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Dates 2025
June: 14 June: 25 July: 8 July: 20 August: 15 Type: Multi days tour with spare horses running along in a herd Operated by: A trusted partner of Exploring Iceland Duration: 7 days /6 nights/5 riding days Level of expertise required: Only experienced riders in good physical shape. Area: South Iceland Accommodation: 3 nights in 2-bed rooms in made up beds with shared facilities . 3 nights in sleeping bag accommodation with shared facilities in rustic mountain hut. Accommodation in Reykjavík is not included but can be arranged. Meals: Full board starting with dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast on day 7. Min: 8 riders Max: 12 riders Guide: English speaking guide. Group: International Maximum Weight: 100 kg Price 2024: 325.000 ISK ,- per person To find the price in your currency: Currency converter Please contact us for more information and booking, we are happy to help! |
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True highland riding experience in South Iceland
This tour is suited perfectly for all of those who do want to go on an authentic highland ride up into the mountains with a free running herd but shy away from big groups! This very personal riding tour with max. 12 guests takes you into the breathtaking landscape around Three-Peaks- Mountain in South Iceland. All transfers from and to Reykjavík included. Riding on secluded trails through lava, wild rivers and with beautiful glacier views, you will surely get the true Icelandic Mountain feeling! Accommodation in the mountains in cozy Foss Mountain Hut located next to river Eystri Rangá and north of the famous Fljótshlíð Valley which you will be exploring on horseback. Here, Gunnar Hámundarson, a 10th-century Icelandic Saga hero, lived at Hlíðarendi. He features prominently in the first half of the famous Njáls Saga, which tells of the chain of events ultimately leading to his death in battle. Learn about volcanoes, glacier and the fascinating old stories from your hosts Róbert and Eyja, who will take you on their horses into the wild outback of South Iceland! Discover the wild country east of glacier Tindfjallajökull, home to a dormant volcano, while enjoying fast rides in tölt, the famous soft gait of the Icelandic horse. |
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Day by day itinerary
DAY 1 / Arrival:
You will be picked up by your Icelandic hosts Róbert and Eyja at Reykjavik BSI, bus station at 17:00. If you arrive today, make sure that you will be in time at BSÍ bus terminal since Keflavík International Airport is about one hour away. The drive will take you through the towns Hveragerði and Selfoss and through the Southern Lowlands to your accommodation at Grímsstaðir Country Guesthouse (about 1,5 hrs). Enjoy a Welcome Dinner where you get to know each other and go through the program of your tour.
Accommodation: Shared rooms with shared bathroom and other facilities
DAY 2 / Bakkakot – Stóra-Hof (20 km):
After breakfast we head out to farm Bakkakot, where we get to know the horses and saddle up. Today´s ride starts with basic riding instructions to learn about the tölt, the famous soft gait of the Icelandic horse. The first trail takes us to Stóra-Hof, where our horses will be staying overnight while we drive back to our guesthouse.
Accommodation: Shared rooms with shared bathroom and other facilities
DAY 3 / Stóra-Hof - Foss (20 km):
From Stóra-Hof our route takes us towards the highlands. Riding on remote mountain paths surrounded by old lava and purple lupin fields (June-Mid July only). Listen to stories of ancient viking heros as we follow the trail to mountain cottage at Foss where we spend next three nights by the riverside of Eystri-Rangá.
Accommodation: Mountain cottage
DAY 4 / Foss (15-20 km):
Today´s ride takes us into the beautiful landscape around our mountain home Foss, enjoying the breathtaking view over mountains, glaciers and canyons. Ancient abandoned farms and remains of the farming community that used to live here are along today´s route.
Accommodation: Mountain cottage
DAY 5 / Foss (15 km):
Riding up to hills south of Foss, we will be viewing beautiful waterfalls and visit a small cave called "Thieves' Cave". Wonderful views of the mountain ranges around us will be a rewarding gift. Tonight´s dinner will be a treat as we will serve traditional Icelandic lamb from the barbeque.
Accommodation: Mountain cottage
DAY 6 / Foss - Bakkakot (35 km):
We have to say good by to our mountain home and head back to the lowlands into the famous Fljótshlíð valley. Without doubt, the horse´s speed will pick up once they realize they are on the way back home!
Enjoy the fast ride tölting away on wonderful riding paths surrounded by mountains and glacier view! Arriving back at the farm you will have to say goodbye to the horses before we drive you to your accommodation at Grímsstaðir Country Guesthouse, where our last dinner will be served.
Accommodation: Shared rooms with shared bathroom and other facilities
DAY 7 / Departure:
Back to Reykjavík. After breakfast, you will be picked up at 10:00 and arrive back in Reykjavik around 12:00. Please note, accommadation in Reykjavík is not included but we can arrange it 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.
Good to know: Individual travel insurance is not included in the tour price. We encourage our clients to obtain relevant travel insurance before visiting Iceland.
Included:
Arrangement:
Every day starts with breakfast, after that each rider will make their own lunch for the day that will be delivered by car during the day or brought in saddle bags. We choose horses for each rider according to riding skills. Every rider is responsible for evaluating their own riding ability and physical condition. Riders must be able to mount a horse with little assistance.
You will be picked up by your Icelandic hosts Róbert and Eyja at Reykjavik BSI, bus station at 17:00. If you arrive today, make sure that you will be in time at BSÍ bus terminal since Keflavík International Airport is about one hour away. The drive will take you through the towns Hveragerði and Selfoss and through the Southern Lowlands to your accommodation at Grímsstaðir Country Guesthouse (about 1,5 hrs). Enjoy a Welcome Dinner where you get to know each other and go through the program of your tour.
Accommodation: Shared rooms with shared bathroom and other facilities
DAY 2 / Bakkakot – Stóra-Hof (20 km):
After breakfast we head out to farm Bakkakot, where we get to know the horses and saddle up. Today´s ride starts with basic riding instructions to learn about the tölt, the famous soft gait of the Icelandic horse. The first trail takes us to Stóra-Hof, where our horses will be staying overnight while we drive back to our guesthouse.
Accommodation: Shared rooms with shared bathroom and other facilities
DAY 3 / Stóra-Hof - Foss (20 km):
From Stóra-Hof our route takes us towards the highlands. Riding on remote mountain paths surrounded by old lava and purple lupin fields (June-Mid July only). Listen to stories of ancient viking heros as we follow the trail to mountain cottage at Foss where we spend next three nights by the riverside of Eystri-Rangá.
Accommodation: Mountain cottage
DAY 4 / Foss (15-20 km):
Today´s ride takes us into the beautiful landscape around our mountain home Foss, enjoying the breathtaking view over mountains, glaciers and canyons. Ancient abandoned farms and remains of the farming community that used to live here are along today´s route.
Accommodation: Mountain cottage
DAY 5 / Foss (15 km):
Riding up to hills south of Foss, we will be viewing beautiful waterfalls and visit a small cave called "Thieves' Cave". Wonderful views of the mountain ranges around us will be a rewarding gift. Tonight´s dinner will be a treat as we will serve traditional Icelandic lamb from the barbeque.
Accommodation: Mountain cottage
DAY 6 / Foss - Bakkakot (35 km):
We have to say good by to our mountain home and head back to the lowlands into the famous Fljótshlíð valley. Without doubt, the horse´s speed will pick up once they realize they are on the way back home!
Enjoy the fast ride tölting away on wonderful riding paths surrounded by mountains and glacier view! Arriving back at the farm you will have to say goodbye to the horses before we drive you to your accommodation at Grímsstaðir Country Guesthouse, where our last dinner will be served.
Accommodation: Shared rooms with shared bathroom and other facilities
DAY 7 / Departure:
Back to Reykjavík. After breakfast, you will be picked up at 10:00 and arrive back in Reykjavik around 12:00. Please note, accommadation in Reykjavík is not included but we can arrange it 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.
Good to know: Individual travel insurance is not included in the tour price. We encourage our clients to obtain relevant travel insurance before visiting Iceland.
Included:
- Pick up and drop off in Reykjavik.
- Full board and accommodation during the tour. The menu consists of a good breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals. Please let us know in advance if any riders have special dietary requests.
- The riders make their own lunch from breakfast for each day.
- Sleeping bags and towels.
- Riding equipment and safety helmets.
- Rainwear.
Arrangement:
Every day starts with breakfast, after that each rider will make their own lunch for the day that will be delivered by car during the day or brought in saddle bags. We choose horses for each rider according to riding skills. Every rider is responsible for evaluating their own riding ability and physical condition. Riders must be able to mount a horse with little assistance.
