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If you are not ready for many days in the
saddle, yet an outdoor person with a basic
knowledge of riding and good stamina, this
tour might be what you are looking for. We
follow fine bridle paths to the magnificent
sights of Iceland, Geysir Hot Spring area
and Gullfoss Waterfall. During three riding
days our guide leads you to these wonders of
Iceland. Enjoy the view of glaciers in
front of you while riding through a lovely
birch forest and green meadows with grazing
horses. “Tölt”, the special gait of the
Icelandic horse will be introduced to you.
We use this comfortable gait for parts of
our tour, but also trot and walk the horses
in between. On the way to Kjóastaðir Farm a
visit to Thingvellir is made, a place of
historic and geological importance and first
national park of Iceland. Two nights are
spent in cozy summer cottages, 2 – 3 rooms
in each, shared facilities.
Day 1 Sunday:
Arrival
Early morning arrival in Iceland at Keflavik
Airport, transfer to Reykjavik where the day
is open to explore.
Day 2 Monday:
Reykjavík – Thingvellir – Geysir –
Kjóastaðir Farm
We drive to Kjóastaðir Farm, visiting the
historical site Thingvellir on our way.
After having met our guides we check into
our rooms and enjoy lunch. Our guide will
introduce the Icelandic horse and its
special gaits before we start our ride along
pleasant trails of the Bláskógarbyggð
district towards Geysir hot spring area. A
perferct first riding day where we get to
know the Icelandic horse and the way of
riding in a relaxed atmosphere. While on our
ride we enjoy the great view of mountain
ranges, valleys and the glacier fed river
Hvítá.
(25 km)
Day 3 Tuesday:
Haukadalsheiði - Sandfell – Kjóastaðir
Today we ride through beautiful birch
forrest at Haukadalur valley. We cross small
sparkling brooks and enjoy the vegetation
blooming during the sommer. Watch the
vegetation change as we proceed up onto a
highland heath. From Haukadalsheiði heath we
have a great view of mountains and glaciers
in the interiour! (35 km)
Day 4 Wednesday:
Kjóastaðir –Gullfoss – Kjölur Trail –
Reykjavík
We leave the farm and head off towards the
majestic canyon Brúarhlöð where milky,
glacier fed water passes through bizarre
rock formations. We follow the ever
deepening canyon to the impressive Golden
Waterfall Gullfoss. After having spent some
time there we saddle up again and follow the
famous Kjölur highland trail for a while
before we head back to the farm. After
dinner it is time to bid farewell to horses
and guides and we drive back to Reykjavík.
Approx. arrial time in Reykjavík is 22:00.
(35 km)
Day 5: Departure
An optional visit the Blue Lagoon can be
arranged en route the airport for your
return flight home. |
