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This
tour is a shorter version of our popular Golden
Circle Tour covering
the Geysir Hot Spring area and the Golden
Waterfall Gullfoss. Exchange the beaten tracks
for fine bridle paths along deep canyons, travel
across wide salmon rivers to the wonders of
untouched nature. Ascend through a lovely birch
forests with wild mountain flowers to a highland
plateau and enjoy great views of mountains and
glaciers! Visit Thingvellir Nationalpark on
your transfer day, the historical place where
the first parliament was founded around the year
1000 and where the continental plates drift
apart. You don´t need to be a very experienced
rider for this tour, because our horses,
especially chosen for this trip, take you safely
and comfortably to your destination. Still
riding days can be as long as up to 38 km in the
saddle so you should be in good physical
condition and have a basic knowledge of
horsemanship.
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Duration: 5
days / 4 nights - 4 riding days - 115 km
US$
1,685 per person
-- based on
€ 1,086
Departures in 2008:
06/08-06/12 06/15-06/19
06/22-06/26 06/29-07/03
07/06-07/10
07/13-07/17 07/20-07/24
07/27-07/31 08/03-08/07
08/10-08/14
08/17-08/21 08/24-08/28
availability
& reservation
Meeting Point:
Reykjavik
City
Level:
Good
novice +
Riding per day: 5-7 hours (30-40
km)
Pace: moderate
Tack:
Icelandic
Horses:
Icelandic
Horses
Min/Max Riders: 8-18
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Accommodation:
2 - 4 bed units, 2 nights in rooms with
private facilities at Geysir.
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Meeting place:
Reykjavík. Accommodation before and
after the ride to be arranged
individually.
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The tour leaves Geysir at 9:30 and
arrives back in Reykjavík at 11:00 on
Thursday morning.
Itinerary
 Sunday:
Reykjavík – Thingvellir –
Gnúpverjahreppur – Fossnes Farm
Transfer from Reykjavík via Thingvellir
Nationalpark to Fossnes farm, situated in
beautiful surroundings, where we meet horses and
guides. After an introduction to the Icelandic
horse and its special gaits we start our ride
along pleasant trails and explore the colourful
Gnúpverjahreppur countryside. During the ride
you will enjoy the view of deep green mountains
and valleys and the mighty glacial river Thjórsá.
Relax in a hot tub before a hearty dinner at the
farm. (20 km) Monday:
Fossnes – Hvítárdalur – Fossnes
We leave the farm and head off to the
fertile farmlands of neighbouring community
Hrunamannahreppur. We take handhorses along for
changing our mounts a couple of times a day and
this gives us the opportunity to travel at a
comfortable speed. We cross the well know salmon
river Stóra-Laxá and stop for our picknick lunch
at Hrunaréttir, a round pen for the annual sheep
round-up in autum. We leave the horses at
Hvítárdalur Farm and drive back to Fossnes for
the night. (40 km)
Tuesday: Fossnes –
Hvítárdalur – Gullfoss – Geysir Guesthouse
We continue our ride on soft trails ideal
for tölting towards the majestic canyon
Brúarhlöđ where milky green water passes through
bizarre rock formations. Alongside Hvítá River
we follow the ever deepening canyon on to the
impressive Golden Waterfall Gullfoss and
continue to the famous Geysir hot spring area
where we will stay for two nights. You have
plenty of time to explore this highly
interesting area with its countless bubbling hot
springs. Hot outdoor tub on site. (40 km)
Wednesday: Geysir –
Haukadalur – Haukadalsheiđi – Geysir
Our ride takes us through Haukadalur valley with
its beautiful birch forest. Cross clear little
streams on the way and enjoy the rich vegetation
of wild mountain flowers that bloom during high
summer. While you ascend to a highland plateau
you will notice the changes in nature as you
reach higher ground. A breathtaking view of the
mountain ranges and glaciers of the highland
around awaits you when you reach the top of
Haukadalsheiđi. Accommodation again at Geysir
Guesthouse. (15 km)
Thursday: Geysir –
Reykjavík
Today we leave our riding companions in the
morning after breakfast and drive back to
Reykjavík. Approx. arrival in Reykjavík at
11:00.
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