Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot River
Overview
40 MINUTES DRIVE from Reykjavik city center
LENGTH: 6 km – 3,7 miles
ELEVATION: 330 m – 1090 ft
DIFFICULTY: easy
DURATION: 4hrs
AGE LIMIT: 8+
Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure into the heart of Reykjadalur Valley, where Iceland’s geothermal wonders and breathtaking night sky spectacles converge. This enchanting journey begins in the charming town of Hveragerði, just a short drive from Reykjavík, where your adventure kicks off with a warm welcome. You’ll be equipped with a headlamp, providing the perfect light to guide your way, as your expert guide leads you along a scenic trail into the darkness of Iceland’s volcanic wilderness.
At the end of the trail lies your reward: a naturally heated river nestled between the hills, where warm, mineral-rich waters await beneath a sky full of stars.
Your night hike to Reykjadalur is led by a local and experienced mountain leader who knows the Icelandic terrain intimately. Safety, comfort, and storytelling are at the heart of the experience.
What's Included
- International Mountain Leader
- Headlamp
- Bath in the hot spring
- Local and certified guides
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- The price is per car
- Cap and gloves
- Hiking shoes
- Windproof jacket and shoes
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sandals
Meeting and Pickup
The pick-up and drop-off service in town are supposed to last up to 20 minutes each
Reykjadalur
810, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Reykjadalur
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Reykjadalur Gonguleio
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Reykjadalur Hot Springs
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All participants are required to be over 8 years old
- Group sizes are kept very small for a personalized experience (up to 8)
- Meet at the designated starting point 10 minutes before departure
- We can cancel and refund in case of no chance to see the Northern Lights
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum of four participants. If this number isn’t reached, the tour will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot River?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- International Mountain Leader.
- Headlamp.
- Bath in the hot spring.
- Local and certified guides.
- Dinner.
- Bottled water.
- The price is per car.
- Cap and gloves.
- Hiking shoes.
- Windproof jacket and shoes.
- Swimsuit.
- Towel.
- Sandals.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot River is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot River will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- International Mountain Leader
- Headlamp
- Bath in the hot spring
- Local and certified guides
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- The price is per car
- Cap and gloves
- Hiking shoes
- Windproof jacket and shoes
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sandals
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All participants are required to be over 8 years old
- Group sizes are kept very small for a personalized experience (up to 8)
- Meet at the designated starting point 10 minutes before departure
- We can cancel and refund in case of no chance to see the Northern Lights
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum of four participants. If this number isn’t reached, the tour will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
