Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand inside a volcanic crater? Now you don't have to as this incredible four-day tailor-made holiday to Iceland includes a fully guided tour inside the crater of the dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano.As well as the unique volcano tour, you'll also have a free day to explore the many highlights of Reykjavik and its surrounds, including the spectacular geology of the Golden Circle and the superb marine life of Iceland's southern coast.

Day by day itinerary

  • Day 1 » Arrive in Reykjavik

    Arrive in Reykjavik and transfer to your hotel. Check into the Icelandair Reykjavik Marina where you'll spend the next three nights. The rest of your first day is free to begin exploring Iceland's capital.

    Stay: Icelandair Reykjavik Marina

  • Day 2 » Inside the Volcano

    After breakfast on your second day you'll embark on a truly unique tour and an experience that will live forever in the memory as you head to the dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano, just thirty minutes drive from Reykjavik.

    Accompanied by a team of expert guides and cave explorers and the best possible equipment, you'll hike across a moon-like lava field before descending 120 metres in an open cable lift to the bottom of the volcano's spectacular crater.

    Stay: Icelandair Reykjavik Marina (B, L)

  • Day 3 » Reykjavik

    Today is a free day in Reykjavik and the perfect chance to experience some of the superb summer excursions the city has to offer, including full day trips to the beautiful south coast - where you'll have the chance to spot whales and other marine wildlife - and also to the famous Golden Circle, home to spectacular geysers, waterfalls and other geological marvels.

    Stay: Icelandair Reykjavik Marina (B)

  • Day 4 » Departure

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home. If you have an afternoon flight then stop at the Blue Lagoon on the way for a dip in the natural hot springs - the perfect way to relax before your flight.

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