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Hekla special

Name: Hekla special
SKU: 779
Price: 2340 EUR
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€ 2,340

Midsummer in the land of beauty
This is a 9 days tour, 7 days we spend riding. At this time of the year, the day is the longest in Iceland, almost no darkness at all.

July

9 days

Duration	9 days – 8 nights
Riding Skill	Experienced riders
Included	accommadation, full board, Outdoor clothing, Protection helmets, Rainwear/warm outfit
Departures 2019	23 July – 31 july

Midsummer in the land of beauty
This is a 9 days tour, 7 days we spend riding. At this time of the year, the day is the longest in Iceland – almost no darkness at all. In this tour, we will be traveling close to the highlands and also a little bit in the highlands.
Most days the riding paths are good so both people and horses can enjoy them self. This tour is for people who are fairly good riders – or, at least, in good physical shape.
Included in the tour is everything concerning the horses, rain clothing, accommodation and full board. Transport to Steinsholt from Reykjavík and back again to Reykjavík after the tour is also included. Not included in the price are the fly bus, alcoholic beverages and guests need to bring their own sleeping bag.
This trip is a high standard riding adventure you will never forget. We are happy to make a special agreement with you, in case you would like to arrange your own transfers or hotel in Reykjavík.

ACCOMMODATION
5 nights in either single rooms with shared bath in big cottages or double / twin beds in small cottage with own bath
2 nights in single or double / twin rooms in mountain hut, with shared bath

WHAT IS INCLUDED
pickup from Bsi bus terminal, 9.00 am
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.
Drop off at your hotel.

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

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Duration	9 days – 8 nights
Riding Skill	Experienced riders
Included	accommadation, full board, Outdoor clothing, Protection helmets, Rainwear/warm outfit
Departures 2019	23 July – 31 july

Day by day itinerary

Day 1

Guests are picked up in Reykjavík bus station (BSÍ) at 18:00 and driven to the horse farm where we have dinner and study the travel plan together, there are a cozy guesthouse and a nice hot tub.

Day 2

We take off from the horse farm in the morning and head up along river Þjórsá to Þjósárdalur-valley. We stay the night in a mountain cabin named Klettur, a house without electricity and hot shower.

Riding distance 31 km
Day 3

From Klettur we ride further into Þjórsárdalur to the ruins of the farm Stöng and then to Háifoss-waterfall, one of the highest waterfalls in Iceland – 122 m high. On our ride from Háifoss we pass Hólaskógur on our way to Áfangagil, where we stay the night. Áfangagil is a mountain hut without electricity and hot shower costs 500 IsK.

Riding distance 31 km
Day 4

This day we are mostly in the neighborhood of Ytri-Rangá river. In the morning we ride to Rangárbotnar , the beginning of Rangá, which is not so far from the famous volcano Hekla. Then we ride through Réttarnes on our way to Austvaðsholt where we stay the night. Austvaðsholt is a farm located by Ytri-Rangá and both electricity and hot shower is provided.

Riding distance 46 km
Day 5

We start this day by crossing Ytri-Rangá close to Austvaðsholt and then ride to Gunnarsholt, pass Keldur and stay close to Mt. Þríhyrningur until we get to Foss, where we stay the night. Foss is a former farmhouse located in a beautiful spot by Eystri-Rangá river. In Foss there is no electricity and hot shower costs 500 IsK.

Riding distance 30 km
Day 6 We start by riding over Skógshraun lava field to the ruins of the farm Kot on Rangárvellir. Then we pass the farms Selssund and Næfurholt on our way to Rjúpnavellir where we stay the night. In Rjúpnavellir there is electricity but hot shower costs 500 Isk.

Riding distance 35 km

Day 7

From Rjúpnavellir we ride up along Ytri-Rangá to Rangárbotnar, Áfangagil and then to Hólaskógur where we stay the night. In Hólaskógur there is electricity and hot shower is included.

Riding distance 25 km

Day 8 This is the last day we spend riding. We go from Hólaskógur down Þjórsárdalur valley and end in horse farm. After resting and renewing in the hot tub we have dinner and revise nice moments from the tour which is soon coming to an end.

Day 9

After breakfast, guests are transported to Reykjavík.

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

Mountain hut and guesthouse

With far-reaching views towards Eyjafjallajökull, this guest house offers homemade food. Selfoss is only 40 km away, and the iconic Gullfoss waterfall is only 52 km away.
Guesthouse Steinsholt provides free Wi-Fi in public areas and advice on arranging local activities. The property has its own hot tub and an outdoor terrace for guests to relax.
Each bright room has a modern décor and comes with either a private bathroom or shared bathroom facilities. All rooms do come with their own wash basin.
A breakfast buffet is served at Steinsholt featuring homemade bread and produce from the owners’ farm. Dinners can be served on request, with lamb being a speciality.
The famous site of Geysir is 46 km from the property, while Thingvellir National Park is 72 km away.
Hotel Rooms: 8

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