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Thórsmörk nature reserve

€ 1,290

Thorsmörk nature reserve is the hiker’s paradise and you will get the chance to ride in this wonderland of nature.

May-Sept

3 days

Duration

2 nights -3 riding days
Riding Skill

Experienced riders, Intermediate riders
Included

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

Saturday – Monday
May 31 – June 2 • Sept 6 – 8 •

HORSEBACK RIDING ACROSS THE LAGOON HOPE, WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!
HORSEBACK RIDING IN AMAZING NATURE RESERVE

We present here a truly wonderful tour into the fascinating Thorsmörk Nature Reserve. This tour used to be one of our most popular ones in earlier days and we are proud to be able to offer it again. The Thórsmörk area is hiker´s paradise. Riding in this wonderland of nature is pure joy.On our way to
On our way to Thorsmörk we are reminded of the major volcanic eruptions that occurred in 2010 causing massive disruption to international air traffic. We ride past one of the lava streams that flowed from the mighty glacier-capped volcano with the unpronounceable name, Eyjafjallajökull. We´re in the saddle for 4-7 hours (20-35 km) daily and stay in cozy mountain cabins with our horses nearby. On site, we have a sauna, an outdoor hot tub and warm showers. Can you imagine the sheer magic of relaxing in a natural hot tub in the highlands of Iceland with the Northern Lights dancing in the sky above? Life hardly gets any better!

ACCOMMODATION
Shared sleeping bag accommodation in mountain cabins. 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
Please bring your own sleeping bag
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
Please bring your own sleeping bag with you on the tour
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

2 nights -3 riding days
Riding Skill

Experienced riders, Intermediate riders
Included

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

Saturday – Monday
May 31 – June 2 • Sept 6 – 8 •

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Reykjavík  – Thorsmörk
Pick up between 08:00 and 09:00 at pick up points in Reykjavik www.busstop.is. Please be ready at the earliest pickup time and be ready in your riding clothes. We travel by a private coach in the morning, where we will meet horses and staff and start the ride down to the river Markarfljót. We will cross the river on a bridge and continue our ride past glacier lagoons and lava streams into the stunning nature park of Thorsmörk, crossing the glacial river Krossá on our way. Overnight for 2 nights in a cozy cabin in Húsadalur valley where we find sauna, showers, natural hot pool and sunbathing facilities (Approx.35 km)

Day 2: Riding inside Thorsmörk
We will spend the day riding inside the park, visiting numerous waterfalls and canyons. This is truly a wonderful area with the low bushes and glittering mountain creeks all over. Thorsmork has an especially warm climate, better than in the rest of south Iceland. In the protected valley, there is green vegetation of moss, fern, birch wood and other small shrubs. (Approx. 20 km)

 Day 3: Thorsmörk  – Reykjavík
This day’s ride takes us back across the river Krossá and alongside River Markarfljót until we cross it again on a bridge and take a new route back. After having said farewell to our horses we enjoy refreshments before we drive back to Reykjavík. At approx 17:00 we arrive back in Reykjavik. (Approx. 35 km)

– We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary –

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

Volcano Huts

The Volcano Huts are located in Húsadalur Valley in the Þórsmörk Nature Reserve in Iceland, right next to the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano & Glacier. The unique nature of the Þórsmörk area make this an ideal place for any nature and hiking enthusiast.

Number of rooms: 3 (2-16 persons)
Number of beds: 24
Outdoor jacuzzi: Yes and sauna
Number of showers: 3 in separate building
GSM connection: Yes
WiFi: 3G
Made up beds: No (but available)
Number of WC: 1 and more in separate building

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