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This site will be updated at least daily while the new volcanic eruption is active.
25.May 2010 - 11:20 AM (GMT)
The volcanic activity under Eyjafjallajökull glacier has decreased vastly for the last couple of days and today there is little or no activity. Only a small trace of smoke comes up from the crater, there appears to be no ash in the steam and no ash fall has been reported in Iceland.
All international airports in Iceland are open and all our vacation packages are operated as normal.
Hopes are that this marks the end of the eruption. We will update this information page if anything happens that effects our operation.
21.May 2010 - 5:00 PM (GMT)
The volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull is still active but with less force than previous day. The international airport in Keflavik is open and all our vacation packages are operated as normal.
We ask our customers to follow up on updates from the airlines:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
20.May 2010 - 3:10 PM (GMT)
The Eyjafjallajokull volcano is still erupting but with less force than previous days. All airports in Iceland are open and all our vacation packages are operated as normal.
We ask our customers to follow up on updates from the airlines:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
19.May 2010 - 4:00 PM (GMT)
The volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull is still active. The international airport in Keflavik is open and all our vacation packages are operated as normal.
We ask our customers to follow up on updates from the airlines:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
18.May 2010 - 5:20 PM (GMT)
The volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull is still active. The international airport in Keflavik is open.
We ask our customers to follow up on updates from the airlines:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
17.May 2010 - 4:00 PM (GMT)
The volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull is still active. In the next 24 hours, there are limitations of air traffic in the Icelandic air control area.
For our customers flying to Iceland – we will contact you regarding your trip. If you haven´t heard from us, please call us or send us an email. We provide our customers a 24/7-emergency phone service during their stay in Iceland and we can easily alter your itinerary at a very short notice if needed. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding your planned trip with us.
We ask our customers to follow up on updates from the airlines:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
14.May 2010 - 3:00 PM (GMT)
The volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull is still active. Today, there are limitations of air traffic in the Icelandic air control area. Keflavik airport is closed today and flights from USA are diverted through Akureyri airport. Bus transfer is provided for passengers from Akureyri to Reykjavik. Keflavik airport is however expected to re-open tomorrow, the 15th of May.
For our customers flying to Iceland this weekend – we will contact you regarding your trip. If you haven´t heard from us, please call us or send us an email. We provide our customers a 24/7-emergency phone service during their stay in Iceland and we can easily alter your itinerary at a very short notice if needed. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding your planned trip with us.
We ask our customers to follow up on updates from the airlines:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
12.May 2010 - 3:00 PM (GMT)
The volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull is still active. All airports in Iceland are open and flights are on schedule.
We ask our customers to follow up on updates from the airlines:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
Note! Thursday May 13th is a public holiday. Next update will be on Friday 14th.
10.May 2010 - 2:00 PM (GMT)
The volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull is still active.
We ask our customers to follow up on updates from the airlines as
ash fall might disturb flights the next 24 hours.
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
We want to emphasize that since the eruption started there has always been an international airport open for air traffic and flights have been re-routed to those airports.
6.May 2010 - 11:00 AM (GMT)
The volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull is still active but is not affecting our operation in Iceland. Flights are back to normal and the ring road is open for traffic. We are now offering our customers once in a lifetime experience to view the volcano and witness the ever changing nature in Iceland.
For those who have booked with us this summer, we look forward seeing you and those who are interested in visiting our beautiful island, do not hesitate to contact us with you enquires.
4.May 2010 - 2:30 PM (GMT)
Daily life in Iceland continues as normal, travellers from around the world come and go as all International airports in Iceland are open.
The volcano in Eyjafjallajokull glacier is still erupting but the situation in the area, in regards of people, buildings and animals, is under control. The ring road is open and bridges have been repaired.
30.April 2010 - 4:00 PM (GMT)
There are no changes, all International airports in Iceland are open at the moment.
Next update will be on Monday (3.May)
We ask all our clients to follow up on updates from the airlines:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
29.April 2010 - 2:40 PM (GMT)
More good news. All International airports in Iceland are open. Flights are on schedule and as far as forcasts predict the main airport in Keflavík will stay open.
28.April 2010 - 3:15 PM (GMT)
Good news! The restricted area around the eruption site has been reduced so now we have started to run our South Shore Adventure and Blue Ice Glacier Hike and Climbing.
No major changes have been on the eruption the last couple of days. The ash fall is still causing temporary closing of Keflavik and Reykjavik airports but the air traffic is being re-routed through other airports in Iceland.
We ask all our clients to follow up on updates from the airlines:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
27.April 2010 - 4:00 PM (GMT)
No major changes have been on the eruption the last couple of days. The ash fall has though been causing temporary closing of Keflavik and Reykjavik airports.
We truly recommend this update from the Iceland Tourist board, where you can find further info on the development of the volcanic crater, how the clean-up in the volcanic area is going and that everyday live in Iceland continues as normal.
Regarding flights to/from Iceland, we ask our customers to follow updates from the airlines:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
23.April 2010 - 3:30 PM (GMT)
This second day of summer has been sunny here in Reykjavik. Last night our guests that went on one of our volcano tours had a fantastic time and saw the eruption in all its magnificence.
No changes have been on the eruption the last couple of days. The ash fall however has caused temporary closing of Keflavik and Reykjavik airports. All international flights are directed through Akureyri airport at the time being. Free transport to/from Akureyri airport is provided by the airlines.
We ask all our clients to follow up on updates from the airlines:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
21.April 2010 - 5:00 PM (GMT)
The volcanic eruption under Eyjafjallajökull glacier is ongoing but with positive changes. All airports in Europe have opened and flights throughout Europe are getting back on track but with some delays.
We have re-launched some of our Volcano tours.
Tomorrow is a public holiday here in Iceland where we celebrate an old tradition and welcome the first day of summer. There will be no updates made on this page unless there is some important new information on the situation.
20.April 2010 - 2:00 PM (GMT)
The volcanic eruption under Eyjafjallajökull glacier is ongoing but with some positive changes. Water is not running into the crater as much as before and therefore the explosive power that has been throwing ash up in the air is diminishing. Road 1 (the ring road) has been repaired and traffic is now open for public but with some limitations.
19.April 2010 - 11:00 AM (GMT)
The volcanic eruption in the glacier Eyjafjallajokull in South Iceland is continuing but with somewhat less force than before. Large amount of volcanic ash have fallen in the area near Eyjafjallajökull during the night. Work is in progress to close road 1 (the ring road) from Markarfljótsbrú as far as Sólheimajökull. For current road conditions in the area, see here. Airports in Scandinavia are gradually being opened for air traffic, this could change very quickly as the situation ahead depends on new weather forecasts.
For information on flights, please follow updates from the airlines and airports.
Airlines flying to Iceland:
Icelandair
Iceland Express
SAS
Airports:
Keflavik airport in Iceland
Oslo Gardermoen airport in Norway
Stockholm Arlanda airport in Sweden
Our customers already situated in Iceland or one of our other destinations are receiving support and assistance in order to alter itineraries. We are also staying in touch with travellers scheduled to travel to the Nordic region in next few days or weeks.
Iceland Tourist Board has frequent updates on the situation on their website.
16.April 2010 - 3:00 PM (GMT)
The eruption is continuing and ash fall is still affecting air traffic in North Europe. It is important to emphasize that Iceland Civil Protection Authorities have the situation as regards public response fully under control. For further information on the situation please read the following press release: Volcanic eruption in South Iceland.
Our dedicated staff at Nordic Visitor is in good contact with those customers affected by the situation, in order to alter itineraries and assist in any way we can.
16.April 2010 - 3:00 PM (GMT)
The eruption is continuing and ash fall is still affecting air traffic in North Europe. It is important to emphasize that Iceland Civil Protection Authorities have the situation as regards public response fully under control. For further information on the situation please read the following press release: Volcanic eruption in South Iceland.
Our dedicated staff at Nordic Visitor is in good contact with those customers affected by the situation, in order to alter itineraries and assist in any way we can.
15.April 2010 - 2:30 PM (GMT)
Ash fall from the volcanic eruption is still causing effect on air traffic in UK and Scandinavia today and therefore travelling to and from Iceland.
To view press releases from different Airlines click here: Icelandair, Iceland Express, SAS
To view latest news in English on the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service click here: RUV
15.April 2010 - 10:50 AM (GMT)
The Authority´s took all precautions yesterday before the flood started and removed part of the roads to ease meltwater from the glacier. Bridges on road no 1 stood firm but minor damages occurred to the road. Reconstruction on the road is being prepared and hopefully road no 1 will open soon.
15.April 2010 - 9:45 AM (GMT)
Due to a cloud of volcanic ash there is a wide disruption of international flights to Iceland, especially from the UK and Scandinavia. Please contact your airline for further information. Flights in North America are not affected at the time being.
For inbound flights to Iceland, check Icelandair and Iceland Express.
14.April 2010 - 3:30 PM (GMT)
Flooding has started down Markarfljótsaura and down the heaths above the farm Thorvaldseyri under Eyjafjöll-mountains. Roads and bridges are considered to be in danger because of the flooding and the ring road no 1 has been closed from Hvolsvollur to Skogar.
A map with further information as to any road closures can be found on the Icelandic Road Administration's website.
The eruption near Fimmvorudhals, in Eyjafjallajokull, may have stopped last Monday, but early morning (14th of April 2010) a new volcanic eruption started under the Eyjafjallajokull glacier.
For daily updates on the volcanic eruption, click on Daily Updates above.
For updates on the effect this new eruption has on our vacation packages and day tours, click on Cancelled Tours above.
We thank you for your understanding and patience.
If you don´t find the information you need or have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact us:
- by phone: +354 5782080
- by email: iceland@nordicvisitor.com
Day tours
Following day tours are cancelled – alternative tours will be provided. Your Travel Consultant will contact you.
Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruption on snowmobile
The extreme volcano tour
Volcanic eruption
Volcano tour by minibus
Landmannalaugar and Mt. Hekla
South Coast Glacier Adventure
U-Drive South Shore - Super Jeep Self Drive Day tour
Vacation packages
No Vacation Packages needs to be cancelled but changes to your itinerary might be required.
Your travel consultant will contact you if your itinerary needs to be changed.
NOTE! At the time being, ALL tours arriving after the 29th of April are running normally until further notice.
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