Hot spring walks near Reykjavik

Natural hot bath and hot springs all around

The geothermal area around Hengill plateau is the second most powerful on Earth. This is a high heated area due to a volcanic chamber stationed beneath it and thousands of hot springs and steaming vents can be found in the area.

In the valleys close to the town of Hveragerdi, hikers can find a number of pathways leading up to the rising plateau, where geothermal activity has enriched the view with its colorful display of moss, lichen and sulfuric rocks. There are also hot springs around every corner on your way. In this area you'll find a small stream of rushing warm water and it is unsure that you will find a more pleasant opportunity to take a bath anywhere in the world, including swimming pools at all the five star hotels of the world.

Guaranteed departures - Summer:

For minimum 2 persons on Wednesdays with a pick up from Reykjavík between 8:30 - 9:00. On other days it is minimum 4 persons. 

Guaranteed departures - Winter: 

For minimum 2 persons everyday with a pick up from Reykjavík between 9:00 - 9:30 from the 16th of September – 14th of May and from 15th of November to 15th of February the pick-up time is 10:00 - 10:30 and the meeting time in Hveragerði is 11:00. This is due to shorter days/daylight.

Price: 12.990 ISK per person including pick-up.
 

Distance from Reykjavik: 40 km.

Duration of trip: 5 - 6 hours.

Available: All year round.

Minimum: 2 persons on Wednesdays from the 15th of May to the 15th of September. On other days, the minimum is 4 people.

Maximum: 40 persons.

Age limit: 12 years.

Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, some headgear and gloves. We do recommend good hiking boots!! You can rent hiking boots for 1.000 ISK, please contact us for rental availability.

Disclaimer: All hiking trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Extreme Iceland 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. 

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You can find more pictures of this tour here:
Photos from the Hot Spring Walks tour
Photos of exotic bathing in Hengill area