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In north-eastern Iceland, the "Trails of the
Deserted Inlets" extend over an area where
coastal mountains plunge abruptly into the
sea. This isolated region is considered to
be the central province of "the Hidden
People" - the elves. The elf queen resides
in her fortress at Álfaborg, near the
village of Bakkagerði in Eastern
Borgarfjörður Bay, with its 130 inhabitants
and thousands of puffins breeding in a
sheltered rock just outside the village. The imposing colourful massif of the area displays the entire colour spectrum of volcanic rocks of rhyolite. Underneath lies the ocean, with the noise from crashing waves and the cries of thousands of nesting seabirds – a truly stunning location. The ocean changes colours with its moods - from the most exotic opal to turquoise to oil-black. Almost systematically when the evening comes a lid of mist descends on the landscape, adding to the mystery of the bright night. You will be sure to bring home with you the memory of one of those magical evenings around a bonfire on the inlet bank, a most serene feeling in this extreme corner of the world. As nearby fulmars soar over the surf, a curious seal comes for a glance. And on the mountain above the cliffs, where the smoke of our fire meets the evening haze, the invisible elves will be observing you. We spend the days riding in the vicinity
of Borgarfjörður – by many considered to be
one of Iceland’s most beautiful areas.
Bird-watching is a frequent pastime on our
routes, and side-tracks take us to deserted
inlets that tell us the story of the past.
You also have the advantage of being in a
group of maximum 12 guests. Our first and
last night will be spent at Útnyrðingsstaðir
Farm and the other nights will be spent in a
cosy private guesthouse in eastern
Borgarfjörður. Accommodation is in double
rooms. Day 1 Sunday:
Arrival in Iceland - Keflavík Airport –
Hafnarfjörður - Egilsstaðir |
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