Inside the Þríhnúkagígur Volcano Tour, Reykjavík
This experience was incredible, a once in a lifetime excursion. You have a 2 mile hike there and back over lava fields and it’s like you’re... Read more
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Inside the crater, chilly year-round temperatures of about 37°F (3°C) greet you. Enjoy time to explore inside the volcano, walking along designated paths that snake through the underground and into the magma chamber. Take photos and admire the vibrant colors of the rocks before heading back up to the surface.
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