Get the best of both worlds just outside Reykjavík: a guided ATV ride across volcanic terrain, followed by a relaxing soak at Reykjaböð Hot Springs. Transfers link every part of the day, so there's no need for a rental car.

Off-road through the Hengill volcanic area

Your day starts at BSÍ Bus Terminal at 13:00 (optional pick-up from 12:30). Around 25 minutes later you arrive at Litla Kaffistofan, the ATV base on the edge of Hengill, an active volcanic system on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

After a safety briefing, your guide leads you on a 1.5-hour ride across lava fields and black sand trails, with views over the Hellisheiði plateau and the steaming Hveradalir geothermal valley. No previous experience is needed.

Warm up at Reykjaböð Hot Springs

At 15:30 you transfer to Reykjaböð in Hveragerði, at the entrance to Reykjadalur valley. Classic Admission gives you around two hours in the geothermal pools and the outdoor ritual area, where you can move between the event sauna, cold plunge and Kneipp pool. It's a smaller, quieter alternative to Iceland's larger lagoons.

Food along the way

Food isn't included, but you can buy snacks at Litla Kaffistofan, and Reykjaböð has a bistro and an in-water bar.

Back to Reykjavík

The return transfer leaves Reykjaböð at 18:30, getting you back to the city in the early evening.