South Iceland & Northern Lights: 4-Day Volcano, Glacier & Waterfall Escape

Eyjafjallajökull Volcano & Glacier

Eyjafjallajökull Volcano & Glacier

Notorious 2010 eruption site: a glacier-topped volcano towering above south-coast farms.
Eyjafjallajökull is the glacier-capped volcano that famously disrupted European air travel during its 2010 eruption. The ice-clad massif rises above fertile farmlands, where ash from past eruptions has enriched the soil. Today, travelers view its slopes on south-coast drives and highland super jeep tours, learning how Icelanders live with active volcanoes and glacial floods. The juxtaposition of pastoral fields and powerful geology is particularly striking in winter’s clear air.