Sheep Roundup and Coastal Exploration in Northeast Iceland

We start early and each rider will join a local farmer and his dog to be his (her) mentor and guide during the tour. 

This area is rich with vegetation, green valleys and small lakes and we continue until late afternoon, leave horses and sheep at a remote old hut and return back to the farm for a hearty dinner and a good night’s sleep. (Approx. 35 km)

The Peninsula of Melrakkaslétta, which stretches almost to the Arctic Circle, is a paradise for birdwatchers and people with geological interest. Here we are right on top of the Mid Atlantic Ridge where the North-American and Eurasian plates drift apart. The vegetation is ideal for the sheep and the local farmers are very proud of their stock. 

We meet up with our horses and continue driving the sheep down to Katastaðarétt communal fold, where they are kept for the night together with the horses. 

Overnight at the farm (Approx. 30 km)

This is the final and well celebrated day of the round-up. In the morning the sorting of the sheep starts and lasts until each sheep has been returned to its owners. Participate in sorting the sheep, “pass the flask around” and join in the singing and celebrating after a successful ride into the mountains. 

Once the sorting is finished we join the farmers from Daðastaðir Farm and Presthólar Farm and help them drive the sheep home. 

Overnight and a farewell dinner at Halldor's farm. (Approx. 35 km)

We say good bye to horses and staff and before we drive to Húsavík airport to catch the flight to Reykjavik in the morning.