The Hot Springs Tour

Season: May 20th - September 15th. Duration: 8-9 hours total. 5 - 6 hours riding

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This tour offers spectacular views and a surprising variety of magnificent Icelandic nature. We first ride along the slopes of Reykjafjall mountain and continue on nice riding trails surrounding the small village Hveragerði. The path then takes us through a green forest to a colorful geothermal valley with hot springs, an area which expanded dramatically during an earthquake in 2008. On our way towards the green hills surrounding the volcano Hengill we have good opportunity to try the “tölt”, the special gait of the Icelandic horse. 

The horses then take us on a leisurely pace following narrow trails up into the valley Reykjadalur. We pass the beautiful waterfall Djúpagilsfoss and some hot springs before we reach Reykjadalur valley and will have the opportunity to take a relaxing bath in a warm stream. During the ride down the valley we enjoy fascinating panoramas over the surroundings, the village Hveragerði, picturesque farmland and all the way down to the coastline, where we might see the Westman Islands, weather permitting. We continue along the mountain slopes again back to the farm, where coffee and home-baked cake are waiting for us.

What to bring

• Good shoes
• Comfortable pants (riding pants not necessary)
• Gloves and a buff is recommended
• Swimsuit and a towel
• If you want to bring a camera, please bring a small waist bag as backpacks cannot be taken on horseback

Included:

• English speaking guide
• Riding and safety equipment
• Hotel pick-up
•  5-6 hours with stops, bathing and about 30 minutes hiking (four short walks, about 10 minutes on a steep slope)
• Lunch box (sandwich, cookies, water bottle – special sandwiches available on request), coffee/tea/hot chocolate and home baked cake
• Riding distance ca. 17 km

The age limit for this tour is 8 years old.

Notes: This tour is for everyone but participants should be in good physical condition and must be able to mount a horse with little assistance. We ride quite a lot of “tölt” during this tour (about trot speed). If the weather does not allow us to go into the mountains, the tour will be changed. There are no changing rooms in the valley.

CANCELLATION
All cancellations must be written and received by us 24 hours prior to the tours start. In conformity with business practices within the Icelandic travel industry, Travel Agent is obliged to charge cancellation fees to the passenger(s) as follows:

• CANCELLATION CHARGES: Cancellation received more than 24 hours prior to departure are fully refunded. Cancellation received less than 24 hours prior to departure will be charged full price.
• INSURANCE:​ We advise all our clients to have travel insurance.

Prices may change without prior notice. If an incorrect price has been listed, we reserve the right to refuse, cancel or limit any order placed at the incorrect price. *Subject to availability - price is confirmed when payment has been made. Book in advance to get the best price!

PACKAGE DETAILS

• SEASON: May 20th - September 15th
• DURATION: 8-9 hours total. 5 - 6 hours riding
• REGION: South
• DEPARTURES: Daily at 9:00. Hotel pick-up in Reykjavík at 08:00 – 08:30. Pick-up in Hafnafjörður, Mosfellsbær and Kópavogur starts at 07:45. 
  Return to Reykjavík at around 17:15.​​
• PRICE: From 22.750 ISK (15+)​

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Additional information 
Voucher: You will receive a secure voucher to either print out or present on your mobile phone.
Cancellation Policy: Fee of 100% if cancelled 1 day(s) before event or less.

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