Horse Riding - Trail of Hope

Riding the horses on smooth sandy grounds

Price

ISK 180,675 per person

Departures

Available: 2013: June 30 - July • 4 July 7 - 11 • July 14 – 18 • July 21 - 25 • August 5 - 9

Details

Riding skills: strong intermediate riders, comfortable and in control at all paces, firm seat, comfortable in the saddle up to 7 hours per day

Difficulty: strong intermediate riders

Group size: maximum 16 people

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights, 4 riding days, 120 km

Accommodation: 2-4 bed units. Accommodation before and after the ride to be arranged individually

Meeting place: Reykjavik

Note: knee-highrubber boots are recommended for this ride

Included in package:
• Transport to the farm and back to Reykjavik

• 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

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Day by Day Itinerary

Description

This tour is an ideal opportunity for everyone who wants to enjoy a comfortable ride in different types of landscape. We ride through unspoiled nature and get an excellent insight into Icelandic history when listening to stories from the Saga ages. Riding the horses on smooth sandy grounds is a joy for the rider and his mount. There is plenty of time to enjoy the unique gait “tölt” while exploring nature and the history of this outstanding area.

We start the ride at their farm Hvammur, crossing Vatnsdalsá River on our way to Sveinsstaðir Farm. We visit Borgarvirki, an impressive fortress made out of basalt strata. It is a thrilling experience riding in water on our way across the lagoon called Lake Hóp, accompanied by a herd of free running horses ahead of us. A visit to a seal colony on the North-Atlantic coast is something you do not want to miss. Another highlight of this tour is the bus trip back to Reykjavík following the highland route of Kjölur. We drive between two glaciers and enjoy bathing in the natural pool at Hveravellir. We also visit the Geysir hot spring area and the majestic waterfall Gullfoss before returning to Reykjavík. 

Accommodation during the ride in 2 - 4 bed units at the Hvammur Farm, where a warm outdoor tub awaits us after a whole day in the saddle.

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