Volcano Express Iceland

by Volcano Express Iceland · Volcanoes & lava · Reykjavík

4.80· 1,600 Google reviews of the operator

Fine on your own
Works in the rain
Self-guided

from €29.29 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

Volcano Express Iceland — Volcano Express Iceland

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Duration
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
The Volcano Express - Location
Austurbakki 2, Reykjavík
Departs
10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 …
Minimum age
4
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

Our take on this one

A motion-seat simulator in the Harpa concert hall: ten minutes of real eruption footage with heat, vibration and moving seats, then a thirty-minute exhibit with a live earthquake monitor, an interactive volcanic map and short films. Shows run every fifteen minutes from 10:00 to 19:30, it is fully wheelchair accessible, and the minimum age is four. At €29 it is the cheapest volcano-related thing we list, and it is indoors and five minutes from the harbour. Be clear about what it is — a well-made simulator ride and exhibit, not a volcano. The listed duration of fifteen minutes refers to the ride slot; allow about three quarters of an hour with the exhibit.

Book it if: Families with young children, and anyone with an hour to fill in central Reykjavík in bad weather.
Skip it if: It is a simulator. If you want actual volcanic ground, the Lava Show pours real molten rock and a Reykjanes hike costs nothing.

Written by us, from the operator's own details and what we know of the route. We don't take a fee for a good word.

About this experience

Discover Iceland's volcanic power with admission to Volcano Express — Reykjavík's premier 4D volcano simulator, thrill ride, and interactive science exhibit inside the iconic Harpa Concert Hall. Get ready for an immersive indoor adventure with dynamic motion seating, real heat effects, rumbling vibrations, and breathtaking eruption footage that brings you closer to an active Icelandic volcano than ever before — and it's real footage, not CGI.

Your ticket includes a thrilling 10-minute simulator ride plus a 30-minute interactive exhibit with live eruption footage, short films, an interactive volcanic map of Iceland, a real-time earthquake monitor, and the Instacrater photo experience — perfect for sharing your Reykjavík trip on social media.

Ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers aged 4 and up, Volcano Express is fully wheelchair accessible, with shows every 15 minutes. Experience the raw power of Iceland's volcanoes safely in downtown Reykjavík.

Description from the operator, Volcano Express Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

The Volcano Express

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is wind on the ridge or a change in eruption activity — civil protection decides, not the operator. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Volcano Express Iceland decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

Children under 4 cannot join this one.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Volcano Express Iceland is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Volcano Express Iceland

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Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Linda Clark
★★★★★ · a month ago
My friend and I visited this today and we had such a great experience! The seat shakes back and forth, goes up in the air so your feet are no longer touching the floor, you feel the cool air from flying, and heat from the volcano eruption. The presentation is 15 minutes long which seems really short, however, the photography in the presentation is so amazing you feel like you're really there.
Laura Carpenter
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
I actually did this on my last day in Iceland. I had just enough time to see the beautiful Harpa concert hall building on a short walk in a new neighborhood. The show was excellent! Beautiful photography and even a bit of a thrill. Great activity at a great value.
Lauriito
★★★★ · a month ago
"Mixed feelings" is a good and honest expression to describe the experience. It feels new and interesting only for those who haven't experienced the more modern so-called 5D experiences. A little too much shaking and rattling, and a bit overpriced. The free display in the hall is somehow more exciting than the warm steamy cinema experience.
Debbie Crosby
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
We intended to visit Harpa for the architecture and were delighted that the Volcano Express and experience was also there - we didn’t know it was! Thoroughly enjoyed the ride and the atmosphere created in the space. Buckle up as it gets bumpy in places, I reached out to my husband it took me by surprise that much! The motion and hot air blown into your face truly added a whole other level. The actual experience wasn’t that long - about 10-15 minutes. there is also an educational space outside where you can watch short films in your chosen language which we enjoyed too. At 2990 ISK (£18) per adult we thought it was borderline ok. But everything in this city is very expensive. They do need to be aware and not put people off from going! We were lucky, we visited and there were no crowds (12.30pm), as a couple there were only another 4 people there! But tbh there’s plenty of room on your seat it shouldn’t feel crowded. Best for - everyone! Loved this little surprise under Harpa 🌋 highly encourage you to go it was brilliant!!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Volcano Express in Harpa: is it worth €29?A 10-minute simulator ride plus a 30-minute exhibit in Harpa, from €29. Worth it for kids and a wet hour in town, not as your main volcano experience.
Guided day hikes from Reykjavík: which one to bookFour guided hikes from Reykjavík on the Reykjanes peninsula, €117 to €1,040: the Seltún trek, a volcano bus tour and two private options compared.

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€29.29 per person

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Your date

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Departs10:0010:3011:0011:3012:0012:3013:0013:3014:0014:3015:0015:3016:0016:3017:0017:3018:0018:3019:0019:30

Reykjavík: light 08:37–17:48, 9 h 11 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Volcano Express Iceland cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
✓ Card — Apple Pay or Google Pay where your device offers it — through Stripe; the charge is made in Icelandic krónur
✓ Price promise: Volcano Express Iceland's own price, or we refund the difference
✓ One checkout, even with tours from several operators
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €2 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.