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Landmannalaugar, colourful beauty in the
southern highlands. We are proud to launch
again an adventurous ride to visit the
Landmannalaugar area. A natural bathing spot
is only one of the highlights which make
this area one of Iceland’s most popular
destinations for all lovers of nature and
adventurous souls. Green countryside
changes into rugged mountains as we start
our ride. Black ashes await us closer to Mt.
Hekla volcano. An outpost in the central
highlands is our shelter before we enjoy the
colourful rhyolite mountains in
Landmannalaugar, surrounded by black lava
fields where hot water streams have just the
right temperature for a refreshing bath. A
long riding day brings us back to
civilization and an outdoor hot tub offers
relaxation after a good day in the saddle.
Another day through the mountains brings us
back home to Myrkholt Farm.
Accommodation on this ride is in mountain
cabins and a holiday farm in sleeping bags.
Warm showers are available most of the
nights. Two nights in Reykjavík are included
as well, in a guesthouse in rooms with
shared facilities.
Day 1 Monday:
Arrival in Iceland – Keflavík Airport –
Reykjavík
Transfer from Keflavík Airport to a
guesthouse in Reykjavík. We invite you to a
Welcome Meeting including traditional
Icelandic soup. Receive details of your tour
and meet your fellow riders.
Day 2 Tuesday:
Reykjavík – Geysir – Myrkholt – Gullfoss –Helgaskáli
Cabin
We drive to Myrkholt Farm, visiting the
well-known Geysir hot spring area on our
way. After an introduction to the Icelandic
horse and its special gaits we start our
ride along pleasant tracks through fertile
famland. View majestic canyon Brúarhlöđ
where milky glacier fed water passes through
bizarre rock formations. Now we head towards
the interior and follow beautiful
Tungufellsdalur valley onto Hrunaheiđi
heath. Here we get a great view over to
majestic glacier Langjökull and Gullfoss
waterfall. The night is spend in Helgaskáli
Mountain Cabin situated on the banks of
Stóra-Laxá River. (35 km)
Day 3 Wednesday:
Helgaskáli – Hólaskógur Cabin
We ride past Mt. Helgafell towards the
interior. Today we visit the 2nd highest
waterfall in Iceland, Háifoss. See the water
tumble down for 122 m. Our accommodation for
tonight is located close to Iceland’s
longest river, Thjórsá. This river is the
source for several hydro-power plants which
provide Iceland with clean electricity.
Hólaskógur is a spacious mountain cabin and
offers hot showers.(30 km)
Day 4 Thursday:
Hólaskógur – Hrauneyjar Highland Centre -
Landmannalaugar
On a bridge we cross mighty River Thjórsá
and ride north of Mt. Hekla volcano,
following good riding tracks through fields
of ashes and lava from numerous eruptions.
Our ride ends in the Thóristungur area. Here
we keep the horses, but continue ourselves
to Hrauneyjar Highland Centre, where we
spend the night in double rooms.
A bus brings us to the Landmannalaugar area
with its natural hot pool, surrounded by
colourful mountains and black lava fields.
We have time to relax in the natural hot
pool, hike through black lava fields or
climb a mountain in this wonderful area.
This day will be without a doubt one of the
highlights of the tour. Return to Hrauneyjar
for dinner and an overnight stay. (25 km +
bus drive)
Day 5 Friday:
Hrauneyjar – Hólaskógur – Stöng - Fossnes
We have a long riding day ahead of us and
continue on good riding tracks down from the
mountains to Hólaskógur, where we change
horses and rest for a while. Now we follow
the ancient route of Sprengisandur to Stöng,
an ancient Saga farm from the 12th century
and explore the many sights of the area,
such as beautiful Gjáin Valley. Overnight at
the Fossnes Farm (known from our Golden
Circle tours), situated in beautiful
surroundings. After a nice dip in the hot
outdoor tub we are ready for a hearty dinner
at the farm. (55 km)
Day 6 Saturday:
Fossnes – Myrkholt - Reykjavík
From Fossnes Farm we head off through
fertile and across the salmon river
Stóra-Laxá. We rest at the round-pen
Hrunaréttir, where each autumn sheep are
sorted after having spend the summer in the
mountains. Return to Myrkholt farm and after
having enjoyed refreshments it is time to
say goodbye to staff and horses. A bus takes
us back to Reykjavík for our last night of
this tour. Approx. arrival in Reykjavík at
19:00. (35 km)
Day 7 Sunday:
Departure from Iceland – Reykjavík –
Keflavík Airport
Transfer by bus to Keflavík Airport in time
for the return flight home. |
