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This tour is a short version of our popular
Golden Circle tour covering the hot springs
area of Geysir and the Golden
Waterfall Gullfoss. We visit
Thingvellir National Park on your
transfer day; the historical place where the
oldest parliament in the world was founded
in AD 930 and where the continental plates
drift apart. Enjoy accommodation at a cozy
holiday farm with a hot outdoor tub and a
hotel with private facilities during this
tour. Day 1 Saturday: Arrival Early morning arrival in Iceland at Keflavik Airport, transfer to Reykjavik where the day is open to explore. Day 2 Sunday: Reykjavík – Thingvellir – Gnúpverjahreppur – Fossnes Farm Transfer from Reykjavík via Thingvellir National park to Fossnes farm, situated in beautiful surroundings, where we meet horses and guides. After an introduction to the Icelandic horse and its special gaits we start our ride along pleasant trails and explore the colourful Gnúpverjahreppur countryside. During the ride you will enjoy the view of deep green mountains and valleys and the mighty glacial river Thjórsá. Relax in a hot tub before a hearty dinner at the farm. (20 km) Day 3 Monday: Fossnes – Hvítárdalur – Fossnes We leave the farm and head off to the fertile farmlands of neighboring community Hrunamannahreppur. We take handhorses along for changing our mounts a couple of times a day and this gives us the opportunity to travel at a comfortable speed. We cross the well know salmon river Stóra-Laxá and stop for our picknick lunch at Hrunaréttir, a round pen for the annual sheep round-up in autum. We leave the horses at Hvítárdalur Farm and drive back to Fossnes for the night. (40 km) Day 4 Tuesday: Fossnes – Hvítárdalur – Gullfoss – Geysir Guesthouse We continue our ride on soft trails ideal for tölting towards the majestic canyon Brúarhlöđ where milky green water passes through bizarre rock formations. Alongside Hvítá River we follow the ever deepening canyon on to the impressive Golden Waterfall Gullfoss and continue to the famous Geysir hot spring area where we will stay for two nights. You have plenty of time to explore this highly interesting area with its countless bubbling hot springs. Hot outdoor tub on site. (40 km) Day 5 Wednesday: Geysir – Haukadalur – Haukadalsheiđi – Geysir Our ride takes us through Haukadalur valley with its beautiful birch forest. Cross clear little streams on the way and enjoy the rich vegetation of wild mountain flowers that bloom during high summer. While you ascend to a highland plateau you will notice the changes in nature as you reach higher ground. A breathtaking view of the mountain ranges and glaciers of the highland around awaits you when you reach the top of Haukadalsheiđi. Accommodation again at Geysir Guesthouse. (15 km) Day 6 Thursday: Geysir – Reykjavík Today we leave our riding companions in the morning after breakfast and drive back to Reykjavík. Approximate arrival in Reykjavík at 1100 where the remainder of the day is open to explore. Day 7 Friday: Departure An optional visit the Blue Lagoon can be arranged en route the airport for your return flight home.
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