The Tour starts at Fellsmuli farm, situated below Mt. Hekla. The journey takes us to Landmannalaugar, a valley in the Icelandic highlands renowned for its striking rhyolite mountains, vast lava fields and a natural hot spring that lends its name to the valley. We will traverse through the highlands alongside Hekla until we arrive at Landmannahellir, where Icelandic farmers sheltered their sheep in a cave during round-up before constructing a better shed for them. The following day, we proceed with the tour in Landmannalaugar, and the highlight is bathing in the warm river. We then head southwest near Lake Sauðleysuvatn and cross Lambaskarð mountain passage before arriving at Hólaskógur mountain hut, where we spend the night. Finally, the tour concludes back at Fellsmúli farm.
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Tour highlights
Route details
The tour starts in the evening. Tour members who arrive the same day to Iceland should take the Flybus from the airport to the ending bus station BSÍ in Reykjavík. We will greet you at the bus station or at your hotel/guesthouse in Reykjavik between 17:30- 18:00 and drive you to our farm near Hveragerði. There you will be lodged at our Guesthouse. We will get to know each other during dinner at our Hotel. The day will end with a detailed description of the tour (might be the next morning).
The Tour is for experienced riders only (several years of riding regularly in all kind of terrain). A large herd of free-running horses follows every day.
Riding distance: Around 210 km, 20-45 km (4-8 hours) per day.
Accommodation
The Guesthouse has a capacity of 19 beds, with twin, triple and quad rooms available. It is strategically located on the property to offer convenience and excellent service to cater to your requirements. The guesthouse is warm and welcoming, with a dining area and communal bathrooms.
Although cooking facilities are not provided, the Guesthouse provides a cozy living area, communal bathrooms, a tea kettle that can be used for instant coffee and a small refrigerator. Guests are free to use all amenities and services of the Hotel, such as the restaurant and hot tub.
2-4 beds per shared room with shared facilities.
Tickets to group meeting place
Weather during the tour
- the forecasts for this season
- the statistics from previous years’ trips
Tour conditions
- English speaking guide;
- riding and safety equipment;
- transfer from/to Reykjavik;
- 1 night in Guesthouse (2-4 beds per shared room with shared facilities), 5 nights sleeping bag accommodation in farms and simple mountain huts (bunk beds in shared rooms);
- 11% VAT;
- full board (traditional Icelandic home cooking).
- flights;
- tips;
- transfer from Keflavík to Reykjavik;
- lodging tax per room per night (please inquire);
- personal expenses.
It's important to know
- good shoes;
- comfortable pants (riding pants not necessary);
- gloves;
- buff;
- a small waist bag for a camera;
- swimsuit;
- towel.
Reviews
- MMeghanabout provider25 Sep, 2024When we arrived we were placed in a room with two twin beds. However it was our honeymoon and we had requested a double bed through the booking agency. Reception said they have limited capacity for double rooms and I explained that we really wanted this, and they did a great job of accommodating to make it right. I would just say to contact the facility directly beforehand to confirm sleeping arrangements if you have a preference like this. Otherwise the facility was excellent. Nice location, close to Reykjavík. They pick up and drop off at the bus station. Rooms and beds were comfortable and clean. The outdoor hot tubs worked and were very hot. The horses were lovely and well cared for. Our guide was a girl from Germany who was very good with the people and horses. The food they served us for breakfast and dinner was good! If I went back I would do a longer point to point ride. But for this particular trip I’m glad we stayed at the hotel.
- BBritabout provider12 Mar, 2024This ride was my first activity in Iceland and turned out to be a great start! The staff is very well prepared and the horses are very easy to ride - especially the tölt which was fun to try! We got on the horses right away and spent almost the whole duration riding. That was great!
- KKathyabout provider2 Mar, 2024The establishment was well-structured and professional, with guides who were friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable. The horses were charming and impeccably behaved. Among our group, three members possessed considerable riding expertise, while one had limited experience. Nonetheless, our guide adeptly matched our mounts to our respective skill levels and adjusted the difficulty of the ride accordingly, ensuring a delightful experience for all. Even our less experienced rider found the tolt technique comfortable and enjoyable. The excursion lasted 1.5 hours, meandering through picturesque countryside, encompassing a serene river crossing, and offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers. We delighted in spotting whooper swans and ravens during our journey. Our guide also stopped for photos of us on horseback. Riding the Icelandic Horse was truly a pleasure, the team ensured it was so enjoyable. Thank you for a lovely equine experience on our trip to Iceland.
Dates and Prices
- 20 – 26 Jun7 days 6 nights
- 29 Jun – 5 Jul7 days 6 nights
- 1 – 7 Aug7 days 6 nights
