Horse Riding - Golden Circle

Geysir and the Golden Waterfall (Gullfoss).

Difficulty: Intermediate Riders

There is no better way to visit the hot springs area of Geysir and the Golden Waterfall – Gullfoss – than by riding through the lovely countryside of South Iceland. On our way to the farm we witness the great scenery at Thingvellir National Park – the assembly fields where the oldest parliamentary institution was founded in AD 930

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. The last two days of the ride are more challenging since you now herd your spare horses along. You experience riding along the edge of civilisation when crossing the highland moor of Hrunaheiði. On our last riding day we enjoy the good riding tracks when we follow Laxárdalur Valley on our way back to Fossnes Farm.

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 in a hotel in Reykjavík, one night before the tour and one after. Three nights are spent at Fossnes Farm and two nights at Geysir Hotel.

Day by Day Itinerary

Included in package
• Airport transfer if you participate in the tour program as described.
• Accommodation in Reykjavík before and after the riding tour, includes breakfast only, not lunch and dinner. Traditional Icelandic stew is served on the arrival day. 
• 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, riding helmet and sleeping bag with a sheet.

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 9-16 • June 16-23 • June 23-30 • June 30- July 7 • July 7-14 • July 21-28 • July 28- August 4 • August 4-11 • August 11-18 • August 18-25 • August 25-31

Group Size: Max 18 Guests

Duration: 8 days – 7 nights – 6 riding days – 180 km

Acommodation:Hotel accommodation in Reykjavík. 2 – 4 bed units with shared facilities the farms, rooms with private facilities for two nights at the Geysir hotel.

Meeting place: Keflavik International Airport

Price: 1598 EUR

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