Ride to Vopnafjörður
1 day / August 23. Geirastaðir-Fossvellir - overnight stay on Geirastaðir
Meet in Reykjavik at the domestic airport at 8 am for the drive to Geirastaðir (approx. 40min), leisurely arrival and brunch, then start on the first day's stage to Fossvellir, first with hand horses, then with the free-range herd. A long, beautiful stretch on the old post road along the Jökulsá glacier river. A long break at the Geirstaðakirkja peat church, a reconstruction from the Viking Age. The horses stay at the picturesque Fossvellir farm.
2nd day / August 24 Fossvellir- Bakkagerði overnight stay at Geirastaðir
After breakfast we drive to Fossvellir and from there we ride with the whole herd for several hours on the other side of the river Jökulsá on a flat, firm country road to Bakkagerði - ideal for a brisk tölt.
3rd day / August 25: Beach ride, excursion or thermal bath Vök overnight stay on Geirastaðir
Today we go on a short ride to the sea with extensive riding and a possible photo shoot on the beach in the black lava sand. Afterwards we have time for an excursion - depending on the weather and the wishes of the group, a hike to the basalt columns in Studlagil Canyon or a visit to the VÖK thermal baths.
4th day / August 26: Bakkagerði- Vindfell overnight stay in vacation home Vopnafjörður
A route of several hours over the sometimes steep Hellisheiði mountain pass awaits us, with impressive views of the mountains and the sea. The last hour is at a fast pace to the abandoned farm Vindstadir, where the horses stay on a lush pasture right by the sea.
5th day / August 27: Vindfell- Háteigur overnight stay in vacation home Vopnafjörður
After a leisurely breakfast, we visit the impressive Gljúfurárfoss waterfall before riding a longdistance along the sea to the Háteigur farm, where the herd will stay for the next 2 days.
6th day / August 28: Háteigur-Bustarfell, overnight stay in vacation home Vopnafjörður
Beautiful ride with several small river crossings in the Hofsá river valley to the Bustarfell torf house museum, where there is much to discover and a cozy coffeehouse with delicious cake.
7th day/ August 29: Háteigur -Þverágil- overnight stay in vacation home Vopnafjörður
Shorter ride (without free-range herds) to the impressive Þverágil gorge with its colorful rocks, then possibly a visit to the swimming pool in rustic Selárdalslaug, before we enjoy the last evening in our cozy cottage.
8th day/ August 30: Háteigur- Fossvellir overnight stay on Geirastaðir
A very long ride (approx. 8 - 9 hours) across the absolutely deserted Smjörvatnsheiði plateau back to the other side of the mountain. If you don't feel up to this long route, you can also come back to Geirastadir by car.
9th day/ August 31 Fossvellir-Geirastaðir overnight stay on Geirastaðir
Last stretch of the tour, again on the beautiful old post road along the river Jökulsá back to Geirastaðir, where the horses are released for a well-deserved vacation. In the evening, we celebrate the successful riding tour with roast lamb.
10th day/ September 01 Departure or possibility for an excursion,
After a last breakfast together we drive the participants to the domestic airport (departure 09.05 a.m.) in Egilsstaðir - and wish you a good journey home or even further on in Iceland.
Alternatively, there is the possibility of a day trip to one of the sights in the area (e.g.
Hengifoss / Sktiðuklaustur, Seyðisfjörður, Stuðlagil Canyon, Laugafell ...) for a contribution towards expenses. Minimum 4 participants. Departure with domestic flight at 19.45 hrs
Domestic flight ticket from Reykjavik to Egilstaðir and back is included in the price.
**We reserve the right to change tour route as necessary.
