22 – 29 July 2017
12 – 19 August 2017
Guaranteed Departures
Wonderful highland tour in the remote wilderness south of Kerlingarfjöll mountain range. Adventure Tour in the saddle!
We make this tour with our great partners and Tour Operator: Exploring Iceland.
Type: Multi – day tour with spare horses running along in a herd
Duration: 8 days / 6 riding days
Level of expertise required: Only experienced riders in good physical shape
Area: South Iceland
Accommodation: 2 nights in rooms with private facilities and common jacuzzi, 5 nights in sleeping bag accommodation in mountain huts. Full board during the ride. Accommodation in Reykjavik not included but can be arranged.
Optional: River Jet Adventure on River Hvítá
Included: Geothermal Natural bath Secret Lagoon.
Max: 14 pax
Guide: English and German speaking
Group: International
Maximum Weight: 110 kg
Duration: 8 days / 6 riding days
Level of expertise required: Only experienced riders in good physical shape
Area: South Iceland
Accommodation: 2 nights in rooms with private facilities and common jacuzzi, 5 nights in sleeping bag accommodation in mountain huts. Full board during the ride. Accommodation in Reykjavik not included but can be arranged.
Optional: River Jet Adventure on River Hvítá
Included: Geothermal Natural bath Secret Lagoon.
Max: 14 pax
Guide: English and German speaking
Group: International
Maximum Weight: 110 kg
Price: 419.000 ISK
Please bring your own sleeping bag and a small pillow.Available for surcharge if booked in advance
Picture: Sabine Gistl
Mountains and Canyon
Join us and our wonderful team on a 8 day tour to the 7 Wonders of South Iceland. We travel in the traditional style with a large herd of free running horses and stay overnight both in hotel accommodation and in rustic mountain huts. Let us show you the Golden Waterfull Gullfoss, the magnificent Laxárgljúfur Canyon and the hot springs of the Geysir Area. Enjoy views of the terrific Kerlingarfjöll mountain range and follow the footsteps of the ancient Icelanders at Þingvellir Parliament place and relax in the geothermal natural bath of the Secret Lagoon.
Let´s not forget to mention the remaining wonders: The incredible Icelandic Horse, the wild and untamed highland.
This tour is only recommended for experience riders that are capable and happy to ride for 6-7 hours/20 – 40 km a day. You should feel comfortable riding in all gaits over rough terrain and be willing to follow the speed of the free running herd.
We can easily promise you that travelling on horseback will never be the same after you have tried the soft and speedy tölt of our horses.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1 – Saturday: Arrival – Transfer to Guesthouse Álftröð.
Meet & Greet with your guide at 6 pm at BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík. If preferred we can arrange a pick up at your accommodation in the capital area between 5 and 6 pm. When arriving in Iceland on the same day, please make sure that your estimated arrival time at Keflavík International Airport is no later than 4.30 pm! An airport bus www.flybus.is offers a convenient shuttle directly from Keflavík Airport to the BSÍ bus terminal. The city center with cafés, shops and museums is within easy walking distance from the BSÍ. Luggage can be safely stored for a small fee at the BSÍ bus terminal. Transfer to Guesthouse Álftröð in South Iceland for a hearty welcome dinner and introduction to the riding trip. Enjoy the open air hot tub at the Guesthouse.
Accommodation : Country Hotel Álftröð, made up beds in double rooms with private facilities. Hot tub (jacuzzi) on site.
Day 2- Sunday: Introduction -Tungufellsdalur –Secret Lagoon
After a plentiful breakfast we head to the stables to meet up with the horses. Our guide gives us a good introduction to all the safety measures regarding the ride. After a light lunch at the farm we leave the farm grounds on our first mounts and start our riding adventure. The first day takes us through the lovely green fields of Hrunamannahreppur community. This area is known for its idyllic rolling hills and small family farms scattered in beautiful surroundings. We enjoy splendid views of the Langjökull glacier in the background while we try out the tölt on good and easy riding tracks. We ride all the way to the romantic Tungufellsdalur Valley where we leave our horse and head for a relaxing bath in the Secret Lagoon in Flúðir. Dinner and overnight at Myrkholt Guesthouse. Riding distance: ca. 35 km.
Accommodation : Myrkholt Guesthouse, sleepingbag accommodation in 2-4 bed rooms with shared facilities.
Picture: Sabine Gistl
Day 3 – Monday: Tungufellsdalur – Mountain hut Helgaskáli
After a good breakfast we fix our lunch from the breakfast buffet and head by bus towards the horses. Today we leave the farming countryside and head up to the highland area of Hrunamannahreppur. Now we leave civilization behind and ride only through uninhabited areas for the next days. Only sheep and Polar foxes will greet us during the day. Dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Hut Helgaskáli. After dinner we will give you a good insight into the rich literature of Iceland´s past like the famous Icelandic Sagas – we might even put up a little play…. Riding distance: ca. 22 km.
Accommodation; Helgaskáli. Simple and basic hut used by the farmers when they gather the sheep in autumn. Inside toilets. Fireplace. 3 rooms with a total of 24 bunkbeds.
Picture: Sabine Gistl
Day 4 – Tuesday: Helgaskáli – Mountain Hut Leppistungur
Today is going to be a long riding day when we ride under neath Geldingafjall and over the plains of Mikluöldubotnar to our next mountain hut accommodation. During the ride we will enjoy terrific views of the high mountain range Kerlingarfjöll. At Leppistungur Mountain hut we will stay for two nights. This area is pure uninhabited wilderness. In August large flocks of wild geese choose this area to prepare for the autumn departure to warmer climates. A wonderful sight to behold! After a good meal we will check up on your singing abilities and teach you some of our favorite Icelandic riding songs. We might have some other things upp our sleeves to start a good party as well…. Riding distance: ca. 35 km.
Accommodation : Leppistungur (two nights). Simple and basic hut used by the farmers when they gather the sheep in autumn. Inside toilets.Bunk beds for up to 24 people.
Day 5 – Wednesday: Leppistungur Day tour
After breakfast we leave the herd behind at the hut and go for a ride on a single horse through the lovely area of Leppistungur. We will see lots of small groups of sheep which roam the green fields between the rivers Kerlingaá, Fúlá and Sandá. They belong to the farmers in Hrunamannahreppur district and are allowed to roam free with their lambs during the summer months feeding on arctic herbs, mosses and lichens. It doesn´t get more organic …
We will have superb views of the high mountain range of Kerlingarfjöll, an area known for its colourful rhyolite mountains and geothermal activity. Tonight after dinner we will give you some interesting facts about Iceland´s fascinating geology. Riding distance: ca. 20 km.
Picture: Babsi