USA Today calls it “volcano tourism.” No matter what you call it, visiting a world-famous volcano will surely be the highlight of your Iceland vacation. Here is a sample of tour operators ready to show you the sights:
• Iceland On Track’s South-Shore, Waterfalls and Glacier Tour explores the area around the Eyjafjallajökull active volcano eruption. If the weather permits you’ll see clouds rising from the eruption, in fact, you may even hear explosions and see the effects of the ash and lava flows on the countryside. The tour also heads to gorgeous Seljalandsfoss, where anyone can walk behind the waterfall, and includes hiking on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, driving on the incredible black beach on the way to Skogafoss waterfall, the great cliffs of Dyrholaey, and Reynisdrangar.
(For more information: http://www.icelandontrack.com/South-Shore-Waterfalls-and-Glacier.html)
• Iceland Excursions – The nine-hour Blue Ice tour (AH117) includes a four-hour guided hike to a frozen glacial tongue called Sólheimajökull, just a few miles from the volcano. It is a magnificent phenomenon, a rugged, raw and ever changing hub of ancient frozen water. The trip includes a beginner’s lesson in ice climbing, with all necessary equipment and instructions provided. (For more information: www.grayline.is).
• Nordic Tours is offering several day tours centered on viewing the volcano. The tours can be via helicopter, Super Jeep, mini bus or even snowmobile, getting travelers as close the action as they dare. (For information: http://iceland.nordicvisitor.com/travel-deals/volcano-tours/)
• Iceland Total is offering three night volcano vacations with guided or self-guided options for as long as the eruption remains active. (For more information: http://www.icelandtotal.com/vacation-packages/packages/item427981/Volcano_Vacation/)
• Reykjavik Excursions offers to take visitors to the eruption site via Super Jeep, helicopter, snowmobile or bus. Some of the tours combine bus rides with other vehicles. (For more information: http://www.re.is/DayTours/VolcanoDayTours/)
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