Tour 5D – Riding and Hiking in the Valley Reykjadalur

Enjoy an active day in great environment! The program starts at our farm Vellir with a riding tour through the amazing Icelandic nature. We ride for 1.5 to 2 hours along meadows and lava fields in the charming countryside, followed by a light lunch at Hótel Eldhestar. After lunch we drive about 5 minutes to the green hills on foot of the volcano Hengill, just above the village Hveragerði, where we start hiking up into the magnificent geothermal valley of Reykjadalur. On our way we will see the beautiful waterfall Djúpagilsfoss and many hot springs. We also have the opportunity to take a relaxing bath in a warm river, an unforgettable experience! On our way down, we can enjoy a spectacular panorama over volcanic mountains, the picturesque village Hveragerði and all the way down to the coastline, where we might even see the Westman Islands, weather permitting. The tour ends with coffee and cake at Eldhestar riding center.

Minimum number of participants are 2 people. If we do not reach the minimum number of participants, a different tour will be offered instead.

Availability

All year round (weather permitting)

Duration

1,5 – 2 hours riding & 2 – 2,5 hours hiking

Departure times

Daily at 09:00. Pick-up in Reykjavík at 08:00. The pick-up in Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær and Kópavogur starts at 7:45.

Return to Reykjavík around 17:15.

Included

English speaking guide, riding and safety equipment, raingear and warm overalls if the weather calls for it, hotel pick-up, light lunch (soup, bread, etc.), a guided hike and coffee/tea and home baked cake after the tour.

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What to bring

Sturdy shoes, good sneakers or hiking boots that are not very broad are fine.

Comfortable pants (riding pants are not necessary).

Gloves and a thin hat under the helmet (“buff” is well suited). You can buy a “buff” at Eldhestar.

Warm clothes in layers (long underwear, woollen socks, scarf, gloves, woollen sweater or fleece, wind- and waterproof jacket). Eldhestar provides good rain gear.

If you would like to bring small items such as a camera you should bring a small waist bag, backpacks cannot be taken on horseback.

For summer days, we recommend sun lotion, sunglasses and a fly net. You can buy a fly net at Eldhestar.

On rainy days and during the winter season, we recommend bringing extra clothing such as socks, gloves and hat in case you get wet during the ride.

You might experience temperatures close to 0°C as well as”T-shirt weather”, please be prepared! You find more information about climate in Iceland here.

Swimwear and towel

Notes

The weight limit for participants is 110 kg(242lbs).

The minimum age for this tour is 8 years.

The hike is about 2,5 hours (ca. 5 km), the hike is of medium difficulty, starting on a steep upward slope. Please note that the hike can get more demanding in winter.

Minimum number of participants are 2 people.