Volcano Contrasts - Winter Holiday

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days 3 days nights 2 nights
Reykjavik
Difficulty
Moderate
Comfort
Upscale
Weight limit
120 kg / 265 lb

Experience the variety of the farm area with a two-day horseback riding tour. Spend the night at our hotel and witness the stunning contrasts of Icelandic nature. The tour provides a glimpse of the beautiful landscape and excellent riding terrain. The riding tour is tailored to offer two half-day tours on each riding day. The riding route is subject to weather conditions.

from US$ 680
per tourist for 3 days
Date of Travel
Number of tourists
up to 6 tourists over 15 years old
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Photo Hróðmar B.
Hróðmar B. is the organizer of this trip
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The organizer speaks: English, German
Hróðmar, one of the founders and owners of the organisation. He is an economist, has worked with horses in Iceland and abroad and also enjoys guiding wilderness tours.

Tour highlights

Winter Wonderland
The unbelievable winter scenery
Volcanoes and Mountains
Admire the mighty mountains and old volcanoes
You Will Tölt!
Enjoy the invigorating and liberating tölt, a gait exclusive to the lively and compact Icelandic horses

Route details

Day 1
Arrival

Tour members arrive at Keflavík Airport, Iceland and take the Flybus from Keflavík to Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus terminal). You will be greeted by our team between 17:30 and 18:00, who will arrange further transportation to the farm in the neighbourhood of Hveragerði. After check-in, dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day 2
Below the Mountains
Day 3
Hot Springs and Heritage Trail
Difficulty
Moderate
Tour organizer's comments

Riding distance: around 38 km. 2 days on horseback. The tour is for everyone, but requires very good physical condition ride a lot of tölt (about trot speed). Participants must be able to mount a horse with little assistance.

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Accommodation

Comfort
Upscale
Hotel / Guest House
2 nights

Total price if staying at the hotel is 785 USD

2 nights
Our Hotel

Our 3* hotel or a nearby hotel in double rooms with private facilities. All rooms are outfitted with the luxurious Hästens beds, unrivaled sleep comfort handcrafted from sustainable, natural materials, such as genuine hypoallergenic horsehair, cotton, wool, flax and Swedish pinewood. Each room has a door to the garden, allowing you to step outside and observe the northern lights, weather and season permitting. Each room has washbasins and soap. Bed linens, towels, Wi-Fi and parking are included free of charge.

Another option
2 nights
Our Guesthouse

Travel recommendations

Group meeting place

Capital Region, sveitarfélög Reykjavíkurborg, Reykjavík Airport

Tour conditions

Included

  • English speaking guide;
  • riding and safety equipment;
  • warm overalls;
  • transfer from/to Reykjavik;
  • accommodation at our hotel or a nearby hotel in double rooms with private facilities/ our guesthouse;
  • 11% VAT;
  • all meals (breakfast, light lunch, coffee & cake, 3-course dinner).

Extras

  • flights;
  • tips;
  • transfer from Keflavík to Reykjavik;
  • personal expenses.

Group size

up to 6 tourists

Duration

3 days
2 nights

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • good shoes;
  • comfortable pants (riding pants not necessary);
  • gloves; 
  • buff;
  • a small waist bag for a camera;
  • swimsuit;
  • towel.
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Dates and Prices

  • Any dates on request in season
    15 Sep, 2023 – 15 May, 2024
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    16 – 18 Dec 3 days 2 nights
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    15 – 17 Jan, 2024 3 days 2 nights
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    15 – 17 Feb, 2024 3 days 2 nights
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    15 – 17 Apr, 2024 3 days 2 nights
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