REYKJAVÍK - Horse farm Vellir
Pick up in Reykajvik on the day of arrival around 17:30. Drive to the farm Vellir near Hveragerdi. Dinner together, getting to know each other and description of the tour.
- Season:
- July 2024
- Price from:
- £ 3,340.-
- Duration:
- 6 nights-6 riding days
- Departure:
- without flight
Riding tour with highland crossing
Booking requestOn the longer tours, each rider has the chance to ride 10 - 15 different horses and thus improve their riding skills. With a free-roaming herd of horses, our guests experience travelling on horseback as in the old days - a unique opportunity for a close encounter with untouched nature and one of the last great wilderness areas in Europe. A very special experience is the ride along the ancient Sprengisandur highland route with its fascinating and extreme scenic contrasts. The overwhelming vastness of the highland deserts between the Hofsjokull and Vatnajokull glaciers surrounds us on our way north.
Itinerary
Booking request
Hveragerdi – Fellsmúli – Hólaskógur
We take the bus to the Fellsmuli farm near the Hekla volcano. This is where the riding tour begins. We slowly make our way through a birch forest along the Thjorsa river towards the highlands on soft paths. On our route we pass the Thjorfafoss waterfall and the striking Burfell mountain. Overnight stay in a hut in Holaskogur. (approx. 16 miles, 5 hours)
Hólaskógur – Hrauneyjarfoss – Hólaskógur
The more we head towards the highlands, the more the landscape changes. We spend the night near Hrauneyjarfoss, where one of the largest hydroelectric power stations in Iceland is located. (approx. 22 miles, 7 hours)
Hrauneyjarfoss – Versalir
Today's ride starts at the Hrauneyjarfoss waterfall and takes us to Versalir, a rest area located at the entrance to Sprengisandur. If visibility is good, you can see the Vatnajokull and Hofsjokull glaciers. Overnight stay in a mountain hut. (approx. 31-37 miles, 9 hours)
Versalir – Nýi Dalur
A long day lies ahead. Gradually we get closer to the glaciers. To the east of us rises Arnarfell, a green mountain, the centre of Iceland. We are now in the highland area of Sprengisandur. Overnight stay in a large mountain hut in the Nyi Dalur valley. (approx. 37 miles, 10 hours)
Nýi-Dalur – Laugafell
Today's ride offers fascinating views over the northern Icelandic landscape. We slowly leave Iceland's three largest glaciers behind us and spend the night in a mountain hut in Laugafell. There we also have the opportunity to relax with a hot bath. (approx. 28 miles, 8 hours)
Laugafell - Hólsgerði in Eyjafjörður.
The ride starts from Laugafell towards the fjord Eyjafjordur with an increasingly green landscape and a beautiful view of Akureyri, Iceland's second largest city. The destination is the farm Halldorsstadir. From there drive to Akureyri airport for the return flight to Reykjavik (arrival around 18h00). (approx. 22 miles, 6 hours)
Riding Tour
Suitable for:
Experienced riders in very good physical condition. The tour is a physical challenge and requires stamina.
Accommodation:
Overnight stays in simple mountain huts with sleeping bag accommodation (you must bring your own sleeping bag)
Duration:
7 days-6 nights-6 riding days - 162 miles
Dates 2024:
09th -15th July
18th - 24th July - fully booked
FLIGHTS AND EXCURSIONS
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We can help you plan flights, additional excursions, or extend your stay. Send us an inquiry, please make sure to include your requirements in the message box, and we will find the best solution for you.
Note:
The second departure will be in reverse order! Dinner on day 7 is not included in the price. Pick-up in Reykjavik on arrival day around 17:30 and arrival in Reykjavik on departure day around 18:00. Programme subject to change.
Please note that the itinerary and overnight lodges may be altered if necessary during the riding tour.
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Price per Person in GBP
| Accommodation | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Simple sleeping bag accommodation | 3,340.- |
You can request the holiday you would like to book, and we will check the availability and contact you via e-mail within two business days to confirm the availability.
Tour Code EH19
Price includes
- From/to Reykjavik
- Riding tour as advertised / 7 days/6 nights/6 riding days
- English-speaking guide during the riding tour
- Domestic flight Reykjavik - Husavik / transfer South Iceland - Reykjavik or vice versa
- Accommodation in dormitories and simple mountain huts during the ride (bring your own sleeping bag)
- Full board during the ride (not in Reykjavik)
- Rainwear, saddle bag and riding helmet
Price excludes
- Flights to and from Iceland
- Overnight stay in Reykjavik before/after the riding tour
- Sleeping Bag (please bring your own)
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages