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The Snćfellsnes Peninsula stretches
out into the West of Iceland. You can find
all features of the Icelandic nature here,
but on this tour we emphasize the black and
golden sand of the beach at Löngufjörur.
This traditional trail, only revealed by the
tide, offers horses and riders great
opportunities to perform the smooth gait
tölt over long distances. Nowhere else in
Iceland can you ride for hours without any
obstacle to slow down riders and their
mount. During the first two riding days
you view mystical Snćfellsjökull Glacier
ahead of you, known in literature to be the
entrance to the centre of the earth. When
direction changes you head back towards
mighty Eldborgarhraun Lava field. Imagine
the black lava still on the move on your way
back to dry land.
On this tour you do not have to pack every
day - each night you return to
Stóri-Kálfalćkur Farm where you sleep in
beds every night throughout the ride.
Between two and four guests share a room and
the warm outdoor tub offers relaxation after
the adventure of the day.
Day 1 Friday:
Arrival
Early morning arrival in Iceland at Keflavik
Airport, transfer to Reykjavik where the day
is open to explore.
Day 2 Thursday:
Stóri-Kálfalćkur - Kolviđarnes -
Stóri-Kálfalćkur
Morning transfer to Stóri Kálfalćkur farm
where our ride starts. After an introduction
to the Icelandic horse and its special gaits
we ride down to the shore. View
Eldborgarhraun lava field and its crater on
your way to Kolviđarnes Farm, where we leave
the horses. (25 km)
Day 3 Friday:
Kolviđarnes - Trađir - Stóri-Kálfalćkur
After rejoining the horses we start our ride
on Löngufjörur, the famous horse trail on
the seashores of the Snćfellsnes peninsula.
View mystical Snćfellsjökull Glacier ahead
of you, known in literature to be the
entrance to the center of the earth. Feel
the horses' excitement and take part in
their joy on this extraordinary trail
released by the tide. Our horses spend the
night at Trađir. (35 km)
Day 4 Saturday:
Trađir - Kolviđarnes - Stóri-Kálfalćkur
Another day on the golden coloured, sandy
beach. Direction changes and we head back
towards the mighty Eldborgarhraun lava
field. A unique experience for everyone with
lava fields and mountains on one side of the
trail and the open Atlantic Ocean on the
other.
(35 km)
Day 5 Sunday:
Kolviđarnes - Stóri-Kálfalćkur
Our last day on the beach! The sand turns
black as we follow the outline of the
Eldborgarhraun lava field. Imagine the black
lava still on the move on your way back to
dry land. The ride ends at Stóri-Kálfalćkur
Farm, where we bid farewell to hosts and
horses and drive back to Reykjavík where you
are transferred to your accommodation. (25
km)
Day 6 Monday:
Departure
An optional visit the Blue Lagoon can be
arranged en route the airport for your
return flight home. |
