Inside the Volcano Thrihnukagigur Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

Descend into the vast and vibrant magma chamber of a dormant volcano. Journey into the depths of the Thrihnukagigur volcano for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Iceland is the only place in the world where a tour like this exists, so don't miss your chance to have a great adventure.

This trip will begin when you depart Reykjavik and head to the Blue Mountains, or Blafjoll in Icelandic, which sits just on the outskirts of the capital area.

Once you arrive at the base, you will get a brief explanation of the adventure ahead, learn some interesting facts about this unique volcano, and get the chance to ask your guide all the questions you might have.

From here, you will head out to the lava fields and hike to the volcano entrance for about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers). Once you arrive at the Thrihnukagigur volcano, the magic happens, and you will descend into its vast interior in an impressive one-of-a-kind elevator.

Nowhere else in the world can you enter a magma chamber this way, which is part of what makes this tour so unique and worthwhile. This lift journey toward the centre of the earth covers 650 feet (198 metres) and takes about six minutes.

During your slow descent, the beauty of the magma chamber will become instantly apparent. Intense heat and pressure from Thrihnukagigur’s most recent eruption, over four thousand years ago, gave the rocks an incredible coloration and texture.

Expect to see smooth walls and bizarre formations in yellows, blues, reds, violets, and oranges, which are so vibrant that it’s difficult to believe that they are natural.

It is not just the beauty of the space that will awe you; it is also its sheer scale. To give some perspective on the size of the chamber, enormous monuments such as the Statue of Liberty and Reykjavik’s iconic Hallgrimskirkja church could easily fit inside it. The ground within the chamber is even large enough to fit three basketball fields in this otherworldly experience. 

Once your descent down the chamber is complete, your guide will let you out of the elevator, and you can explore for half an hour on the volcano's ground. You will want your camera on hand, as everything, from the light falling from overhead to the most minute details of the lava rock, is worthy of a photograph. 

Remember as you explore that it is only by a strange, unexpected geological process that this tour is even possible. When a volcano becomes dormant, the magma chamber usually cools and solidifies, yet for some reason in Thrihnukagigur, it drained away, leaving behind this unimaginably beautiful space.

After your exploration, you will return to the elevator for a gentle ascent back into the bright, open world. Once you reach the surface, you will have a meal of Icelandic meat soup, hot beverages, and snacks, which you can enjoy before hiking the 2 miles (3,2 km) back to the base. End the tour back in Reykjavik with a relaxing transfer back to the nearby city.

This experience is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to descend into a dormant volcano and explore its stunning magma chamber. Do not let this opportunity pass you by. Check availability now by choosing a date.