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From Geysir to mountains

€ 730

Two days in amazing landscape! This tour is ideal for those who would like to enjoy the Icelandic horse for a couple of days in an amazing landscape. On this riding tour, you join the last two days of our popular Golden Circle tour…

June – August

2 days

Duration

1 nights -2 riding days
Riding Skill

Intermediate riders
Included

accommadation, full board, Outdoor clothing, Protection helmets, Rainwear/warm outfit
Departures 2019

Thursday – Friday
June: 13 – 14 • June 20 – 21 • July 11 – 12 • July 18 – 19 • July 25 – 26 • August 15 – 16 • August 22 – 23 • August 29 – 30

HORSE RIDING TOUR IN BREATHTAKING COUNTRYSIDE OF ICELAND
This tour is ideal for those who would like to enjoy the Icelandic horse for couple of days in amazing landscape. On this riding tour you join the last two days of our popular Golden Circle tour where you ride through green pastures of Brúarhlöð canyon and cross the mighty Hvítár river. We follow excellent riding paths to Hrunaheiði, head and past the Mt. Galtafell where you witness breathtaking scenery of the southern countryside of Iceland.

ACCOMMODATION
2 – 4 bed units with shared facilities. Accommodation before and after the ride to be arranged individually.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
Bus transfer from Reykjavík to the farm.
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 when booking. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.
Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price and are hard to get in the highlands. They can be bought at a reasonable price in the Duty-Free Store at Keflavik Airport upon arrival.
Rainwear, water bottle, saddle bag, riding helmet.
NOTE
The tour arrives back in Reykjavík at 10:30 on Thursday morning.
ATTENTION
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
Bring bags rather than hard cover suitcases
Pack light because transport space is limited.

In step 2 in booking, you can choose to pay now 30% to secure seat and pay rest, at least 6 weeks before tour starts, or pay in full now.

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Duration

1 nights -2 riding days
Riding Skill

Intermediate riders
Included

accommadation, full board, Outdoor clothing, Protection helmets, Rainwear/warm outfit
Departures 2019

Thursday – Friday
June: 13 – 14 • June 20 – 21 • July 11 – 12 • July 18 – 19 • July 25 – 26 • August 15 – 16 • August 22 – 23 • August 29 – 30

Day by day itinerary

Thursday: Geysir – Tungufellsdalur – Kaldbakur – Réttarholt Guesthouse
Pick up between 08:00 – 08:30 from your accommodation. We drive to the Geysir area where horses and staff are waiting for us. Please dress already in riding clothes. After an introduction to the Icelandic horse and its special gaits, we start our ride along green pastures to the bridge at Brúarhlöð canyon where we cross mighty Hvítá River. Now we head towards the interior and follow beautiful Tungufellsdalur valley onto Hrunaheiðar heath plateau and we experience riding along the edge of civilization. Our horses spend the night at Kaldbakur Farm, we drive to the Secret Lagoon for relaxing bath in the geothermal pool and then drive to Réttarholt Guesthouse and spend the night. (approximately 30 km)

Friday: Réttarholt Guesthouse – Kaldbakur – Hrepphólar – Kálfhóll – Reykjavík
Our second day of riding includes yet again terrific scenery. Today we follow good riding tracks past Mt. Galtafell and see the amazing basalt columns at Hrepphólar. We cross River Laxá before we reach Sandlækjarmýri. We turn towards the banks of Thjórsá River and follow them to Kálfhóll Farm. (approximately 40 km) Here we say goodbye to our guides, staff, and horses and return to Reykjavík, drop off at your accommodation. Approx. arrival at 19:00.

Information

Here you can book your Flybus ticket to and from Reykjavík. The Flybus departs from Keflavík airport 35-40 minutes after each arrival. Buses are located right outside the terminal building. Book my ticket Book flybus
Terms & conditions:
Tophorses requests a confirmation payment upon booking of minimum 30% of the tour price. When the confirmation payment is received the seat is secure. The remaining balance in ISK is due 6 weeks before the tour departs. If you book the tour through the website you can choose in step 2 in booking to pay 30 deposit or fully pay.

Children’s under 12 years receive 25% discount on our multi-day tours, where tours are recommended for younger children.

Liability:
Tophorses reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables without prior notice, should the necessity arise. No liability is accepted for loss or expenses due to delays or changes of arrival or departures of flights or other services, injury, sickness, accident, strikes, damage, negligence, weather, wars or other causes outside the control of Tophorses. All such losses and expenses are the personal liability of the traveler. The estimated duration of tours as indicated by km or timing can change according to road or weather conditions.

Used boots, riding wear, saddlebags, etc., must be disinfected
prior arrival in Iceland. That is because infectious disease
can easily be brought into the country, which causes a great
threat for the horses. Further information at www.mast.is

How to Clean and Disinfect Riding Gear

Riding wear is normally washed and shoes and leather
articles are washed and cleaned with iodine.

For more information please see also our Useful information, what to bring on frontpage and/or contact us at tophorses@tophorses.is

Accommodation

Réttarholt Guesthouse

Is located on the edge of the highlands in the small village Árnes. There are nice cabins to sleep in.

 

    • Number of rooms:  5
    • Number of beds:  24
    • Outdoor jacuzzi:  No
    • Number of showers:  3 in separate building
    • GSM connection:  Yes
    • WiFi: No
    • Made up beds: No
    • Number of WC: 4

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