Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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days 7 days nights 6 nights
Iceland
Difficulty
Challenging
Comfort
Basic+
Weight limit
120 kg / 265 lb

The Snæfellsnes peninsula located in Western Iceland is often referred to as “Iceland in a nutshell“ due to its diverse landscapes and wide array of colors. As we embark on our journey, we encounter the full spectrum of Iceland's colours: traversing emerald valleys, crossing ebony lava fields, tracing the azure coastline, and venturing along the gilded sandy shore. Our expedition commences beyond the village of Borgarnes, where we cross a river en route to the ancient Grímsstaðir farm. Our path leads us into the captivating untamed wilderness characterized by volcanic landscapes and craters.

Later we arrive to one of Iceland's lengthiest beaches - boundless ocean on one side, towering mountains on the other, and the enchanting Snæfellsjökull Glacier – famously featured in Jules Verne's novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth" – lying before us. 

During several days of our journey, we'll have the opportunity to ride along the shoreline, accompanied by a group of freely roaming horses.

US$ 3 100
per tourist for 7 days
Date of Travel
Number of tourists
up to 14 tourists over 15 years old
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Hróðmar B. is the organizer and guide of this trip
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The organizer speaks: English
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

Experience the diversity of the Icelandic horse
Icelandic horse in its natural environment, far from civilization. That is how Icelanders travelled in the old days with a herd of free-running horses.
Visit one of the longest beaches in Iceland
The view is panoramic, with the ocean on one side, mountains on the other.
Enjoy the view on the magical Snæfellsjökull Glacier
Snæfellsjökull Glacier - well known from Jule Verne’s novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth”.

Route details

Day 1
Arrival

Tour members who arrive the same day to Iceland should take the Flybus from the airport to the final bus station BSÍ in Reykjavík. We will greet you at BSI or at your hotel/ guesthouse in Reykjavik between 17:30- 18:00 and drive you to our farm. There you will be lodged in our new Guesthouse or Hotel as you choose. 

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 next morning).

Day 2
Hveragerdi – Borgarnes – Grímsstaðir
Day 3
Grímsstaðir – Snorrastaðir
Day 4
Snorrastaðir – Skógarnes
Day 5
Skógarnes – Skógarnes
Day 6
Skógarnes – Langaholt
Day 7
Langaholt – Búðir – Langaholt
Difficulty
Challenging
Tour organizer's comments

This tour requires basic riding skills with a secure, balanced seat and a good physical condition. We ride up to 45 km per day mostly in the gait tölt and take a herd of free-running horses with us part of the tour, which requires a certain speed.

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Accommodation

Comfort
Basic+
Guest House
1 night
Camp Site
5 nights

Accommodation at guesthouse (2 nights) in shared rooms and sleeping bag accommodation in farmhouses and a simple mountain hut (5 nights in shared rooms), full board.

1 night
Our Guesthouse

Accommodation in a Guesthouse in 2-4 bedrooms (shared rooms) with made up beds and shared facilities.

The guesthouse offers a comfortable living room, shared bathroom facilities, tea kettle that can also be used to make instant coffee, and small refrigerator, however, we do not offer cooking facilities. Guests that stay at the guesthouse are welcome to use all facilities and services of the Hotel, including the hot tub and restaurant.

5 nights
Farmhouse

Travel recommendations

Group meeting place

Capital Region, sveitarfélög Reykjavíkurborg, Reykjavík Airport

Tour conditions

Included

  • English speaking guide;
  • riding and safety equipment;
  • transfer from/to Reykjavik;
  • accommodation at our guesthouse\farmhouse;
  • full board.

Extras

  • flights;
  • tips;
  • transfer from Keflavík to Reykjavik;
  • personal expenses;
  • dinner on the last evening;
  • single supplement.

Group size

up to 14 tourists

Duration

7 days
6 nights

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Good shoes, comfortable pants (riding pants not necessary), gloves and a buff is recommended and if you want to bring a camera, please bring a small waist bag as backpacks cannot be taken on horseback. 

Cancellation of booking

Dates and Prices

  • US$ 3 100
    26 Jul – 1 Aug, 2024 7 days 6 nights
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  • US$ 3 100
    3 – 9 Aug, 2024 7 days 6 nights
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