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Winter Ride with the Locals 
RIDING - COMPETITION - RIDING LESSONS
REYKJAVÍK AREA

Dates 2021
February: 17 - 20
March:  3 - 6
March: 17 - 20


For those who want to be with the locals during
the winter season riding.
Horse Riding - Watching Indoor Competition - Riding lessons 
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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: 95 kg

2021 Prices:   
Price p.p.in double/twin room at Hotel Skuggi 3+: 
ISK 175.000.- 

​Single supplement: ISK ISK 18.500.- 
​​To find the price in your currency: Currency converter ​
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Please booking via the booking engine below or send us a request to info@exploringiceland.is

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Day by day itinerary: 
 
Day 1:   Pick up at airport – Stable visit  - „Fly-over-Iceland“ multi media entertainment
Meet and Greet with your local guide Steinunn at Keflavík Airport 
On our way to Reykjavik we stop at 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!


Please make sure you also read our Useful Information about Riding Tours

Notice:
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.  Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings can not be guaranteed.  Short time Forecast

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Price for Riders in a double room/twin room:
ISK 175.000.-


Price for non-riders: (without lessons, trail rides and lunch) in a double/single room: ​
ISK 96.500.-  

Extra if staying in single room:  ISK 18.500.- 

To find the price in your currency:  Currency converter
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Included:
  • Private airport transfers
  • Short Reykjavík City Tour
  • Entrance to multi media show „Fly-over-Iceland“
  • 2x private riding lessons with professional trainer  
  • 2x private riding tours
  • Transfer and entrance to a horse competition  
  • 3 nights in double or single room with private facilities including breakfast buffet. A single room supplement applies.  
  • 2x lunch
 

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