Riding the Rift Valley
in between the continents
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Dates 2021
June: 17 - 21 July: 8 - 12 July/August: 29 - 2 - Fully booked Thursday - Monday |
Dates 2022
July: 7 - 11 July: 21 - 25 August: 4 - 8 Thursday - Monday |
Min: 2 riders / Max: 4 riders
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Volcano, Rifts,National Park, Rivers and Mountain views
This tour takes you straight into the Rift Valley at Þingvellir National Park. While riding on secluded lava and birch lined trails in between the North American and Eurasian continental plates you will get a magnificient insight into the fascinating geology and history of Iceland! Imagine tölting on our soft and gentle horses through lava fields, over highland plateaus and along lovely lake shores as you will discover the wonderful natural wonders of the South. Explore the ancient parliamentary place which is the birthplace of the Icelandic Nation. Included are visits to Geysir hot spring, the Golden Waterfall Gullfoss and to the geothermal Fontana SPA is where you can sweat in the steam of a natural hot spring and jump into Lake Laugarvatn to cool off! Accommodation at the 5 star hotel Grímsborgir. Please contact us if you prefer other accommodation! Hotel Grímsborgir *****: With 68 beautiful and spacious superior double rooms and a first class Restaurant Hotel Grímsborgir is without doubt one of the best hotels South Iceland has to offer. Every room has a nice terrace and access to hot tubs in a common area. |
Type: Multi days tour with spare horses
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights/ 5 riding days Operated by: Exploring Iceland Level of expertise required: Experienced riders in good physical shape only Area: South Iceland Accommodation: 5* hotel accommodation in double/twin/single rooms with private facilities. Accommodation in Reykjavik not included but can be arranged. Meals included: Breakfast and good lunch (mix of picnic and cooked). Included: Fontana Geothermal SPA Visit Min: 2 pax Max: 4 pax. Guide: English speaking. Other languages upon request. Group: International Maximum Weight: 95 kg 2021 & 2022 Price per person in ISK: Price p.p.in double/twin room at Hotel Grímsborgir*****: ISK 430.000 Single supplement: ISK 74.500. To find the price in your currency: Currency converter Non-Riders welcome! The area offers great opportunities self-drive tours while your travelling partner is out for trail riding (min.2 riders) Please contact us for suggestions and prices info@exploringiceland.is |
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Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Riding through the volcanic Hengill Valley Pick up at 10 am at your accommodation in Reykjavík by your wonderful Icelandic hosts! Today´s ride will take you through a stunning mountain landscape that takes your mind right towards the settings of the magical Lord of the Rings films: Tuff cliffs, green moss, deserted valley closed by mountains and beautiful mountain views. The ride ends at the geothermal area of Nesjavellir, south of Lake Þingvallavatn. By car back to your hotel accommodation (riding distance ca. 30 km) Day 2: Nesjavellir – High Mountain Plateau – Kringlumýri After breakfast we join the horses again and go riding along the shores of Lake Úlfljótsvatn to the beautiful high mountain plateau of Kringlumýri where the horses are left at a typical rustic mountain hut but the guests return to their more luxurious hotel accommodation. Wonderful views during the ride! (ca. 25 km) Day 3: Riding in the rift valley – Visiting the famous historical sights of Þingvellir Today´s ride will take you on a exciting ride „in between the continents“ as you will be riding in the rift valley between the diving plates of North America and Eurasia! During the ride we will visit two abandoned farms with lots of history. After the ride we will go visiting the famous historical sights of Þingvellir National Park. This place is really the heart of the Icelandic Nation! Here did Icelanders meet for their annual Thing meetings from 930 to the end of the 18th century, it is here where they decided to take on Christianity in the year 1000 and declared independence in 1944. We will walk to all of the historical sights to give you a perfect view of all the historical sights (ca. 18 km). Day 4: Riding through Game of Thrones scenery – Golden Circle Sightseeing – Fontana SPA In the morning we will be riding through breathtaking landscape and filming locations for the famous series Game of Thrones at Þingvellir National Park! (ca. 15 km). After the ride we enjoy a hot lunch at a local cozy restaurant before setting of to visit the famous sights of the Golden Circle by car. We will visit the Golden Waterfall Gullfoss and the erupting hot spring Geysir before relaxing in the wonderful Fontana SPA where you enjoy a hot steam bath over a hot spring, a Finnish dry sauna and different hot tubs – all with a view over beautiful Lake Laugarvatn! Day 5: Tölting delight! Today will be a day to enjoy fast rides in tölt, the Icelandic Horse´s special gait on wonderful secluded trails from Skógarhólar south of Lake Stíflisdalsvatn to Hrafnhólar. Far away from traffic we will enjoy the briddle paths used by Icelanders throughout the centuries when they traveled to Þingvellir for their annual summer Thing meetings! Transfer back to Reykjavík in the late afternoon. (ca. 30 km) 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 |
