Volcano tourism is exploding in Iceland! Following the recent high-profile Eyjafjallajokull eruption, both Icelandic and UK tour operators are introducing ‘volcano tours’ for visitors to witness the natural spectacle first hand – for as long as the eruption lasts.
Termed by Icelanders as a ‘tourist volcano eruption’, the Eyjafjallajokull volcano is located 75 miles east of Reykjavik and erupted on 20 March after lying dormant for almost 200 years. Situated along the Fimmvorduhals ridge between the Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull glaciers the remote region forms part of one of Iceland’s most scenic and popular summer hiking trails.
Budding volcanologists can experience the tours by land, sightseeing plane or helicopter during the evening when volcanic activity is most visible.
By sightseeing plane:-
The Volcano Eruption Special tour includes a spectacular sightseeing flight over the eruption itself, offering an unrivalled aerial view of this exciting phenomenon. Price includes return airport transfers from Keflavik to a hotel in Reykjavik, three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation based on two people sharing (double/twin room), return airport transfers from hotel to Reykjavik Domestic Airport, 1.5-2 hr sightseeing flight over Eyjafjallajokull glacier.
By coach tour:-
Flying from London Heathrow, Manchester or Glasgow with Icelandair, the Volcano City Break includes three nights’ accommodation and tour to see the volcano by coach. The trip to the volcano from Reykjavik departs in the evening, when the eruption is most visible, and takes approximately two hours. Passengers spend several hours at the volcano site before returning to Reykjavik.
Passengers who have already booked to visit Iceland throughout April also have the opportunity to see the volcano as local Icelandic operators are also offering tours, bookable locally.
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