{"id":1450,"date":"2023-12-19T14:09:40","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T14:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/icelandaurora.com\/tours\/?p=1450"},"modified":"2023-12-19T14:17:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T14:17:01","slug":"hekla-volcano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/hekla-volcano\/","title":{"rendered":"Volcano Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The rumbling of thunder amidst the veil of thick black ash plumes puts things into perspective for you. Maybe we feel the ground shake and each time wonder what is going on down there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thin crust of this planet has a leak, and from this leak spring some of the deepest secrets of the universe right before our eyes, yet we are still paralysed by our lack of understanding and our senseless need to take pictures of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Take a drone and your longest lens and hike to some good vantage points.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sundhn\u00fakag\u00edgar Volcano<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After weeks of seismic activity in the area, a volcanic eruption with a name that can be difficult to pronounce began on December 18, 2023, near Sundhn\u00fakag\u00edgar in the Reykjanes Peninsula.  This is a huge fissure eruption and is much bigger than the recent eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Helicopter tours offer the best experience, but it will also be possible to hike to a safe place with a good view.  This new volcano eruption requires a good zoom lens or drone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/05\/2Zoom.jpg\" alt=\"Iceland volcanic eruption\" class=\"wp-image-1579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/05\/2Zoom.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/05\/2Zoom-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/05\/2Zoom-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/05\/2Zoom-800x614.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Volcanoes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several other Icelandic volcanoes have been making noises lately. Around 8 volcanoes are currently being monitored around the country; of these, the closest to Reykjavik is Hengil. Next is the Geldingardalur volcano, which has produced new eruptions over the last three years. I have a feeling it may erupt again before too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/05\/CompositeSig.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/05\/CompositeSig.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/05\/CompositeSig-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/05\/CompositeSig-768x647.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequent Eruptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A few of the pre-Viking eruptions resembled those of a sizable Indonesian volcano. The most common Icelandic volcano is Hekla, which is linked to Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull and Katla. Its eruptions are reasonably predictable, occurring roughly every ten years in the last few centuries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Locations and activities:<\/strong> Take a journey to wherever the volcano can be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e085d197\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Fagradalsfjall Volcano Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Active volcano at your own pace! These full and half-day tours include a 4-hour guided hike to the eruption site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=P00056912 data-vi-widget-ref=W-bf40f231-911c-4183-b004-adf6519fc0cc ><\/div>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cancellation Policy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This tour has a 24-hour cancellation policy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-926dc4ec\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Group Volcano Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These group tours include a Reykjavik pickup and drop-off. Free wi-fi on the bus and head-torches if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00056912\" data-vi-language=\"en\" data-vi-currency=\"USD\" data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"331866P1,16698P32\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Info<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The tour includes hiking on rugged terrain, which requires a reasonable level of physical fitness.  The tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or people with heart issues or reduced mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cancellation Policy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This tour has a 24-hour cancellation policy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Volcano - crater eruption 2010\" class=\"wp-image-18331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2-1080x607.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crater eruption at Fimmvorudhals.\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bd4cdfac\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t mind a larger group, this guided tour and hike is great value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=P00056912 data-vi-widget-ref=W-c74e8bce-1a37-47c5-bb47-5b0d87a7749c ><\/div>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-edca8f2a\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helicopter Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t fancy the long hike over rugged terrain, these helicopter tours will take you right there.  You are guaranteed a good view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=P00056912 data-vi-widget-ref=W-186a312f-a9fa-4e8f-8646-441bb8f91253 ><\/div>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/IMG_8760.jpg\" alt=\"Eyjafjallajokull volcano\" class=\"wp-image-84360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/IMG_8760.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/IMG_8760-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/IMG_8760-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/IMG_8760-610x343.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f35fc1bc\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inside the Volcano <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there isn&#8217;t a live eruption going on, this tour inside the volcano is probably the best thing to do. A professional, expert guide will lead you into the Thrihnukagigur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Reykjavik pick-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24 hour cancellation policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helmet, harness, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=P00056912 data-vi-widget-ref=W-07c20aee-77af-490c-a4c2-f8d4ee86da5c ><\/div>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Volcano - crater eruption 2010\" class=\"wp-image-18331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2-1080x607.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/05\/IMG_8216-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crater eruption at Fimmvorudhals.\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rumbling of thunder amidst the veil of thick black ash plumes puts things into perspective for you. 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Maybe we feel the ground shake and each time wonder what is going on down there. The thin crust of this planet has a leak, and from this leak spring some of the deepest secrets of the universe right before our eyes, yet we are still paralysed by our lack of understanding and our senseless need to take pictures of it. Take a drone and your longest lens and hike to some good vantage points. 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