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Overview
Bathe in geothermal pools and experience Iceland‘s volcanic beauty up close on this leisurely hiking and hot springs tour from Reykjavik. With your guide, leave Reykjavik for the greenhouse town of Hveragerdi town where Reykjadalur valley is located. Situated in the Mt Hengill volcanic range, Reykjadalur is known for its steaming hot springs and stunning surroundings. Admire the otherworldly scenery of this valley and pass gushing rivers and bubbling pools during a relaxed hike through the hills of the valley. Learn about Iceland‘s past and underground volcanic systems, and stop at a hot spring to bathe in the warm waters.
- Small group experience, limited to 14 participants per guide, ensuring a more personalized experience
- Half day hiking trip to Reykjadalur Valley with transport from Reykjavik
- Admire the beautiful, unspoiled Icelandic nature on a leisurely hike
- Hear stories about Iceland‘s past and explore its picturesque sites
- Relax in the soothing hot springs of Mt Hengill and Reykjadalur Valley
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Your hiking adventure starts with a pick up from Reykjavik, set off for a trip to the smoky valley of Reykjadalur in a comfortable, air conditioned vehicle. Admire Iceland‘s ethereally beautiful landscapes as you journey southwest to the greenhouse town of Hveragerdi. After roughly an hour, you will arrive to Reykjadalur Valley, a geothermal area situated in the Mt Hengill volcanic range, where hot springs burst from the ground to form bubbling pools and lagoons. Hear about how Hveragerdi‘s famous hothouses use the natural underground heat of the are to grow flowers, fruits and vegatables all year round before you set off for your hiking adventure up the valley.
Follow your expert guide up the valley, through Reykjadalur‘s hills. As you walk, listen to stories of Iceland‘s past, and stop to admire the abundance of geothermal features, from gurgling hot ponds and turquoise pools to rushing rivers, all emitting plumes of warm steam and each evidence of Hengill‘s activity below ground.
Hike around the base of Hellisgeidi mountain range past gushing springs and take a break from your hike beside a naturally heated pool. If ou wish, enjoy a relaxing bathe in the inviting hot waters, letting the warmth envelop you as you soak in the beautiful setting of the valley. Suitably refreshed, continue your relaxed hike back to Hveragerdi before jumping back into the air conditioned vehicle and heading back to Reykjavik where your trip ends
Follow your expert guide up the valley, through Reykjadalur‘s hills. As you walk, listen to stories of Iceland‘s past, and stop to admire the abundance of geothermal features, from gurgling hot ponds and turquoise pools to rushing rivers, all emitting plumes of warm steam and each evidence of Hengill‘s activity below ground.
Hike around the base of Hellisgeidi mountain range past gushing springs and take a break from your hike beside a naturally heated pool. If ou wish, enjoy a relaxing bathe in the inviting hot waters, letting the warmth envelop you as you soak in the beautiful setting of the valley. Suitably refreshed, continue your relaxed hike back to Hveragerdi before jumping back into the air conditioned vehicle and heading back to Reykjavik where your trip ends
Itinerary
This day trip is your chance to hike through Iceland's stunning scenery and relax in its world-famous hot springs. Start your day with a complimentary Reykjavik pick up. Admire the picturesque surrounding countryside on your one hour drive to the hot springs in the area of the volcano Mt Hengill and Reykjadalur Valley, located in southwest Iceland.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
Arrive in the outskirts of Hveragerdi, a town famous for its hot springs and gorgeous flowers. Follow your guide on a scenic, leisurely hike into the beautiful valley of Reykjadalur. Listen to your guide’s stories about Iceland’s past as you witness the valley’s amazing abundance of geothermal wonders, from small, gurgling melting pots to vibrant, super-heated pools of water - giving evidence that Mt Hengill is still an active volcano located under the surface of the area.
See the hot water rushing down the slopes from the Hellisheidi mountain, creating the ideal place to relax. Take a break from your hike and unwind in the soothing natural hot springs. Then, hike back into the beautiful and natural town of Hveragerdi and begin your journey back to Reykjavik.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Free
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