From Geysers to mountains - A very short version of IH-6 Golden Circle NEW!

From EUR €620.00
  • Duration: 1 Days (approx.)
  • Product code: IH-30

Two days in amazing landscape! This is a shorter version of the popular Golden Circle tour.


HORSE RIDING TOUR IN BREATHTAKING COUNTRYSIDE OF ICELAND

This tour is ideal for those who would like to enjoy the Icelandic horse for couple of days in amazing landscape. On this riding tour you join the last two days of our popular Golden Circle tour where you ride through green pastures of Brúarhlöð canyon and cross the mighty Hvítár river. We follow excellent riding paths to Hrunaheiði heath and past the Mt. Galtafell where you witness breathtaking scenery of the southern countryside of Iceland.


Thursday: Geysir – Tungufellsdalur – Kaldbakur – Réttarholt Guesthouse
Pick up between 08:00 – 08:30 from your accommodation. We drive to the Geysir area where horses and staff are waiting for us. Please dress already in riding clothes. After an introduction to the Icelandic horse and its special gaits, we start our ride along green pastures to the bridge at Brúarhlöð canyon where we cross mighty Hvítá River. Now we head towards the interior and follow beautiful Tungufellsdalur valley onto Hrunaheiðar heath plateau and we experience riding along the edge of civilization. Our horses spend the night at Kaldbakur Farm, we drive to the Secret Lagoon for relaxing bath in the geothermal pool and then drive to Réttarholt Guesthouse and spend the night. (approximately 30 km)

Friday: Réttarholt Guesthouse – Kaldbakur – Hrepphólar – Kálfhóll – Reykjavík
Our second day of riding includes yet again terrific scenery. Today we follow good riding tracks past Mt. Galtafell and see the amazing basalt columns at Hrepphólar. We cross River Laxá before we reach Sandlækjarmýri. We turn towards the banks of Thjórsá River and follow them to Kálfhóll Farm. (approximately 40 km) Here we say goodbye to our guides, staff, and horses and return to Reykjavík, drop off at your accommodation. Approx. arrival at 19:00.

– We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary – 


ACCOMMODATION 

2 – 4 bed units with shared facilities. Accommodation before and after the ride to be arranged individually.


WHAT IS INCLUDED

Bus transfer or a flight from Reykjavík to the farm.

During the ride full board is provided. Our menu consists of a large breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals (fish or lamb). Vegetarian meals are available if requested when booking. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.

Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price and are hard to get in the highlands. They can be bought at a reasonable price in the Duty Free Store at Keflavik Airport upon arrival.

Rain wear, water bottle, saddle bag, riding helmet.

ATTENTION

• Individual travel insurance is not included in the tour price. We encourage clients to   obtain relevant travel insurance before visiting Iceland.

• Flight to and from Iceland is not included


- For more information please visit our website www.islandshestar.is -