Monthly Archives: May 2015

An Eye-opening Experience

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May

While descending into the dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano, my heart was pounding with excitement. And it’s so amazing to be surrounded by different colours and shapes of rocks that were formed about 4500 years ago. The stunning journey is actually not limited to visiting the inside of the volcano, but also outside. We walked on a path through the lava field and crossed between the North America and European tectonic plates when heading to Thrihnukagigur. It’s tranquil and beautiful. Thanks to the professional guides and the entire team for giving me this unique and eye-opening experience!

2nd time I go there, def not the last! <3

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May

Ok so this is one of the coolest outdoor activity to do near Reykjavik and a once in a lifetime experience. Get yourself inside the lava chamber of the volcano and admire the magnificent colors on the chamber walls. Definitely take some waterproof shoes and pants if you go in fall/winter. My 11yo daughter and I didn’t and spent a few hours soaking wet at -4 degrees. Memorable experience 🙂 The guides are super friendly. Alexia our guide was awesome and so kind to lend us some of her own clothes. Mister T’s islander soup is to die for. Thanks … Continue reading

Going inside a volcano – BBC

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May

Kate Humble from BBC explores Thrihnukagigur volcano

The big idea at Thrihnukagigur Volcano

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May

Plans are to build a ground tunnel from the surface that lead into the centre of the crater. From the tunnel, visitors will walk to a viewing platform inside the crater from where the enormous size of the chamber can be enjoyed.

The Nature and Environment

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May

Thrihnukagigur is located approx. 30 km from the capital of Reykjavik. It sits in a giant lava field within the protected area of Blafjöll Country Park.

Journey Towards The Centre Of The Earth

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May

This video should give you a (very) short preview on what the tour is all about !

Einar Daníelsson

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May

Einar is a true nature lover, always seeking outdoor adventures. His quick wit adds an extra sparkle to every conversation!

Dögg Ármannsdóttir

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May

Dögg studied business and has mainly been working as a sales and marketing manager for Icelandic companies selling their designs abroad. Dögg started guiding for Inside the Volcano part-time 3 years ago, sort of as a paid vacation, but totally fell in love with it and decided it was much more fun to take tourists into a volcano than sitting at a desk all day long. Dögg is always ready for adventures and loves the outdoors.

Alexía Björg Jóhannesdóttir

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May

Alexía is a hard-working actress who gets her kicks in the vast expanses of Icelandic nature. She’ll sing, dance and act like there is no tomorrow if given the opportunity, but put her on top of a mountain and you’ll see what she’s really made of. Alexía is an adventurous woman who recently sold the family car and found a cat-sitter to go traveling with her husband and kids (9y and 14y) around South-America for six months. She says it’s healthy for all of them to learn more about the world by seeing it, not only how it is in the … Continue reading

Bryndís Björk Kristjánsdóttir

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May

Bryndís has been a guide at Inside the Volcano since 2013. She has a degree in Sports Science and is a personal trainer among many other things. She lived in Luxembourg for 23 years along with her husband and kids and among speaking Icelandic she speaks English, German, France, and some Luxembourgish. She loves to climb, ski and explore the wilderness. For example, she topped Kilimanjaro early 2019.