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Riding & Hiking In Reykjadalur Valley
By Eldhestar
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- Ride Icelandic horses from 1.5 to 2 hours through luscious landscapes and soak in a relaxing bath in a warm geothermal river
- Hike into the magnificent geothermal valley of Reykjadalur
- Professional guide, transfers, light lunch, coffee, cake, and gear included
Tour departs from
Ölfus
Duration
9 hours
Pick up / meeting point
Pick-up from the hotel (please select when you book).
Languages
English
Difficulty
2 (Easy)
Minimum age
8 years old
Overview
Enjoy our combination tour of horseback riding through the glorious Icelandic countryside, a delicious lunch, and a hike down the geothermal valley of Reykjadalur. Topped off with a stop at the geothermal baths!
What's included?
Pick-up and drop-off
Riding for 1.5 - 2 hours
Helmet
Light lunch
Guided hiking tour through the Valley of Reykjadalur
Bathing in a natural hot stream
Coffee and cake after the tour
Please wear clothes according to the weather and solid shoes.
We recommend hiking boots.
Bring your swim suites and towel.
What to expect?
Our fantastic tour starts at our farm Vellir. We ride for 1.5 to 2 hours along beautiful meadows and vast lava fields in the charming countryside, followed by a light lunch at Hótel Eldhestar.After a delicious lunch, we drive about 5 minutes into the Hengill Volcano area, where we start our hiking trip into the magnificent geothermal valley of Reykjadalur.
During the hike, we will see the beautiful waterfall Djúpagilsfoss and many spectacular hot springs. We also have the opportunity to take a relaxing bath in a warm river, which we can assure you, will be an unforgettable experience!
On our way down, we can enjoy a spectacular panorama view over volcanic mountains, the picturesque village Hveragerði, and down to the coastline, where we might even catch a glimpse of the Westman Islands.
This adventurous tour ends with some light refreshments at Eldhestar riding centre.
This is a unique opportunity to experience Icelandic nature in all its variety!
Please bring:
- Good shoes
- Comfortable pants (riding pants not necessary)
- Gloves and a buff
- Camera
- Small waist bag (backpacks cannot be taken on horseback)
- Swimsuit and towel
Weight restrictions: the weight limit for participants is 120 kg.
Please note: this tour is for everyone but participants should be in good physical condition. The hike is around 2.5 hours (ca. 5 km), and is of medium difficulty, starting on a steep upward slope. The tour is subject to weather conditions and might be changed. Please let us know if there are any dietary needs, allergies or vegetarians.
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What to bring
Please wear clothes according to weather and solid shoes. We recommend hiking boots.
Bring your swim suites and towel.
Guests should be in good physical condition!
Bring your swim suites and towel.
Guests should be in good physical condition!