The Volcano Shuttle is a thrilling Super Jeep off-road experience that brings you up close to the raw beauty and power of recent eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula — without the need for long hikes.

Departing from the Fagradalsfjall parking lot, this guided adventure features three incredible stops, each offering a unique view into Iceland’s ever-evolving volcanic terrain.

This tour is perfect for those who are unable or prefer not to hike the 2–3 hours typically required to reach the new lava fields on foot. Instead you ride in a specially modified 4×4 Super Jeep, built to conquer rough terrain, steep mountain roads, and lava-strewn trails that ordinary vehicles can’t reach.

Volcanoes can be dangerous.

1. There is gas pollution near the eruption. When wind speed drops the gas pollution can increase. Gas gathers in valleys and where land is lower. Gas from Volcanoes can be lethal.
2. New fissures can open without notice.
3. Even though the black lava crust looks solid, it might not be. Don’t step on it. Underneath can be a flowing lava, which is extremely hot and lethal.
4. Melting lava can break out from under the edge of the lava field, it can stream faster than you can run. Be careful.
5. It is forbidden to walk on the lava field from 2021. See (3).
6. Weather in Iceland can change quickly and the hike to the volcano is long. Please check out the weather forecast before the hike. (Volcano weather)
7. Authorities might decide to close the area due to weather conditions. Icelandic authorities know this area better than you and are smarter than you. Even if you are an American.
8. Follow instructions from the local authorities and the ICE-SAR members on site. As mentioned earlier, they are smarter than you.
9. Children under 12 years old are not allowed at the eruption site. Authorities are concerned about your children’s safety. This is a difficult hike.
10. The hike to the eruption site is about 7 km (4,5 miles) each way. It has an incline of 300 meters (0,2 miles). Yes, that means 14 km (9 miles), if you like to get back. The route is not easy, with large rocks and steep hills close to the crater. You can expect to be walking for 4-5 hours.
11. You are only allowed to leave your car in a marked parking lot. Parking at the side of the road is not allowed. Off-road driving in Iceland is illegal.