Laki Volcano Day Trip

On this day trip to Laki Volcano, we will 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 will 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 will learn about the history of this huge volcanic rift that, when it erupted 200 years ago, changed the climate of Europe and resulted in the deaths of a quarter of the Icelandic population.

Upon arrival, we will drive up the mountain for two and a half hours to enjoy views of the craters and the Vatnajökull glacier. A picnic lunch can be enjoyed during this part of the excursion.

We will then continue to the Tjarnargígur crater to walk around it and reach the lake formed inside. Another site we will visit is the hidden waterfall of Fagrifoss, where we will hike through its narrow gorge.

Finally, we will return to the jeep and head back to Kirkjubæjarklaustur, concluding the activity after 9 hours from the pick-up time.