Horse Riding - Geysir - Gullfoss Special

5 Day Tour in the Golden Circle Area

Difficulty: Intermediate Riders

This tour is a short version of our popular Golden Circle tour covering the hot springs area of Geysir and the Golden Waterfall Gullfoss. We visit Thingvellir National Park on your transfer day; the historical place where the oldest parliament in the world was founded in AD 930 and where the continental plates drift apart.

This popular tour is ideal for families and those who do not have the required riding experience for our highland tours. Still riding days can be long so you should be in good physical condition and have a basic knowledge of horsemanship.

On our first riding day you get acquainted with the Icelandic horses and their special gaits on a relaxed ride through the countryside surrounding Fossnes Farm. Your guides lead spare horses along as you ride towards the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall and the hot springs area of Geysir. We ascend through lovely birch forests with wild mountain flowers to a highland plateau with great views of mountains and glaciers.

Our partner Sigrún lives with her family at Fossnes Farm, situated in a hilly landscape near the glacial river of Thjórsá. Accommodation at the farm is in 2 - 4 bed units with shared facilities but at Geysir we enjoy the comfort of rooms with private facilities. Two nights are spent at Fossnes Farm and two nights at Geysir Hotel.

Day by Day Itinerary

Included in package
• Transfer to the farm and back to Reykjavík.
• 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 in advance. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.
• Rain wear, saddle bag and riding helmet.

Not Included in package

• 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.

Details

Riding Skills: Intermediate riders: Comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length trots (tölt) and short canters

Dates:2012: June 10 - 14 • June 17 - 21 • June 24 – 28 • July 1 - 5 • July 8 - 12 • July 15 - 19 • July 22 - 26 • July 29 – August 2 • August 5 - 9 • August 12 - 16 • August 19 - 23 • August 26-30

Group Size: Max 18 Guests

Duration: 5 days – 4 nights – 4 riding days – 115 km

Acommodation: 2 - 4 bed units, 2 nights in rooms with private facilities at Geysir.

Meeting place: Reykjavik. Accommodation before and after the ride to be arranged individually

Note: On Thursday morning the tour leaves Geysir at 9:00 and arrives back in Reykjavík at 10:30

Price: 1094 EUR

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