This is a tour that combines two of Iceland''s natural highlights, hot springs and glaciers.
A tour that combines two of Iceland’s natural highlights, hot springs
and glaciers, along with the notorious Eyjafjallajökull volcano! This
day tour starts at Hengill geothermal area, located at the foot of an
old volcanic cone. There you will take a 2 - 3 hour walk past a series
of beautiful hot springs en route either to the Reykjadalur valley where
you can enjoy a bath in a beautiful warm stream, or over the coldest
winter months to the Grændalur valley, equally beautiful but without the
bath.
The tour then continues by car right past the Eyjafjallajökull volcano towards the
great Mýrdalsjökull glacier, one of the largest in Iceland. Driving
through the region affected by the eruption and seeing how this outburst
of nature’s forces has changed the appearance of the landscape is a
very unique experience. A glacier walk on the Sólheimajökull glacier
tongue between ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses will complete
your day. A tour that offers both magnificent nature and scenery.
Approximate duration : 10 to 11 hours total, 4 to 5 hours hiking.
Departures from June 1 to September 15 : Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Departures from September 16 to November 30 and February 1 to May 31 : Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
In English : Every day
Pick-up : From hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík at 8:30.
Included : Transport, guiding services, ice gear and all necessary safety equipment
Not included : Lunch and refreshments
Minimum Age : 10 years.
NOTE : Bring warm clothing, rain gear, hiking shoes, bathing suit and towel. Lunch can be bought on the tour.