• Reykjavík
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About this trip

Get active on your Reykjavik trip, exploring the natural world. Want to hike on a volcanic mountain range? Head to Mount Esja. Care to jump in a naturally heated watering hole? Try Reykjadalur Hot Spring. Snorkeling more your thing? Then dive into the clear, clear waters of Silfra.

Recommended accomodation
Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel

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Brautarholt 10, Reykjavík, Iceland

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2 Hour

Mount Esja

Hike through this volcanic mountain range for a beautiful view of the ocean.Visit in the summer for the whole view; the winter snow will stop you half way up.

675Q+C3 Mógilsá

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Hike through this volcanic mountain range for a beautiful view of the ocean.Visit in the summer for the whole view; the winter snow will stop you half way up.

 

675Q+C3 Mógilsá

1 Hour

Öxarárfoss

Take an easy hike up to this human-made waterfall for a view of the water crashing on rocks below. Entirely freezes over during the winter.

7V8J+9M Thingvellir

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Take an easy hike up to this human-made waterfall for a view of the water crashing on rocks below. Entirely freezes over during the winter.

 

7V8J+9M Thingvellir

3 Hour

Dive Silfra

Two continental plates, this is a must-see for all snorkeling enthusiasts. Crystal clear water with 100 meter visibility.

7V4M+HF Thingvellir

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Two continental plates, this is a must-see for all snorkeling enthusiasts. Crystal clear water with 100 meter visibility.

 

7V4M+HF Thingvellir

1 Hour

Reykjadalur Hot Spring

The perfect reward after a hike - a dip in a hot spring tucked in "Steam Valley." Also includes mud pools and a hot river to bathe in.

2QFQ+48 Hveragerði

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The perfect reward after a hike – a dip in a hot spring tucked in “Steam Valley.” Also includes mud pools and a hot river to bathe in.

 

2QFQ+48 Hveragerði

1 Hour

Valley Of Reykjadalur Hike

A moderate-level hike that you can walk on feet or horseback. Wind through Icelandic nature of hot springs and volcanic earth.

2QMM+6H Hveragerði

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A moderate-level hike that you can walk on feet or horseback. Wind through Icelandic nature of hot springs and volcanic earth.

 

2QMM+6H Hveragerði