Riding the Rift Valley
in between the continents

Dates 2020
June:  18 - 22 
July:  2 - 6  
July/August:  30 - 3
Thursday - Monday 

Min:  2 riders / Max: 4 riders 
Riding Tour with choice of 3* or 4*hotel 

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!  Choice of accommodation between 4* Hotel Grímsborgir and 3* Hotel Borealis.
Hotel Grímsborgir ****: With 28 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. 
Hotel Borealis***: Cozy Countryside Hotel with comfortable en suite rooms and a common hot tub on the veranda. The restaurant offers a good selection of Icelandic dishes and also caters for vegetarians and vegans.

Type:   Multi days tour with spare hand 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: Choice of 3* and 4* hotel accommodation in double/twin/single rooms with private facilities. Single supplement surcharge applies for single rooms at the hotels. Accommodation in Reykjavik not included but can be arranged.
Meals included: Breakfast and good picnic lunch.
Included: Fontana Geothermal SPA Visit
Min: 2 pax Max: 4 pax. 
Guide: English speaking. Other languages upon request. 
Group: International
Maximum Weight: 110 kg 
2020 Price per person in ISK: 
Price p.p.in double room at Hotel Grímsborgir****: ISK 420.000
Single supplement: ISK 58.000 
Price p.p. in double room at Hotel Borealis***: ISK 365.000   
Single supplement: ISK 52.000.- 
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​Non-Riders welcome! The area offers great opportunities self-drive tours while your travelling partner is out for trail riding! 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:

• Pick up and drop off to/from your accommodation in Reykjavík 
• All transfers during the ride including visits to Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring area 
• 4x nights in double/twin or single rooms with private facilities at either the 4 star hotel Grímsborgir or 3 star hotel Borealis
• 4x breakfast buffet
• 5x lunch during the tour  (mostly picnic) 
• 5x riding days according to program
• 1x visit to Fontana Spa including entrance and towel 
• 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