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Hiking Tours in Iceland 

Hike & Relax 
in South Iceland 

Dates 2022
Your Choice 
All departures are to be booked as private tours. 
Min:  2 persons 
Our Hike & Relax tours are ideal for all nature and activity lovers who are keen hikers or walkers but prefer really small groups with a personal touch to hiking with bigger parties. During the day enjoy easy and medium hikes under the guidance of your designated knowledgeable and friendly guide through stunning wild nature and relax during the night in cozy rooms with private facilities at the charming country hotel. The daily easy hikes of 10-16 km take you to the most beautiful spots in Iceland and to genuine off-the beaten-track discoveries. For dinner enjoy true Icelandic hospitality at the restaurant famous for its slow cooked local dishes in an elegant and peaceful atmosphere. 

We invite you to join Exploring Iceland on foot for an unforgettable vacation that invigorates your body and engages your soul. During the lovely easy hikes we discover the natural wonders of South Iceland with wild canyons and waterfalls, historic Viking sites and amazing views of volcanoes and glaciers. Stunning riverbank paths, remote valley trails, undiscovered waterfalls and colorful mountains will be your daily walking companions. 
Accommodation for three nights at the charming 4 Star Hotel Geysir located right next to the Haukadalur geothermal field with its hot springs and geysers.  The brand new hotel boasts a fine dining restaurant and luxurious bar area with high ceilings and wonderful views. Extensive hiking, a golf course, horse riding and rafting can all found in the vicinity of this beautiful new hotel.
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Other types of accommodation also available upon request such as cozy glamping at Náttúra Yurtel or 3 star hotels in the vicinity.  (please ask for prices) 
Type: Easy guided hiking tour with private guide    
Duration: 4 days / 4 walking days / 3 nights
Level of expertise required: Moderate – hiking distance is 10-16 km per day.
Area: South Iceland 
Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in double/twin/single standard rooms with private facilities at charming Hotel Geysir****. Accommodation in Reykjavik not included but can be arranged.
Meals: Breakfast buffet and good picnic lunch. 
Min: 2 guests
Guide: English and German speaking.
Great for couples, families, group of friends etc.   

​Please note:  Dinner is not included, the hotel has its own restaurant and and there are more restaurants in walking distance to the hotel. 

For more information and booking - we are happy to be at your service info@exploringiceand.is 



2022 Prices per person 
Number of hikers
2-3 pers
4-5 pers
6-9 pers
Staying in twin room
​477.000.-
288.900.- 
226.500.- 
Single room supplement
47.800.- 
47.800.- 
47.800.- 
Included:
  • 3 nights in standard rooms with private facilities at Hotel Geysir**** in South Iceland
  • Breakfast and packed picnic lunch 
  • Private car and driver/guide for 4 days to/from Reykjavik
To find the price in your currency: Currency converter ​

Day by day itinerary 

Day 1:  Private transfer from Reykjavik  – Tungufellsdalur Valley -  Gullfoss, the famous Golden Waterfall
Pick up at 9 am at your accommodation in Reykjavík by your hiking guide. Please be dressed already for hiking at pick up time. Private Exploring Iceland transfer to  the wilderness north of the romantic valley of Tungufellsdalur. We climb on a high mountain plateau and follow the narrow tracks accessible only to hikers, sheep and horses. We enjoy wonderful views of the wild green mountainside, follow little creeks with spring water and surely get a wonderful feeling of mountain freedom. The highlight on today´s hike is to walk along the canyon of the wild glacial river Hvítá  and see the famous Golden Waterfall from the eastern and far more "secret" side. Back at the hotel the restaurant offers lovely local specialities in a relaxing and cozy atmosphere.  
Walking distance:  13-14 km / 4-5 hours. 
Elevation:  200m 

​Day 2:  Fjallabak – behind the mountains:  Landmannalaugar
We meet our guide in the morning and start by driving through beautiful farming countryside up into the mountains where the landscapes is dramatically changing. Landmannalaugar is an area of stunning beauty and one of the most popular hiking territories in Iceland. We start our walk with a visit to to the well known Lake Ljótipollur  which fills an ancient volcanic crater. A small climb takes us to the beautiful lake and excellent views from the crater´s rim. As we continue our easy hike we can can indulge in the multi colored mountains, ranging from red to green. Highlight of the day will be a warm bath in the geothermal stream surrounded by black lava and colorful rhyolite mountains. The adventurous Jeep route through Dómadalur valley takes us back into the direction of our cozy hotel. Dinner individually. 

Walking distance:  13-14 km / 3-4 hours (total tour is 8-9 hrs)
Elevation:  130 m
 
Day 3:  The stunning Laxárgljúfur Canyon
We meet up again with our guide in the morning a take a short drive back to Tungufellsdalur valley.  Today´s hike will be along the unforgettable and stunning canyon of the famous salmon river Laxá.  The canyon is about 100-200 meters deep and about 10 kilometers long. A calming feeling of high mountain  wilderness will grip us when we hike along the many different rock formations and to places where nature is at its most beautiful. We start our hike near the green fields of Fögrutorfa and narrow paths will take us to an abandoned farm called Hrunakrókur, the most romantic setting for a farm you could imagine. Back to the hotel for a relaxing evening in the wonderful hot tubs of the hotel! Dinner individually. 
Walking distance:  12-13 km / 4-5 hours (total tour is 7-8 hrs)
Elevation:  Mostly downhill
 
Day 4:  The charming Thjórsárdalur valley – Back to Reykjavik via Thingvellir National Park
We meet our guide in the early morning and drive towards the  Þjórsárdalur valley with a stop at the beautiful Hjálparfoss waterfall. We leave our car at the Viking ruins Stöng and walk along to the paradise valley Gjáin.  Gjáin is a tiny valley with lots of small picturesque waterfalls, clear, tranquil ponds and amazing delicate volcanic structures. You could call it a beautiful sample of everything Icelandic nature has to offer.  From Gjáin we walk to Háifoss waterfall which is one of the highest and also one of the most striking waterfalls in Iceland. Placed in a magnificent but relatively narrow gorge, it falls an impressive 122 meters down the two million years old cliff. Sided by another waterfall, called Granni, the "neighbor".
Beautiful views of Mt. Hekla and the glacial river Þjórsá will accompany us during our drive back to the hotel to pick up our luggage. The private Exploring Iceland Transfer back to Reykjavík takes you to Thingvellir National Park, the place of the ancient parliament situated right on top of the clearly dividing earth plates. The tour ends in Reykjavik in the late afternoon. Drop off at your hotel in Reykjavík or the BSÍ Bus terminal to catch the flybus to Keflavík Airport. 
Walking distance:  15-16 km / 5-6  hours (total tour is 6-7 hrs)
Elevation:  250 m 

​Exploring Iceland reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables should the necessity arise. The estimated duration of tours as indicated by km or timing can change according to road or weather conditions.

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