Full day horse riding tour to the hot springs in Reykjadalur Valley, about 40 minutes from Reykjavík.
Trip difficulty 3 out of 5 possible. Rated: Challenging
The tour members will be picked up at their accommodation in Reykjavik between 8:20 and 8:45 a.m. The riding tour starts at the farm Vellir around 9:30 a.m. (about a 30-minute drive from Reykjavik). From Hveragerdi, in the Ölfus municipality, we follow the old Reykjavik Road up Hellisheidi, from where we have a magnificent view over Ölfus the area and to the Westman Islands. From there, we continue on soft roads, letting the horses find their way through the lava from the Hengill volcano, called Kristnitökuhraun. This lava came from the Hengill eruption in the year of 1000, the same year Iceland officially became Christian. The old folktales say that the eruption was revenge of the old gods Thór, Ódinn and Freyr.
We cross the Hengladalsá River several times. As we climb, we see Lake Thingvallavatn on the left, surrounded by mountains. Eventually, we arrive in Reykjadalur Valley (Valley of Steam), with hot springs and unusual cliffs. The warm rivulet offers us the chance for a good soak. After this break, the tour continues along the rivulet. We pass a beautiful waterfall, and, after a while, we are back in Hveragerdi where we started. 22 km, 5 - 6 hrs.
We drive our guests back to Reykjavik after the tour (arriving about 5:00 p.m).
Price: 13.500isk per person. Includes pick up and lunch.
Hotel pick up in Reykjavik every day between 8.20-8.45. Return to Reykjavík ca. 17.15.
Distance from Reykjavík: 40 km. Duration of trip: 9 hours, length of riding: 5-6 hours. Available: May to September (depending on weather). Minimum: 4 pax. Maximum: 20 pax. Age limit: 12 years. Bring with you: A warm outdoor clothing, swimsuit and a towel. No knowledge of the activities required
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All riding 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.