Day by day Itinerary

Horse Riding - Diamond Circle

 Saturday: Arrival in Iceland – Keflavík Airport – Reykjavík

Transfer from Keflavík Airport to a guesthouse in Reykjavík. We invite you to a Welcome Meeting including traditional Icelandic soup. Receive details of your tour and meet your fellow riders. 

Sunday: Reykjavík – Saltvík – Hvammsheiði – Saltvík Holiday Farm
Flight to Akureyri and drive to Saltvík Farm. Ride into the mountains along the river Laxá to the highland plateau Hvammsheiði. We cross the Laxá River at Thúfuvað ford at the end of our riding day. Tonight we stay at Saltvík Farm where the hot outdoor tubs are waiting. (20 km)

Monday: Laxárdalur – Lake Mývatn – Guesthouse Vogar
We continue our ride through Thegjandadalur (the quiet valley) to Laxárdalur valley, named by after famous salmon river, and follow the river all the way to Lake Mývatn. Here we stay overnight at guesthouse Vogar, situated in beautiful surroundings near the lake. Bustour at Lake Mývatn, famous for its geological wonders and rich bird life. Enjoy a nice hot bath in Jarðböð, a geothermal outdoor lagoon. (40 km)  

Tuesday: Vogar – Guesthouse Kiðagil
We continue our ride towards Mt. Sandfell, through the valleys of Engidalur and Bárðardalur, enjoying excellent riding paths throughout most of the day. Today we will view parts of the mighty Odáðahraun lava field, the largest lava field in Iceland and stay overnight at the cosy Guesthouse Kiðagil on the banks of the glacial river Skjálfandafljót. (40 km)

Wednesday: Kiðagil – Goðafoss – Hrifla – Saltvík Holiday Farm
We ride through Bárðardalur valley and follow mighty Skjálfandafljót River towards the magnificent waterfall Goðafoss. Riding on the river banks of this beautiful and historical waterfoll is a moment to remember! Our horses rest at the farm Hrifla while we drive to Saltvík for the overnight stay. (35 km)

Thursday: Hrifla – Fellskógur – Aðaldalshraun – Saltvík Holiday Farm
Enjoy a last riding day through beautiful landscape characterized by the rich birch forest Fellskógur and the vast lava fields of Aðaldalshraun. We cross Hvammsheiði heath before bringing the horses home to Saltvík farm where we spend another night and enjoy the hot outdoor tubs! (35 km)

Optional (available at an extra charge): Whale Watching
At Húsavík harbour a boat is waiting to go out on a whale watching cruise.
(Price per person EURO 50)

Friday: Saltvík – Reykjavík
Return to Akureyri and flight back to Reykjavík Domestic Airport with arrival at approx. 13:30. Last night in a guesthouse in Reykjavík.

Saturday: Departure from Iceland - Reykjavík - Keflavík Airport
Transfer by bus to Keflavík Airport in time for the flight back home.