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Horse Riding Holiday Iceland

During late autumn and at the end of winter (October to Nov and February to March), Riding Iceland offers great riding adventures from Saltvík farm in the north of Iceland. They make daily rides from Saltvík farm along the coastline of the Arctic Ocean.

Key information

  • Horse Breed: Icelandic horse

Highlights

  • 3 days of horse riding
  • Approximate daily riding time: 4 - 6 hours
  • Chance to see the famous Northern Lights (weather dependent)
  • A qualified professional guide
  • Experience the Tölt of the Icelandic horse
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Daily meals

Skill level

  • Intermediate

Styles


3 days with instruction
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Accommodation

You will stay in a double room at Saltvík farm with private WC or shower facilities in a newly renovated guesthouse.

Program

Iceland dressed in autumn colors is truly something beautiful, and there might be a fresh layer of snow already. In February and March, the north of Iceland mostly has the winter costume on. Riding through the (deep) snow is truly an adventure to experience. There is a good chance you will see the Northern Lights in action in the Arctic sky above north Iceland during the autumn or winter seasons. Riding Iceland will do their best to find the best possibilities in the area for watching the Northern Lights when they show up in the evening.

You spend your days riding the trails around Saltvík farm and take a sightseeing trip to the mighty Goðafoss (waterfall of the Gods) and possibly the Lake Mývatn area. This holiday is suitable for all riding levels. You also will visit the newly established geothermal bath “Geosea” in Husavík which is a well-deserved relaxation after riding activities and the fresh air in the face on your daily rides. Riding Iceland tours are designed to follow the ancient riding trails that have served people to travel across the country ever since the first settlement of Iceland.

You will come across perfect riding tracks that allow you to enjoy your horse tölting at full speed - a cheering and overwhelming feeling on its own. Riding Iceland offers winter adventures from Saltvík farm on the north coast of Iceland. The north part of Iceland is truly one of the best places in the world for watching the Northern Lights during the darker hours of the winter. You will have some day rides from Saltvík farm along the coastline of the Arctic Ocean. Iceland in winter costume with the amazing Northern Lights floating across the sky is truly an adventure to experience.

On arrival day, the meeting point on the first day is at Saltvík farm, four kilometers south of Husavik in the north. The program starts on the morning of day one around 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with a pick-up from Akureyri between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Riding days are the first three days. On day four, the drop off in Akureyri will be around 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. but can be moved forward up to 7:30 a.m. (in that case for the whole group) in case participants have booked an early flight.

The riding

The mean length of the day is three to four hours in the saddle and can sometimes be longer than that. You will start shortly after breakfast when all necessary preparations are done. Whenever the terrain allows it, you will enjoy the fast but still comfortable Tölt of the Icelandic horse. You will take short breaks every hour or two to stretch your muscles and allow the horses to rest a bit. During a long break at midday, you will have lunch and change horses before you continue to the destination of the day.

Terrain

Iceland’s landscapes offer a wide variety of landscapes, ranging from rough rocky mountain passes to smooth and wide heathland, flowery meadows, swamps, and stony deserts. The sure-footed Icelandic horse is perfectly fit to carry you even through difficult terrain. The aim is to find the remotest spots that remain beyond the reach of any vehicle or hiker.

Riding ability

The tours are attended with relatively high physical demands. Please make sure you are fit to join. The minimum riding ability required is mastery of the basic aids and the ability to control the horse at all paces and in the open country. It is a great advantage if you are a proficient rider. Riding Iceland does not accept absolute beginners but would be happy to offer help in finding a more suitable tour.

Location

This holiday will be held in Saltvík, Iceland.

Food

All meals are included in the price. The day starts with a hearty high-energy breakfast (usually including warm porridge). Then pack your lunchboxes for days the car will not reach you in the wilderness. On days you meet the car, you might even get a small hot snack. The dinner is aimed to be one of the highlights of the day where you explore the healthy and fresh Icelandic cuisine.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Although the priority is riding, you might reserve some time during the afternoons to visit interesting sites in case they are reachable from the camp, like geysers, waterfalls, or hot water pools. There is usually no entrance fee for natural wonders in the Icelandic mountains, it might, however, come in handy to have a small stash of Icelandic Kronas (IKR), in case you want to visit swimming pools in the civilized areas.

Optional at extra cost is also a sailing trip from Husavík harbor either for the search for whales common out of the coast of north Iceland or even for the hunt for Northern Lights out in the peace and quiet of the arctic sea!

What's included

  • All horse riding sessions
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 11% VAT

What's not included

  • Flights
  • Airport transfers
  • Hotels before or after the tour
  • Domestic transfers to and from the north (either Akureyri or Húsavík)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities

How to get there

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Arrival by shuttle

Riding Iceland will do a free pick-up or drop-off from Akureyri for those who do not come by themselves all the way to Saltvík farm. Please send an inquiry for more information.

Cancellation Policy

  • 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 30 days before arrival.

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Riding Iceland does accept children but they must be strong competent riders. They offer a 25% discount for children up to 12 years old if traveling with an adult family member.

Monday February 24, 2025
(4 days / 3 nights)

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