Eyjafjallajökull Glacier & Volcano Super Jeep Tour
Ride the slopes of Iceland's most famous volcano aboard a powerful 4x4 Super Jeep
The Eyjafjallajökull volcano tour brings you face to face with the glacier that halted European air travel in 2010, delivering an unforgettable combination of Super Jeep adventure, glacier walking, and sweeping coastal panoramas across southern Iceland.
Departing from the South Coast, your expert guide navigates rugged terrain in a fully equipped 4x4 Super Jeep, climbing the volcanic slopes to elevations only reachable by specialist off-road vehicles. Along the ascent, the entire southern coastline of Iceland unfolds below, with the distant silhouette of the Westman Islands visible on clear days.
Once on the glacier, guests walk across ancient ice shaped by centuries of volcanic and glacial activity. The landscape bears visible marks of the 2010 eruption, when millions of liters of meltwater surged down the mountainside, carving new river channels and permanently altering the terrain between the volcano and the Atlantic.
This tour is rated easy and suits a wide range of fitness levels, making it accessible for travelers who want genuine wilderness access without technical mountaineering experience. Guides tailor each outing to the group's interests, ensuring the experience remains personal and responsive to conditions on the day.
Tour Highlights
Ascend the slopes of Eyjafjallajökull, the glacier-capped volcano that disrupted European aviation in 2010.
Travel aboard a high-clearance 4x4 Super Jeep through terrain inaccessible to standard vehicles.
Walk on the surface of a living glacier and observe ice formations shaped by volcanic heat and Arctic cold.
Take in panoramic views stretching across the entire southern coast of Iceland toward the Atlantic Ocean.
Discover hidden canyons, black sand beaches, and powerful waterfalls carved by glacial floods.
Spot the Westman Islands rising from the sea on clear days during the high-elevation ascent.
Benefit from small-group guidance by experts who adapt each tour to the wishes and pace of their guests.
Tour Itinerary
The tour begins at the designated South Iceland meeting point, where your guide briefs the group on safety, the volcanic history of the region, and what to expect on the ascent. Guests board the Super Jeep and set off toward the lower slopes of Eyjafjallajökull.
The 4x4 Super Jeep climbs progressively steeper and snowier terrain, crossing landscapes reshaped by the catastrophic 2010 meltwater floods. The southern coastline opens up dramatically as elevation increases, revealing black sand beaches and river deltas below.
At a high vantage point on the glacier slopes, the group pauses to take in views extending across the South Coast and out toward the Westman Islands. Your guide provides context on the 2010 eruption, its atmospheric ash cloud, and the lasting changes to the surrounding landscape.
Guests step onto the glacier surface for a guided walk across the ice, exploring formations and features that reflect both volcanic activity and centuries of glacial movement. The guide explains how the eruption melted vast quantities of ice and triggered the destructive floods that reached the Atlantic.
Depending on group preferences and conditions, the tour may incorporate stops at nearby waterfalls, hidden canyons, or stretches of volcanic black sand beach. These locations are accessible only via the Super Jeep's off-road capability.
The Super Jeep descends the volcano slopes and returns guests to the original meeting point, completing a five-hour circuit through one of Iceland's most historically significant volcanic landscapes.
What's Included
Included
- Expert guide throughout the tour
- Transport in a 4x4 Super Jeep
- Glacier walk experience
- Panoramic viewpoint stops
- Small-group format
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities for guides
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
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