A volcanic elevator descends 100 meters deep, revealing Icelandic magma chambers that look as if they've been washed with rainbow-colored paints.

By Yvonne

Ever wondered what the inside of a volcano looks like?

▲The breathtaking view inside Thrihnukagigur volcano (Photo credit: Screenshot from i)nsidethevolcano.com）

Thrihnukagigur, located just outside Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, is gearing up to open its third season of volcano tourism. On the Inside the Volcano tour,through an opening approximately 12 feet in diameter, visitors will descend 400 feet into the dormant magma chambers(a network of molten lava and volcanic gas deposits, measuring tens of meters to kilometers in diameter, formed at depths of around 1 to 13 kilometers underground).

This really isthe only place on Earth where you can take an elevator into a volcano’s magma chamber. The magma chamber and its connecting passageways cover an area roughly the size of three full-sized basketball courts, with a height about three times that of the Statue of Liberty.In short, this place is truly massive—and well worth exploring.

Thrihnukagigur hasn’t erupted in 4,000 years and is now highly unlikely to do so. Thanks to centuries of stored magma, this underground chamber looks as if it's been washed with vibrant colors, displaying a dazzling spectrum of hues.

%Inside the Volcano, Thrihnukagigur Volcano in Iceland (Video: Screenshot from YouTube)

The journey includes a two-mile hike across the lava field to reach the crater. After that, wearing a helmet and harness, you’ll board an open elevator that takes about five minutes to reach the heart of the volcano. The entire trip lasts roughly five to six hours, and the cost exceeds NT$9,000 (USD $300). Once inside, you’ll have time to explore, take photos, and hold your breath while taking in the real volcano all around you—a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.