Day by day itinerary
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 – North of Iceland - Galtará Mountain Cabin
Transfer in the morning from Reykjavík to the North of Iceland where staff and horses are waiting. Today is our first riding day and long one as well. We ride through the fertile Mælifellsdalur valley and ascend up to the mountain plateau Eyvindastaðaheiði. We ride round beautiful Lake Aðalmannsvatn on soft trails and enjoy the splendid view we have of the highland mountains around us. We stay overnight at the mountain cabin Galtará, overlooking the huge man-made lake Blönduvatn. In August this is the perfect spot for berry picking! (45 km)
Monday: Galtará – Strangakvísl Mountain Cabin
Today it is easy to see that we follow a historical route since large man made stone cones accompany us through a desert of sand and stones. All the way through the centuries back to the early settlement of Iceland, people travelled on horseback on exactly the same trails as we do today. Wouldn´t it be nice to travel back in time for just a day and to be a member of the ancient families, dressed up in their best clothes and riding their best horses for the big get-together in South Iceland? The location of Strangakvísl Mountain Cabin offers superb views over the glaciers in front of us. Up to mid July the sun hardly sets in this part of the country. (30 km)
Tuesday: Strangakvísl – Hveravellir Mountain Cabin
This day will be a very special one, since we cross the large glacial rivers, Strangakvísl, Svartakvísl and Blanda on our way south. But no need to worry, most Icelanders would rather choose a trusted Icelandic horse than a jeep to cross rivers like that! We continue to Hveravellir, a unique geothermal area between the glaciers Hofsjökull and Langjökull. A natural hot pool invites us to a deserved relaxing bath. (30 km)
Wednesday: Hveravellir – Árbúðir Mountain Cabin
We leave the herd and ride through the Valley of Thieves, called Thjófadalir, a remote grassy valley surrounded by high mountains. From the entrance of the valley we have a splendid view over the fertile landscape. When we rejoin the herd our ride leads along the vast lava fields of Kjalhraun. Today we pass through the Gránunes area. The area was names after the horse Grána and you will hear about the tragic stroy which happened centuries ago. Following the glacial river Fúlákvísl we enjoy the view of the mighty glacier Langjökull. The day ends Árbúðir Mountain Cabin. (50 km)
Thursday: Árbúðir – Sandá – Kjóastaðir Farm
We follow river Svartá for a while before crossing the river Hvítá. Our ride continues along the slopes of Mt. Bláfell. During the last centuries, travelling through the remote highland was a dangerous trip due to outlaws waiting to rob the riders. No wonder superstition was a common thing. To be on the safe side you might want to take a little stone along today as a special token for safety during the ride. You might need it later on today… We leave the horses at Sandá River for the night. On our way to Kjóastaðir Farm we stop at the beautiful Gullfoss waterfall. The next two nights are spend in several summer houses, showers and an outdoor hot tub on site. (35 km)
Friday: Kjóastaðir – Sandá – Kjóastaðir Farm
On our way back to civilisation we cross River Sandá and leave majestic glacier Langjökull behind us. We ride through the desert like region Haukadalsheiði and down towards forrested hill sides and green valleys, along excellent riding tracks through fertile farmland to Kjóastaðir Farm. Enjoy a relaxing warm shower and a hearty good bye dinner after today's ride. (35 km)
Saturday: Kjóastaðir - Geysir - Thingvellir - Reykjavík
We say good-bye to our guides and return to Reykjavík. On our drive back to Reykjavík for the last overnight stay we visit the well-known Geysir Hot Spring Area and the historical site Thingvellir. Approx. arrival in Reykjavík at 14:00.
Sunday: Departure from Iceland - Reykjavík - Keflavík Airport
Transfer by bus to Keflavík Airport in time for the return flight home.