Winter Ride with the Locals
RIDING - COMPETITION - riding LESSONS
REYKJAVIK AREA
Dates 2020
February: 5 - 8
February: 19 - 22
March: 4 - 7
March: 18 - 21
For those who want to be with the locals during
the winter season riding.
Horse Riding - Watching Indoor Competition - Riding lessons
It´s all about the horses and horsemanship!
February: 5 - 8
February: 19 - 22
March: 4 - 7
March: 18 - 21
For those who want to be with the locals during
the winter season riding.
Horse Riding - Watching Indoor Competition - Riding lessons
It´s all about the horses and horsemanship!
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Horseback riding is a national sport in Iceland. Most Icelandic families have at least one horse enthusiast among them and the riding trail system between the local riding clubs in and around Reykjavík is spectacular! Soft and firm trails through beautiful volcanic landscape are kept accessible all year long, some are even equipped with floodlight to give people a chance for a quick tölt after work. Add first class competition facilities and Icelandic Horse Life becomes a true joy – even during winter.
Join local horsewoman Steinunn for a visit into the local horse scene, improve your riding skills with professional trainers and get to know the fascinating trail network right outside the city limits! Visit a local competition with your knowledgeable host and with a little luck you might even see the Northern Lights. Non-riding guests are welcome and can join optional day tours from the hotel. In the evening choose from the many restaurants with delicious local cuisine that Reykjavík has to offer and stroll via the famous Laugavegur street with its beautiful cafés and bars. You might even want to add another day for whale watching, a fun Reykavík Food Walk or a visit to the Lauga SPA to complete your riding & relaxing holiday in wintertime! |
Type: Professional riding lessons and short trail rides
Operator: Exclusive Exploring Iceland Tour Duration: 4 days / 3 nights/ 2 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 in Reykjavík. A single room supplement surcharge applies. Meals: breakfast buffet and 2x lunch Min: 2 guests Max: 4 guests. Group: International Guide: English speaking. Other languages upon request. Maximum Weight: 110 kg Price 2020: ISK 175.400.- per person Please book below on contact us for more information |
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Day by day itinerary:
Day 1: Blue Lagoon – Stable visit - „Fly-over-Iceland“ multi media entertainment Meet and Greet with your local guide Steinunn at Keflavík Airport A short drive takes you to the famous Blue Lagoon where you can relax in the mystifying blue geothermal water after your flight. After the rejuvenating bath Steinunn will take you to her stable to say hello to her private horses before inviting you to Reykjavík´s new attraction: The multi media Fly- over-Iceland show – where you will be going for a incredible journey over Iceland´s natural wonders – including wind, mist, scent and lots of motion! A short Reykjavík City Tour will give you a sense for this vibrant little capital up high in the North. Drop off at your hotel for a free evening. Dinner individually. Optional: If promising we will offer you an optional northern lights hunt! Day 2: Riding Lessons & Trail Ride at Álftanes Peninsula – Evening visit to a local horse competition Pick up at your accommodation at 10 am. You will be starting with a professional lesson by one of our Reykjavík Riding instructors before enjoying lunch at the cute Álftanes Café offering tasty local food with a view. After lunch enjoy a short trail ride on Steinunn´s private horses along the shores of the picturesque Álftanes Peninusula with views of Bessastaðir, the residence of the Icelandic President and the Reykjavík skyline. In the evening your local guide will take you to a competition where you can see some of Iceland´s finest horses compete and get a feeling of the Icelandic Horsescene. On our way back we might spot some Northern lights! Non-riders: Join one of the many excursions by bus or jeep right from the hotel. Pre-booking required. Please ask us for options. Dinner individually. Day 3: Riding Lessons & Trail Ride in Reykjavík´s backyard Pick up at your accommodation at 10 am. Enjoy another lesson with your professional trainer before setting off for a short trail ride along the magnificent trails that connect the local riding clubs. Perfect trails for tölting, some even with floodlight, give you an understanding why horseback riding is called a national sport in Iceland. After the ride join your host for a visit to the winter fields where mares and youngsters are kept outside. Enjoy picture taking with the cute horses in the big winter coats. Return to the hotel, evening and dinner individually. Non-riders: How about exploring Reykjavík´s backyard by ATV? Pre-booking required. Day 4: Free morning and departure Enjoy a free morning for (tack?) shopping before catching your transfer to Keflavík International Airport or add another day for additional excursions and rides! 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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Price for Riders in a double room/twin room:
ISK 175.400.- Price for non-riders: (without lessons, trail rides and lunch) in a double/single room: ISK 104.200.- Extra if staying in single room: ISK 39.500.- Included:
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