Anyone Going On Any ABD Iceland Trips in 2024

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

Just curious if there is anyone booked on the Iceland trips

• May 22, 2024
• June 22, 2024
• July 13, 2024
• September 25, 2024

Since before Christmas I have been following all the volcanic activity in the south peninsula, at the town of Grindavig and the Svartsengi region.

The eruption in January has caused huge damage to the town of Grindavig, and no one is allowed to live there or even be in the town if they are not official workers.

The most recent eruption was last week in the Svartsengi region. This is where The Blue Lagoon is located. The lava from last weeks eruption was about half a mile from the Blue Lagoon and destroyed the main road to the resort.

The eruption started at about 5.30am and guests had to be evacuation before the lava destroyed the road.

The Blue Lagoon has reopened again, they built a road over the new lava. But that whole area is very unstable and another eruption could happen at any time.

I havent seen anyone talking about this here, even though The Blue Lagoon is a scheduled stop on the all the 2024 ABD trips.

 

[rebeccam31]

Just curious if there is anyone booked on the Iceland trips

• May 22, 2024
• June 22, 2024
• July 13, 2024
• September 25, 2024

Since before Christmas I have been following all the volcanic activity in the south peninsula, at the town of Grindavig and the Svartsengi region.

The eruption in January has caused huge damage to the town of Grindavig, and no one is allowed to live there or even be in the town if they are not official workers.

The most recent eruption was last week in the Svartsengi region. This is where The Blue Lagoon is located. The lava from last weeks eruption was about half a mile from the Blue Lagoon and destroyed the main road to the resort.

The eruption started at about 5.30am and guests had to be evacuation before the lava destroyed the road.

The Blue Lagoon has reopened again, they built a road over the new lava. But that whole area is very unstable and another eruption could happen at any time.

I havent seen anyone talking about this here, even though The Blue Lagoon is a scheduled stop on the all the 2024 ABD trips.

Yes, we are booked on the July 13th trip (myself, husband, adult daughter). I am aware of the instability in the region but probably won’t cancel if AbD is still going. Time will tell I suppose.

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

Yes, we are booked on the July 13th trip (myself, husband, adult daughter). I am aware of the instability in the region but probably won’t cancel if AbD is still going. Time will tell I suppose.

You should check out this video from Walk With Me Tim. He is a UK travel vlogger who reviews hotels and resorts. He was staying at Silca Hotel and was evacuated at 6am. He vlogged what happened, its frightening to think that the lava was so close to the resort.

 

[rebeccam31]

You should check out this video from Walk With Me Tim. He is a UK travel vlogger who reviews hotels and resorts. He was staying at Silca Hotel and was evacuated at 6am. He vlogged what happened, its frightening to think that the lava was so close to the resort.

Thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely watch it.

 

[aggiedog]

This is just a bit beyond regular daily life for Iceland. I do feel for the population of Grindavik. Iceland has a huge amount of volcanic activity. They know how to deal with it. The recent eruption has had little impact on the rest of the country or on tourism. There are several good hot springs in the area besides the Blue Lagoon.

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

This is the most recent drone view of the new lava fields. It was filmed on Saturday 24 February. It shows the road to The Blue which the lava flowed across. This road has now been re opened. They built a new road on top of the lava to re open access to The Blue Lagoon.

This is a map of the area. You can see how close to The Blue Lagoon the lava went.




This is a map of the 2024 eruption sites. They have done amazing work building huge ditch to contain the lava flows but you can see the fissures all start in a relatively straight line.

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

Blue Lagoon evacuated. https://apple.news/AnFfW9FORT5K9jnaI-hZlxQ

 

[sayhello]

Blue Lagoon evacuated. https://apple.news/AnFfW9FORT5K9jnaI-hZlxQ

Yikes! This would be the 2nd time I guess in recent weeks? Crazy! Of course, the folks in Iceland are really good at responding to stuff like this, but I hope it doesn't do any permanent damage!

Sayhello

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

Yikes! This would be the 2nd time I guess in recent weeks? Crazy! Of course, the folks in Iceland are really good at responding to stuff like this, but I hope it doesn't do any permanent damage!

Sayhello

Me, too. I was surprised by how much I loved the Blue Lagoon when we went there.

 

[sayhello]

Me, too. I was surprised by how much I loved the Blue Lagoon when we went there.

I have to say, I wasn't able to enjoy it because it was raining sideways while I was there plus being FREEZING cold! I really liked Myvatn better. But I imagine that under better circumstances, the Blue Lagoon is great! And I like that ABD has made it actually a part of the ABD now, like Myvatn used to be. The shared experience was definitely a part of what made me like Myvatn.

Sayhello

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

New eruption just started in the last hour. Its currently just after 9pm local time in Iceland so its dark, check news stories. I'll update in a while with an exact location. Its again in the same area, near Blue Lagoon and Grindavick.

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

Eruption started 8.25pm local time without any warning

Blue Lagoon being evacuated 9.15pm local time

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

Live stream camera on the mountain looking towards Grindavick

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

Screencap from Sundhnúkar - Grindavik (Fagradalsfjall) (Cam 4) - Live from Iceland
at 10.50pm Iceland time.
The lava is heading towards the Grindavíkurvegur Road which is the main road to Blue Lagoon and Grindavig

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

Screencap from Þorbjorn - Close up at 11.15pm Iceland time

Lava on the left heading towards the bearm / ditch, the dark line in the centre which protects the town of Grindavig, which are the lights on the right

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

LIVE 17.03.24 New Volcano eruption in Iceland drone live stream

4 Hour livestream from one of the official drone flyers. Shows both of the new lava fields, first at the south east part of Grindavig and then over at The Blue Lagoon.

 

[The Chernabog]

Going on the July 3, 2024 Iceland adventure. Was just notified by ABD that the Blue Lagoon excursion has been cancelled due to ongoing volcanic activity near the resort. Replacing it with the FlyOver Iceland experience (which appears to be a natural history type museum in Reykjavík with a Soarin’ over the World ride type movie experience). And visit a Forest Lagoon spa on Day 5 of the tour in Akureyri.

Really disappointed to miss Blue Lagoon though. This was one of the highlights of the trip for me. I’m considering going to Blue Lagoon on my own on Day 1. We arrive in Reykjavík at 10am and ABD tour starts at 3pm. It’s only 30 minutes from Reykjavik, the resort website says they are open (main road closed but alternate route available), multiple day spa tour packages available leaving from Reykjavik.

Anyone have an experience making their own way to Blue Lagoon? Or have any advice? I feel ABD is being overly cautious and it would be fine to visit Blue Lagoon on my own.

 

[AZ Mom]

I believe there is a shuttle from the airport. https://www.bluelagoon.com/support/blue-lagoon/how-to-get-here. If it’s open, it’s worth visiting!

 

[aggiedog]

There is a shuttle from the airport. You can see transportation options if you do a dummy booking. They show up at the end. You can also take a taxi from the airport - it's a short ride. Getting back into town though will be more expensive with a taxi, and the BL would have to call one for you as they don't wait around there.


Prior to the eruptions, I'd say you should book tickets now, as they tend to sell out. Not sure what the status is now. Do be prepared to be canceled or evacuated, as that has happened frequently over the last few months.