2 Days From Geysers to Mountain Horse Riding Tour, Iceland

Facilities

Participants on this tour will be joining the last two days on Íslandshestar's longer Golden Circle Tour.

Day 1: Thursday: Geysir - Tungufellsdalur - Kaldbakur - Guesthouse Blesastaðir (Riding Distance: Approximately 30 kilometers)

You will be picked up between 8 to 9 a.m. from pick up points in Reykjavik. Drive to the Geysir area where the horses and staff are waiting for you. Please dress already in riding clothes. After an introduction to the Icelandic horse and its special gaits, start your ride along green pastures to the bridge at Brúarhlöð canyon where you will cross the mighty Hvítá River.

Now, head towards the interior and follow the beautiful Tungufellsdalur valley onto Hrunaheiðar heath plateau and experience riding along the edge of civilization. The horses will spend the night at Kaldbakur Farm, you will be driven to the Secret Lagoon for a relaxing bath in the geothermal pool and then drive to the Blesastaðir Guesthouse where you will spend the night, there is a hot tub on-site!

Day 2: Friday: Guesthouse Blesastaðir - Kaldbakur - Hrepphólar - Kálfhóll - Reykjavík (Riding Distance: Approximately 40 kilometers)

Your second day of riding includes yet again terrific scenery. Today, follow good riding tracks past Mt. Galtafell and see the amazing basalt columns at Hrepphólar. Cross River Laxá before you reach Sandlækjarmýri. Turn towards the banks of Thjórsá River and follow them to Kálfhóll Farm. Here, say goodbye to your guides, staff, and horses and return to Reykjavík, approximate arrival is at 8 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: Íslandshestar reserves the right to alter the itinerary if necessary.

Luggage

Luggage will be transported in the kitchen van.

• Bring bags rather than hard cover suitcases.
• Pack light because transport space is limited.

Changing horses

Usually, you will change horses once or twice a day. On most of the longer tours, Íslandshestar herds spare horses along in a free running herd, the traditional way of riding in Iceland; all tours of the three and four-horse categories are operated that way. For tours of the two-horse category, guides may lead spare horses for parts of the ride.

Category

This tour is for intermediate riders who are comfortable for long hours in the saddle.

Meeting place

You will be picked up at the BSÍ Bus station in Reykjavik.

On this riding holiday, you will ride through the green pastures of Brúarhlöð canyon and cross the mighty Hvítár river. You will follow excellent riding paths to Hrunaheiði heath and past the Mount Galtafell where you'll witness breathtaking scenery of the southern countryside of Iceland.

On the first day, a welcome dinner at Kálfhóll Farm will be held and during the ride, full board is provided. Íslandshestar's menu consists of a large breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals (fish or lamb). Vegetarian meals are available if requested when booking. You will make your own packed lunch from the breakfast table. Moreover, please note that alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price and are hard to get in the highlands. They can be bought at a reasonable price in the Duty-Free Store at Keflavík International Airport (KEF) upon arrival.

• 2 horse riding days
• 1 night accommodation
• Entrance fee to Secret Lagoon included
• Use of rainwear, water bottle, saddlebag, and riding helmet
• Daily full board meals
• Transfer from Reykjavík to the farm
• VAT and taxes

• Airfare
• Alcoholic beverages
• Individual travel insurance

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 42 days before arrival.