Tour description
Just over 200 years ago an Icelandic volcano erupted with catastrophic consequences for weather, agriculture and transport across the northern hemisphere – and helped trigger the French revolution.
Lakagígar, the Craters of Laki is a 27 kilometres long eruptive fissure consisting of 140 craters. The mountain Laki is standing in the middle of the row and from the top of the mountain is amazing view. The craters started to erupt 1783 resulting in the largest lava flow in the recorded history.
The Laki volcanic fissure in southern Iceland erupted over an eight-month period from 8 June 1783 to February 1784, spewing lava and poisonous gases that devastated the island's agriculture, killing much of the livestock. It is estimated that perhaps a quarter of Iceland's population died through the ensuing famine.
It is safe to say that the view of the area is spectacular, due to both unique nature and the history of Lakagígar.
What’s included
- An amazing lava formation
- Expert local guide
- Complimentary pick up at selected hotels and guesthouses
- Guided in English
Highlights
- Real mountain tour in a super jeep
- Experienced local guide
- lava, craters
- glacier view
- river crossing
- beautiful waterfalls
- spectacular canyon and scenery
Info
- Season: 15 June to 15 September
- Duration: About 8-9 hours
- Departures: Daily at 9am
- Minimum age: No age limit
- Small group
We recommend you bring
- Food for the day
- Warm clothes
- Good hiking shoes
- Your camera and a smile!
Meeting Point
Skaftárvellir 1, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur, IS