8 Day Ride With an Icelandic Horse Riding Holiday in Egilsstaðir

Facilities

The daily schedule is planned in accordance with your level of experience and your wishes. On the day of arrival, you may arrive early enough to be introduced to the horses and part of the area which you will further explore during your stay at Húsey.

The host will make a plan with you for the rest of the stay, which will include riding with a guide and other guests (when appropriate) each morning and afternoon, with two hours or more for each ride. This includes riding through a habitat of many plant and animal species, in particular birds, seals, and even reindeer.

Your host will review the planned week with you, including which horses you enjoy the most, whether you wish to experience riding independently, and the two-day guided ride to the old farmstead of Galtastadir which includes:

• Day 1: In the morning, you will familiarize yourself with the two allocated horses before starting the tour. If you are not able to tackle a hand-horse, a guide will help you. This day covers around 34 kilometers through moorland and rocky areas with panoramic views of the mountains. Half way, a stop is made at the local church, Kirkjubær, and you will end the day with a visit to the old turf farmhouse of Galtastaðir, before being taken back to Húsey by car.
• Day 2: By car, before finding the awaiting horses, you will be able to visit a replica of a turf church from Viking time, dating from around 940. On this day, the ride will consist of around 36 kilometers through the wild, quiet, and peaceful landscape, far away from trivial life. For part of the way, you will follow the old post way along the Jökulsá á Brú River back to Húsey.

On one evening, during your stay, you will be invited to join the Húsey family for a traditional evening meal.

Húsey Hostel and Horsefarm is 56 kilometers north of Egilsstaðir, located between two rivers: Jökulsá á Brú and the glacial river of Lagarljót. Húsey offers wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and opportunities to experience Iceland‘s unspoiled nature, including the river seals and many bird species, like the Great Skua.

The land at Húsey is a paradise for nature lovers, rich in bird life and flowering moorland. You can enjoy the soft gait of their Icelandic horses without the pressure of time. The friendly, curious, and willing horses will win your heart with their pleasant and confident character.

The nearest shop is in Egilsstaðir, so you need to bring your food with you. Húsey's team can pick up extra or forgotten items when in town, on errands.

Distances

• Egilsstaðir, 56 kilometers

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Meals are not included in the price. You will need to bring food with you for your stay at Húsey. A fully equipped kitchen is available on-site.

• Riding tour along Lagarfljót and Jökulsá rivers
• Seal watching tour

• 7 days of riding
• Minimum four hours of riding per day or less, if you wish
• Round-trip two-day horse ride to Galtastaðir Farmstead (6 to 8 hours each day)
• Round-trip car transport from Galtastaðir (for the two-day ride)
• Riding safety helmet during your stay
• Basic rainy weather trousers and jacket, if required
• Bed linen and towel
• 1 evening meal with the Húsey family
• 7 nights accommodation

• Airfare
• Meals (except for one evening meal)
• Other activities and tours
• Riding clothes or boots
• Transport to and from Húsey on arrival and departure

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.