Geysir Gullfoss special

RIDING IN ICELANDIC COUNTRYSIDE AND VISIT THE MOST FAMOUS PLACES IN ICELAND.
Perfect tour for families and riders who want to see Iceland´s most famous attractions on horseback. You get to know the Icelandic horse and the Icelandic way of trail riding in a relaxed atmosphere. While you ascend to a highland plateau you will notice the changes in nature as you reach higher ground. A breathtaking view of the mountain ranges and glaciers of the highland awaits you when you reach the top of Haukadalsheiði.
Participants on this tour join the longer Golden Circle Tour for four days but return to Reykjavik on the fifth day while those on the longer ride continue.

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.

Number of participants: min: 8 | max: 16
Daily rides: 20 – 40 km

Day by Day itinerary

1. Day 1.  Reykjavik – Blesastaðir GuesthousePick up at BSÍ Bus station in Reykjavik at 18:00, where our bus will transfer you and your fellow riders to Blesastaðir Guesthouse, where horses and staff are waiting for us. After a lovely introductory meal where we get to know each other, we relax and rest so we are well prepared for the adventure ahead of us.
2. Day 2. Blesastaðir Guesthouse – Thjórsá glacier river – Blesastaðir GuesthouseAfter an introduction to the Icelandic horse and its special gaits, we start our ride along the pleasant trail at Thjórsá glacier-fed river. We leave the horses at Sandlækjarmýri field and drive to Blesastaðir Guesthouse. This day is the perfect start to get to know your horse and the Icelandic way of trail riding in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy the outdoor hot tub at Blesastaðir Guesthouse before a hearty dinner. (approximately 15 km)
3. Day 3. Blesastaðir Guesthouse – MyrkholtWe leave Blesastaðir and drive back to the horses.  From there we head off to the fertile farmlands of neighboring community Hrunamannahreppur. We drive spare horses along in a free running herd, enabling us to change our mount regularly and traveling at a brisk space. We cross the well know Salmon River Stóra-Laxá and stop for our picnic lunch at Hrunaréttir, a corral used for the annual sheep round-up in autumn. We continue our ride on good trails, towards the majestic canyon Brúarhlöð where milky green water passes through bizarre rock formations. Our ride ends at Brúarhlöð and we drive to the Myrkholt Farm, where we spend the night. (approximately 30 km)
4. Day 4.  Myrkholt – Gullfoss – MyrkholtWe continue our ride on soft trails ideal for tölting, alongside Hvítá River we follow the ever deepening canyon on to the impressive Golden Waterfall Gullfoss. We will have our lunch break at Gullfoss before we ride back to Myrkholt where we spend the night. (approximately 20 km)
5. Day 5.  Haukadalur – Haukadalsheiði – MyrkholtOur ride takes us through Haukadalur valley with its beautiful birch forest. Cross clear little streams on the way and enjoy the rich vegetation of wild mountain flowers that bloom during high summer. While you ascend to a highland plateau you will notice the changes in nature as you reach higher ground. A breathtaking view of the mountain ranges and glaciers of the highland around awaits you when you reach the top of Haukadalsheiði. Rest of the day is spent at the Geysir area. You have plenty of time to explore this highly interesting area with its countless bubbling hot springs. (approximately 18 km)
6. Day 6. Myrkholt – Thingvellir – ReykjavíkToday we leave our riding companions in the morning after breakfast and drive back to Reykjavík. Approx. arrival in Reykjavík at 11:30.– We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary –

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: Yes
• Number of showers: 5 in a separate building
• GSM connection: Yes
• WiFi: Yes
• Made up beds: Yes
• Number of WC: 5

Hvítárdalur

Is a nice farm motel near the river Hvítá. It is on two floors with a good view over the farm and our horse herd that spent the night as well.

• Number of rooms: 6
• Number of beds: 15
• Outdoor jacuzzi: No
• Number of showers: 2
• GSM connection: Yes
• WiFi: Yes
• Made up beds: Yes
• Number of WC: 3

Myrkholt

Myrkholt is located just between Gullfoss waterfall and the hot spring Geysir. Very nice farm and guesthouse.

• Number of rooms: 8
• Number of beds: 32
• Outdoor jacuzzi: No
• Number of showers: 4
• GSM connection: Yes
• WiFi: Yes
• Made up beds: Yes
• Number of WC: 4

Useful informations

Here you can book your Flybus ticket to and from Reykjavík. The Flybus departs from Keflavík airport 35-40 minutes after each arrival. Busses are located right outside the terminal building. Book my ticket

Liability:
We 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 our partners. 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.

For more information please see also our Frequent Asked Questions

Tour Highlights

Gullfoss

Golden Waterfall is where Hvítá falls 32 meters in two stages before entering the canyon Gullfossgljúfur. Gullfoss is one of the three main attractions of the most popular sightseeing route in Iceland, The Golden Circle

Geysir area

a famous geothermal area where the first documented hot spring Geysir in Europe is located. Geysir itself is rarely active lately but its smaller neighbours are highly active. Strokkur erupts every few minutes 20 – 40 meters high and Litli- Strokkur and Smiður are highly active as well