What do you wear to visit a volcano?

Be mindful of what to wear/Clothing: -A pair of fast-drying, long waterproof pants – thick enough to ward off stinging nettles. –One pair of closed, sturdy and comfortable walking shoes – lightweight/quick drying are ideal (note that heavy boots can be difficult to use in the trekking activities and dry).



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It is interesting and unique to be able to descend into a extinct volcano. The tour, comprising a hike to the volcano, descent and about 30 minutes inside, is all as expected. If anything I was slightly underwhelmed, but perhaps I had read too much marketing material on the trip.

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IF YOU ARE UNDER A VOLCANO WARNING:
  1. Limit your time outdoors and use a dust mask or cloth mask as a last resort if you must be outside.
  2. Avoid areas downwind and river valleys downstream of the volcano.
  3. Take temporary shelter from volcanic ash in the location where you are.


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Most of the hike is on a steep incline which becomes tougher the higher you hike. Total elevation gain is 5150 ft./ 1500 m. The final hour of the hike is the toughest because by that point, you are so high up that you're climbing through volcanic sand instead of solid ground. Combined with the altitude, it's strenuous.

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It is ideal to have multiple layers of cushioning under the heel and forefoot. Avoid shoes that are too soft and provide little support. A firm heel counter and stable midfoot allows the shoe to work with the foot during the gait cycle. Good torsional stability protects the foot from excessive pronation.

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The volcano is situated approximately 30 km from the country's capital city, Reykjavík.

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