Hiking day tour to the hot springs in Mt. Hengill and Reykjadalur Valley in Iceland.
Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible, more difficult trips available. Rated: Easy.
Day trip, available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland.
Hike from the outskirts of Hveragerði, the town of hot springs and flowers, into the beautiful valley of Reykjadalur. Up there hot water rushes down the slopes of Hellisheiði mountain range and creates the ideal place to relax in an untouched natural hot stream. The valley also has an amazing abundance of geothermal springs and you will witness everything from small gurgling melting pots to vibrant super heated pools of water. After strolling along these wonder of nature we hike back down into the town of Hveragerði. This is a great half-day trek that everyone can participate in. Get in touch with the pure Icelandic nature on your own two feet!
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The Hot Spring Hunt is included on the following multi day adventure tours:
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Disclaimer:
All hiking trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.
Add 1.000 ISK per item to rent hiking
shoes, waterproof jacket or pants, please contact us for rental availability.
Guaranteed departures:
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from the 15th of May – 15th of September for minimum 2 persons. Other days minimum 4 persons.
Hike and packed lunch.
Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, headwear, gloves, bathing
suit and a towel. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
4 hours, 6-7 hours with pick-up.
10 years.
2 persons.
12 persons per guide.
40 km / 28 miles.
Disclaimer:
All hiking trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.
How long is the hike?
The hike is around 7km, 3,5 km up to the hot springs. It takes around 1 hours to hike up the valley, we stop there for 1-2hours hour for a bath in the hot springs and the guide explains everything about the springs and the area! Then it takes around 40 minutes to walk back town the valley and to the car. You are back to your accommodation around 15:00.
Do I need to wear hiking boots?
We recommend that you wear hiking boots but it is not necessary, if you have good trainers that is fine!
How fit and experienced do I have to be?
It is an easy hike up a beautiful valley, you do not have to be an experienced hiker.