Tours and Tickets to Experience Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River

There are plenty of ways to experience the Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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• Small Group Ride To The Hot Spring Reykjadalur

Going for a swim in the Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River is free, though you may have to pay for parking or for transportation to the trailhead. Many visitors like to experience the hot spring while on a guided tour. Tours range from around US$250 to over US$2500 depending on the length and number of stops.

Yes, parking for a fee is available near the trailhead for the Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River. Visitors say that you can pay online or at the terminal beside the café. You can also consider parking in Hveragerði and taking a cab to the trailhead.

No, there aren’t formal changing facilities at Reykjadalur. It’s an hour-long hike to reach the thermal river, and the only secluded area for changing is behind a few barriers. If many people are swimming, you won’t have much privacy.

You have to hike the trail to reach Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River. The best way to get to the trailhead is by driving from Reykjavik or booking a guided tour that includes round-trip transportation. If you do drive yourself, take Route 1 (Ring Road) east toward Hveragerði, follow signs for Breiðamörk Road, and continue onto Reykjadalur Road until you reach the parking area. The drive should take between 45 minutes and an hour. The trail to the river takes about one hour each way and has an elevation increase.

To swim in the Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River, you should bring a bathing suit and a towel. For the trail there and back, you should wear closed-toe shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water and anything else you’d like to have for 2 hours of hiking. Most visitors also bring a separate bag for their wet clothes and towel.