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PRIVATE: Hiking up Reykjadalur Valley - Hot River

5 hours Reykjavík areaAdventure VikingsFree cancellation on most tours

We offer hiking in Reykjadalur all year-round as the hike is beautiful and rewarding in the summer and winter. The Steam Valley is a popular hiking route and it about 40 minutes driving from Reykjavik making this a perfect day trip. The hike itself makes you earn your their place in a totally natural geothermal spring that happens to be a low lying river! It is a relatively easy hike especially if you are an avid outdoors person and usually takes anywhere between 40-50 minutes. If you happened to go to any geothermal hot spring in Iceland, then this one should definitely be high on your list.

PRIVATE: Hiking up Reykjadalur Valley - Hot River is a 5 hours experience run by Adventure Vikings in Reykjavík area, from 113.940 ISK per person. We offer hiking in Reykjadalur all year-round as the hike is beautiful and rewarding in the summer and winter. The Steam Valley is a popular hiking route and it about 40 minutes driving from Reykjavik making this a perfect day trip.

113.940 ISKfrom, per person
Duration
5 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Pickup
Included (mandatory)
Region
Reykjavík area
Travel by
Mini Bus / Car
Operator
Adventure Vikings

About this tour

We offer hiking in Reykjadalur all year-round as the hike is beautiful and rewarding in the summer and winter. The Steam Valley is a popular hiking route and it about 40 minutes driving from Reykjavik making this a perfect day trip. The hike itself makes you earn your their place in a totally natural geothermal spring that happens to be a low lying river! It is a relatively easy hike especially if you are an avid outdoors person and usually takes anywhere between 40-50 minutes.

If you happened to go to any geothermal hot spring in Iceland, then this one should definitely be high on your list.

What’s included

  • Bathing in naturally hot river
  • Crampons when needed
  • English speaking hiking guide
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Small group guarantee

Good to know

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Pick up: Summer Departures: From 1. Mar – 31. Oct at 9:00 to 9:15am
  • Pick up: Winter Departures: From 1. Nov – 28. Feb 10:00 to 10:15 am
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Note: In winter time, during the darkest hours, some sightings might be missed.
  • Conditions are always assessed before each tour and crampons provided if necessary.
  • Your guide will make sure that everyone is safe and comfortable in these circumstances.
  • Maximum 8 participants per guide
  • Minimum age is 10 years old
  • During the winter there might be ice and snow on the hiking path making the hike a little harder
  • 1st March – 31st Oct:
  • Pick up is between 9:00 - 9:15
  • 1st Nov – 28. Feb:
  • Pick up is between 10:00 - 10:15
  • Reykjavik downtown official Tour Bus Stops:
  • - Tour Bus Stop 1, Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Vonarstraeti (64.146316,-21.941491)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 2, Tjörnin - The Pond, Maedragardur on Laekjargata (64.145763,-21.938547)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 3, Lækjargata, Laekjargata 4 (64.14678,-21.937296)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 4, Miðbakki, parking lot by Geirsgata (64.150278,-21.9405)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 5, Harpa, Austurbakki 2 (64.14678,-21.937296)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 6, The Culture House, Hverfisgata 15 by Arnarholl (64.147454,-21.932894)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 7, Traðarkot, Hverfisgata 20 (64.146706,-21.930425)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 8, Hallgrímskirkja, by Eiriksgata (64.141548,-21.927973)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut, Snorrabraut 24 (64.143497,-21.916289)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 10, Hlemmur, Laugavegur 105 (64.143155,-21.915414)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 11, Austurbær, Snorrabraut 37 (64.142364,-21.917228)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 6 (64.144389,-21.910327)
  • - Tour Bus Stop 13, Rauðarárstígur, Laugavegur 120 (64.142658,-21.913866)
  • More locations we also offer pick up service from:
  • - Perlan Museum
  • - Klambratún parking lot
  • - Mjódd / Olís gas station
  • - BSI Bus Terminal - front / taxi side
  • - Sport Hostel - Glaesibær / Álfheimar
  • - Kringlan - Orkan gas station / Joey & The Juice
  • - Ártún - Orkan gas station / Vesturlandsvegur, direction out of town

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How long is PRIVATE: Hiking up Reykjadalur Valley - Hot River?
The tour runs about 5 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does PRIVATE: Hiking up Reykjadalur Valley - Hot River operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 113.940 ISK per person — the operator's price in the Tourdesk catalogue, updated weekly.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io