Mountain biking day trip along the 1000 rivers road & into the hot spring valley of Reykjadalur
. Available directly from Reykjavík city.
Trip difficulty 3+ out of 5 possible,
more difficult trips available
We
start this amazing mountain bike trip by the geothermal power plant
Hellisheiðarvirkjun. From there we head up to the mountains towards the 1000 rivers
road. We will pass several geothermal power holes and see the
technology Iceland uses to heat its houses and produce electricity in an environmentally
friendly manner. The 1000 rivers road is properly named since we will
cross a river many times, always the same one, which runs in numerous turns, as we pedal towards the famous Reykjadalur valley or Steam valley if we try to translate the name. Down there hot water rushes down the slopes of the
mountain range and creates the ideal place to relax in an untouched
natural hot stream. The valley also has an amazing abundance of
geothermal springs and you will witness every thing from small gurgling
melting pots to vibrant super heated pools of water. After strolling
along these wonder of nature we ride all the way back down into the
town of Hveragerð where we will be picked up and driven back to Reykjavíki.
Details:
Price: 15.990 ISK per person includes
pick-up, bike, helmet , guide and late lunch in Hveragerði.
Distance
from Reykjavik: 25 km. Duration of trip: 6 - 7 hours. Available:
June-September (depending on weather). Minimum: 6 pax. Maximum: 25 pax.
Age limit: 12 years. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof
jacket and pants, some headgear and gloves are recommended. Also bring
a swim suit and a towel. We do recommend good hiking boots!! Please
note: Your feet will get wet as we cross the rivers.
Disclaimer:
All biking trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its
participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for
accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there
own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all
trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an
inherit risk.