Saturday: Arrival in Iceland - Keflavík Airport - Reykjavík

A representative meets all clients at Keflavík Airport and drives them to a guesthouse in Reykjavík. At approx. 17:30 we invite you to a Welcome Meeting including traditional Icelandic soup. Receive details of the following tour and meet your fellow riders.  

Sunday: Reykjavík–Thingvellir -Fossnes Farm –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. This day is the perfect start to get to know your horse and the Icelandic way of trail riding in a relaxed atmosphere. During the ride you will enjoy the view of deep green mountains and valleys and the mighty glacial river Thjórsá. Relax in a hot pool before a hearty dinner at the farm. (4 – 5 hours)

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 paddock for the annual sheep round-up in autum. We leave the horses at Hvítárdalur Farm and drive back to Fossnes for the night. (6 – 7 hours)

Tuesday: Fossnes - Hvítárdalur - Gullfoss – Geysir Guesthouse

We continue our ride on soft trails ideal for tölting towards the majestic canyon Brúarhlöð 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. From the guesthouse we have direct view to the geothermal area and you will have plenty of time to explore this highly interesting area with its countless bubbling  hot springs. Hot outdoor pool on site. (6 - 7 hours)

Wednesday: Geysir - Haukadalur - Haukadalsheiði - 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 Haukadalsheiði. (4 – 5 hours)

Thursday: Geysir – Tungufellsdalur – Kaldbakur – Fossnes

We leave the Geysir area and ride along green pastures with grazing horses and cattle back to the bridge at Brúarhlöð canyon where we cross the Hvítá River. Now we head towards the interior and follow beautiful Tungufellsdalur valley onto Hrunaheiðar heath plateau. In clear weather conditions you have an excellent view all over South Iceland from up there and we experience riding along the edge of civilisation. Our horses spend the night at Kaldbakur Farm, while we drive back to Fossnes where we spend the night and enjoy a nice hot bath after a long days ride. (6 – 7 hours.)

Friday: Fossnes – Kaldbakur – Hrunakrókur - Fossnes - Reykjavík

Our last day of riding includes yet again terrific scenery. We cross Stóra-Láxá River close to Laxárgljúfur canyon at lovely situated Hrunakrókur, a deserted farm. The terrain changes to vast green meadows on our way through Laxárdalur valley and we enjoy good riding tracks on our way back to Fossnes Farm (5-6 hours). Here we say goodbye to our guides, staff and horses and return to a guesthouse in Reykjavík for an overnight stay. Approx. arrival in Reykjavík at 18:00.

Saturday: Departure from Iceland - Reykjavík - Keflavík Airport

Transfer by bus to Keflavík Airport in time for the return flight home.

 

This popular tour has been in operation since 1984 and is ideal for families and those who do not have the riding experience necessary for our highland tours.

 

        Part of this tour can be booked as a 5-day tour (4 riding days) - see tour 13.