löngufjörur beach ride
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Dates 2019 - 6 riding days
June 14 - 20 August 12 - 18 August 27 - September 2 September 13 -19 (Northern Lights Tour) |
Dates 2019 - 4 riding days
June 3 - 7 & 20 -24 July 5 - 9 & 19 – 23 August 4 – 8 & 18 – 22 September 2 – 6 (Northern Lights) |
6/4 days ride on the famous Löngufjörur beach with
beautifull views of Snæfellsjökull glacier.
Cozy accommodation with private facilities at The Holy Ram Lodge
Small groups with max. 12 guests
beautifull views of Snæfellsjökull glacier.
Cozy accommodation with private facilities at The Holy Ram Lodge
Small groups with max. 12 guests
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This wonderful tour with 6 or 4 exciting riding days along the beach and along the moutains takes you to some of the most exhilarating routes and views at the Snæfellsnes Peninsula of West Iceland. The daily rides of 4-5 hours in the saddle on excellent private horses take you along the golden Löngufjörur beach with views to the beautiful fjord Faxaflói to one side and to the mighty glacier Snæfellsnesjökull to the other side. Everyday you will be riding through breathtaking ever changing landscape. From sandy beaches to rough lava and across rivers and streams.
This tour is a round tour, the horses will stay at different locations but the riders will drive home to the farm every night. Accommodation is provided at cozy The Holy Ram Lodge with a charming lounge in country vintage style and lovely decorated rooms with private facilities. Meals are prepared by your host at the licenced farm restaurant and meals are home cooked with love from local incredients. Our host is happy to cater for any special diet request such as vegetarian and vegan and food allergies. Please inform us about your wishes when booking. Non-riders are welcome as well. |
Type: Multi - days tour with daily 4-5 hours rides
Operated by: A trusted partner of Exploring Iceland Tour Duration: 7 days / 6 nights/6 riding days Level of expertise required: Experienced riders in good physical shape Area: West Iceland Accommodation: Double /twin or single rooms with private facilities at The Holy Ram Lodge. A single room supplement applies. A hot tub awaits the guest after each ride. Accommodation in Reykjavik not included but can be arranged. Meals: Full board starting with dinner on day 1 and ending with breakfast at day 7. Lunch is mostly picnic lunch. Min: Guaranteed departures Max: 12 guests Guide: English and Dutch speaking Group: International Maximum Weight: 90 kg Prices for the 7 day/6 riding day program: Price in dbl room: ISK 245.000 Single supplement: ISK 15.000 Non-rider sharing a double room: 125.000 Prices for the 5 day/4 riding day program: Price in dbl room: ISK 165.000 Single supplement: ISK 15.000 Non-rider sharing a double room: 85.000 Please contact us for more information: info@exploringiceland.is |
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Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Reykjavík to the farm at Snæfellsnes and short ride Please be ready at BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík no later than 16:30. BSÍ Bus Terminal - Vatnsmýrarvegi 10, 101, Reykjavík - Phone: +354 580 5400 The drive to the farm takes about 3 hours. After check in there will be a light meal and a short ride to get to know the horses, the Icelandic tack and the wonderful soft tölt! Riding: Approx. 2 hours ride from the farm grounds. Your accommodation at The Holy Ram Lodge at the farm: Rooms with private facilities and full board. The beds are made up and towels are provided. Day 2 - 6: Riding tour at the beach and into the mountains of Snæfellsnes Peninsula Everyday you will be riding through breathtaking ever changing landscape. From sandy beaches to the rough Búðahraun lava field, across rivers and streams to the golden Löngufjörur beach. It is a round tour, the horses will stay at different locations but the riders will drive home to the farm every night. As the riding depends on the tide there there might be different routes from tour to tour. Riding time each day: About 4-6 hours in the saddle. Max. no. of riders: 12 guests. Day 7: Back to Reykjavík After breakfast return to Reykjavík (approx. 3 hours drive). Arrival in Reykjavík at approx. 13:00. Drop off at BSÍ bus station in Reykjavík to catch the flybus to Keflavík airport. From there you can also easily catch a taxi to your accommodation in the capital area. We are more than happy to arrange your Reykjavík accommodation for you! Exploring Iceland reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables should the necessity arise. The estimated duration of tours as indicated by km or timing can change according to road or weather conditions. |
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