Conveniently, you can easily reach Iceland’s newest volcano from Reykjavík. You could explore the volcano site while based in Iceland’s capital city, or on the way back to the airport before your flight home.
If you are on a self-drive tour of Iceland, you have the chance to head to the volcano during your road trip, as it's only a 1-hour drive to the volcano site car park from Reykjavík.
You might like to visit at the beginning of your self-drive tour. Or you could go to the volcano at the end of your journey before returning to Reykjavík or the airport.
Alternatively, if you’d prefer not to drive, you could take the bus from the capital to the volcanic site. Your personal travel consultant at Nordic Visitor can arrange this for you and add an extra day in Reykjavík to your itinerary.
Once you arrive at the car park and drop-off point, you’ll need to hike for roughly 1.5-2 hours to reach the volcano itself. There are a couple of routes you can take from the car park.
Download the trail map from Safe Travel Iceland’s volcano updates to see your hiking options. We also highly recommend you check this page to find out about weather and safety conditions on the day of your visit.
Another way you can see Fagradalsfjall is by helicopter. This is a thrilling adventure that will have you soaring over Reykjavík and the Reykjanes peninsula to reach Fagradalsfjall in no time.
With a birds-eye view of the action, you don’t need to worry about driving, hiking, or taking the bus.
As there are limited spaces for the helicopter tour, make sure you have it booked in advance of your trip. Add this activity to your Nordic Visitor tour for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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