Published July 5, 2016
Why don’t you go jump in a volcano? That sounds more like an insult than an invitation. But believe us, it’s worth it. In this case you don’t exactly jump, but are slowly lowered into the bowels of a, hopefully, inactive volcano. With each metre down, your inner geology nerd awakens, until words like “igneous” start showing up in every conversion. The photos of you in spelunking gear are social media gold, but photos alone can’t do the experience justice.
Join us as we take a journey into the depths of one of Iceland’s volcanoes and explore what exactly makes this attraction an unmissable part of any trip to Iceland.
Here’s our best try:
![group of travellers about to enter the volcano](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC0642_by_bicnick.jpg?resize=970%2C647&quality=99)
Þríhnúkargígur (Three Peak Crater) covered in a mysterious fog
![Getting into the volcano requires a trip on this elevator](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC0651_by_bicnick.jpg?resize=970%2C647&quality=99)
Every journey begins with the first step…
![A view of the elevator as we descend into the depths of the volcano.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC0782_by_bicnick.jpg?resize=970%2C647&quality=99)
From the light above, you descend downwards accompanied by the sparkling rain
![The volcanic caves can be as high as 120 meters](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC0726_by_bicnick.jpg?resize=970%2C647&quality=99)
The vast volcanic caves are up to 120 meters high
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![Another group descending into the volcano](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC0884_by_bicnick.jpg?resize=970%2C647&quality=99)
The lift moves at a speed 1.2 km/h, so the ride down takes 6 minutes
![An interior photo of the volcano](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC0825_by_bicnick.jpg?resize=970%2C825&quality=99)
Gain a different perspective on mother earth
![The inside of the volcano can be very dark so torches are recommended](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC0730_by_bicnick.jpg?resize=970%2C647&quality=99)
Large reflectors mounted on ground illuminate the previous dark cave…
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…displaying surprisingly intense colours
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You don’t even need a tripod to shoot great pics!
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This chamber is over 4.000 years old
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Time to return to life on the surface
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The steady ascent pulls you towards the light
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It’s hard not to feel reborn or changed from such an experience
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