This is a tour that combines two of Iceland's natural highlights, hot springs and glaciers. It is only a 45 min. drive from Reykjavík to the edge of the Hengill geothermal area with a 2 - 3 hour walk.
Located at the foot of the old volcanic cone of Hengill, this hiking trail passes a series of beautiful hot springs en route to the Reykjadalur valley where one can enjoy a bath in a beautifull warm stream. Continue in car for an hour and 45 minutes towards the great Mýrdalsjökull glacier, one of the largest in Iceland. Here we put on crampons and grab ice axes and set out to discover a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and the deep crevasses which hide the intense blue colour of the glacier ice.
Level: Easy to moderate (minimum age 10 years) Departure time: 8:30 (pick up from hotel) Departure days: Jun 1st to Sept 15th: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Sept 16th to Nov 31st and Feb 1st to May 31st: Thursdays and Saturdays Duration: 4 - 5 hours of hike, total duration 10-11 hrs. Price: 139 GBP
Note: Bring warm clothing, rain gear, hiking shoes and lunch (also possible to buy on route). Boots can be rented and rain coats borrowed.
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