Hot Spring Hunt - Hike to the hot springs

Available all year round
Summer Edition / Winter Edition

This hiking tour is our top selling hiking day tour summer 2009. You'll start the day driving to Hveragerði town just 45 minutes from Reykjavik. Hveragerði is know for its large green houses which are heated by geothermal energy. After driving through the small town you'll hike from the outskirts of the town into the beautiful valley of Reykjadalur, soon loosing sight of it. 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.

Details

Price (valid to 14th May 2012)
14.990 ISK per person 

Included
Pick up, transport, English guidance and packed lunch 

Equipment needed
We recommend you dress according to weather, bring a waterproof jacket and pants and wear nice hiking boots (can be rented up on request) or good outdoor shoes 

Pick up time
09:00 from your hotel/hostel/guesthouse

Guaranteed depatures
Every day for a 2 person minimum  availablility of this tour is subject to weather and conditions in the winter time)

Duration
5-6 hours

Age limit
10 years

Please note that bathing in the hot spring depends on weather and snow conditions

Disclaimer
All trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Reykjavik Backpackers and/or the tour operator do not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.