

Once we arrive, we'll drive up the mountain for two and a half hours to enjoy views of the craters and Vatnajökull glacier. Participants can take pictures and enjoy a picnic lunch they brought for the excursion. From this point, we’ll continue traveling to the Tjarnargígur crater, walking around it to reach the lake that has formed inside. Another stop will be the hidden waterfall of Fagrifoss, where we’ll hike through its narrow gorge.

Lastly, we'll return to the jeep and head back to Kirkjubæjarklaustur, completing the activity after 9 hours from the pick-up time.