reykjavik riding secrets
beach, lakes & mountains
Landsmót post tour
Dates 2018
July 9 - 12 (Special Landsmót departure)
July 19 - 22
August 2 – 5
Min: 2 riders / Max: 4 riders
July 9 - 12 (Special Landsmót departure)
July 19 - 22
August 2 – 5
Min: 2 riders / Max: 4 riders
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Riding through the backyard of Reykjavík is a horse lover´s dream come true! The big riding clubs in the Icelandic capital area of Reykjavík boast an excellent network of amazing trails through the most astonishing nature around the beautiful nordic capital. Tölt with us during the day through an exciting landscape made up of pseudocaters, glittering lakes and salmon rivers, with high mountain tops towering over us. And in the evening choose from the many first class restaurants Reykjavík has to offer and stroll via famous Laugavegur street with its beautiful cafés and bars!
Accommodation is at the lovely 4 Star Hotel Sand in downtown Reykjavík, home also to an artisan bakery, coffeehouse and restaurant. During this ride we start at Álftanes Peninsula with a ride along Bessastaðir, the Icelandic President´s residence and stunning views of the Reykjavík skyline and Mt. Snæfellsjökull. We ride through Heiðmörk Nature Reserve with its endless arctic birch forests and bizzare lava formations and tölt along the grounds of the famous Landsmót competition. Please note that one departure can be booked as a direct add-on to your Landsmót visit. Join us on this extraordinary ride with the attention to detail and friendly personal service which characterize our micro group luxury tours! Please note: If non-riding golf enthusiastic family members or friends want to join you, please contact us for non-rider prices! Bookings via booking engine below or send request to info@exploringiceland.is |
Type: Multi days tour with spare hand horses
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights/ 4 riding days Level of expertise required: Medium experienced riders in good physical shape Area: Reykjavík Capital Area Accommodation: Double or single rooms with private facilities at the new 4 star Sand Hotel right in the center of town. A single room supplement surcharge applies. Meals: picnic lunch and farewell dinner (breakfast is not included but can be purchased directly at the hotel) Min: 2 guests Max: 4 guests. Each departure can be booked as a private tour, surcharge may apply. Guide: English speaking. Other languages upon request. Group: International Maximum Weight: 110 kg Price 2018: ISK 315.800.- Please note: Dinner is not included on this tour and only the riding tour is guided. Guide is not staying at the hotel. Please note: If you prefer staying at another hotel or book accommodation directly please contact us at info@exploringiceland.is |
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Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Álftanes Peninsula – From Hafnarfjörður to Kópavogur – Heiðmörk Nature Reserve Pick up at your accommodation in the Reykjavík capital area at 9 am. Please be ready in your riding clothes in the reception at pick up time. We take you to the beautiful Álftanes peninsula, only a short drive from Reykjavík downtown. After an introduction into the safety issues, tack and gaits of the Icelandic horse we set off for a lovely gentle ride on good tölting tracks along the shoreline (and beach if tide allows) with a magnificient views of Sæfellsnesjökull, Mt. Esja, the Reykjavík skyline and striking Bessastaðir, the residence of the Icelandic president. Wonderful birdlife and an amazing scenery accompany us for this first ride. Afterwards we enjoy a light lunch at a local café with views of grazing horses. After lunch we take a short drive to the stable area of Hafnafjörður´s riding club Sörli for a ride through narrow tracks through lava and birch forests! Beautiful and again complely different mountain views take us via the Nature Reserve Heiðmörk to Riding club Sprettur, the stable area of Kópavogur town where we leave our horses and drive you to Sand hotel on Laugavegur Street, your accommdation in Reykjavík. Dinner and evening indiviudally. Riding distance approx. 20 km, 4-5 hours. Day 2: Heiðmörk Nature Park – Lake Rauðavatn - Landsmót grounds – Leirvogur Beach - Mosfellsbær Pick up at your accommodation at 10 am. Today´s ride will take us exploring the backyards of Reykjavík. We will start by riding some more through the breathtaking Heiðmörk Nature Reserve, passing the Reykjavík stables of Fákur Riding club and the grounds for the famous Landsmót competition. We continue via Lake Rauðavatn and ride along the shore of Leirvogur beach towards Mosfellsbær underneath mighty Mt. Esja. During today we will serve you a luxury picnic lunch! Leaving the horses at Vonarholt farm we enjoy some coffee and cakes Icelandic style before we take you back to your accommodation. Dinner individually. Riding distance: approx. 15- 20 km, 4-5 hours. Day 3: Around Mt. Mosfell on Saga trails! Pick up at your accommodation in the capital area at 10 am. Today we ride around Mt. Mosfell in the charming Mosfellsdalur valley. We are literally travelling on Saga Trails as we ride over the meadows where the famous medieval Viking Warrior Egill Skallgrímsson once live and buried his gold! While Mt. Esja towers over us we we tölt through the beautiful area where Icelandic Nobel writer Halldór Laxnes grew up and found his inspiration for his famous novels. In the evening look forward to a true but incredibly delicious Viking dinner before returning to your accommodation. Day 4: Vonarholt – Lake Hafravatn and Elliðavatn – Pseudocraters Rauðhólar - Reykjavík Pick up at your accommodation in the capital area at 10 am for your last ride with us. Riding along the shores of lakes Hafravatn and strikingly beautiful Elliðavatn we ride through the spectacular Rauðhólar area. The 5.200 years old remnants of a cluster of firy red Pseudocraters make a wonderful backdrop for our last tölt through Reykjavík´s gorgeous backyard! Here our ride ends at the stables but we are happy to transfer you to your accommodation within the Reykjavík capital area or the BSÍ busterminal to catch the flybus to Keflavík airport. 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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Included:
Please note: Dinner is not included and only the riding tour is guided. Guide is not staying at the hotel.
- All transfers during the ride within the Reykjavík capital area
- 3x nights in double/twin or single rooms with private facilities at 4 * Sand Hotel in downtown Reykjavík. Please note: For single rooms a single supplement charge applies.
- 4 picnic lunch during the tour
- 4x riding days according to programme
- 1x coffee & cake treat on 2nd day
- 1x dinner on 3rd day including soft drinks and coffee. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
- English speaking guide. Other languages upon request.
Please note: Dinner is not included and only the riding tour is guided. Guide is not staying at the hotel.
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