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September is the time in Iceland to gather the sheep that are roaming free in the highlands, herd them to the lowlands and then sort them between the different farms they belong to. For centuries this has been done on horseback and you have the chance to join this highlight. You get the chance to ride past waterfalls, mountains, caves, lava fields, and lush green grass: There is nothing you don't see on this tour that leads South of Tindfjallajökull into the Southern Highlands. On one of the days you will join the farmers to get the sheep to the lowlands and on the next day you can observe the traditional sheep sorting (´réttir´). You will ride with a small group (max. 12 pax) and get to explore this remote area on horseback.

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    DAUER

    5 days - 5 nights - 4 riding days

    REITERLICHES KOENNEN

    Mittelerfahren - Fortgeschrittene Reiter

    TOUR DATEN

    2024: 17th - 22nd of September

    UNTERKUNFT

    Double rooms in a guesthouse (2 nights) and bunk bed accommodation in a mountain hut (3 nights) and sleeping bag arrangement during the ride. Showers available. Please bring your own sleeping bag or rent one from us. Accommodation before and after the ride are to be arranged individually.

    WAS IST ENTHALTEN

    Bus transfer von Reykjavik zur Farm und zurueck

    Wahrend der Tour ist Vollverpflegung enthalten. Das Essen besteht aus einem grossen Fruehstuecksbuffet, von dem die Gaeste auch ihr Lunchpaket zusammenstellen. Abendessen ist traditionelle islaendische Kueche (Fisch oder Lamm), vegetarisches Essen ist kein Problem, solange es bei der Buchung angegeben wird.

    Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price and are hard to get in the highlands. They can be bought in the Duty Free Store at Keflavik Airport upon arrival.

    Regenkleidung, Wasserflasche, Satteltasche, Reithelm

    WICHTIG

    Eine individuelle Reiseversicherung ist nicht im Preis enthalten, wir empfehlen den Gaesten, eine abzuschliessen.

    Flug nach und von Island ist nicht inklusive

    Day 1: 17/9 transfer from Reykjavik and sightseeing

    We start pickup in Reykjavik at 1pm and set direction towards the South. On the way we make a few stops; to admire the view of Hveragerdi, to shop for handmade woolen products and to see the small yet voluminous waterfall Urridafoss. Then we arrive at our accommodation for the next two nights Grímstadir farm house where dinner awaits us.

     

    Day 2: 18/9 Stóra-Hof to Foss

    We drive to Stóra-Hof where we saddle up and prepare for the tour. We start in the paddock to get to know the horses and have basic riding instructions. Then we and the herd of loose horses will head off Northwards. We will be surrounded by magnificent views, with the volcano Hekla ahead of us and Eyjafjallajökull to our right. Our first riding day ends at the hut Foss, our home for the next three nights.

    Unterkunft: Berghuette Foss

     

    Day 3: 19/9 Chasing Waterfalls

    Today we explore the area around our hut "Foss" further. We will go on two different rides, one in the morning and one in the afternoon and take only one horse on each ride. We leave the herd behind to venture into the beautiful landscape around Foss. We can enjoy amazing views over the mountains, lava fields, rivers and canyons. We will pass an abandoned farm and visit a man-made cave that used to be a sheepfold. We will ride up the hills south of Foss, where we will meet beautiful waterfalls, and enter a small cave called Thieves' Cave. If the sky is clear we’ll get a great view over the lowlands and the mountains.

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    Day 4: 20/9 Herding sheep 

    Today we ride to meet the Fjallmen and herd their sheep the picturesque route from Hafrafell to Reynifellsbrú. (app. 23 km)

    Unterkunft: Berghuette Foss

     

    Day 4: 21/9 Sorting Sheep

    Today is the day: We go and watch sheep getting sorted at the Reyðarvatnsréttir.

    After that it is time to leave Foss and head back to the lowlands. You will feel the spirit and growing excitement of the horses who know they are on the way back home! Tölting on a joyful horse, on soft grounds, in their natural environment surrounded by mountains and glacier views, is an unforgettable experience! We leave the horses and drive to the guest house Grimstaðir for the last night.

     

    Day 5: 22/9 Pick up after breakfast and drive back to Reykjavik

    On our way back to Reykjavik we will visit the famous waterfall Seljalandsfoss which you can walk behind and after a 2 hour drive we will return to Reykjavik around 1 pm.

     

    Please note: We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary

    Flughafen Transfer

    We recommend you to book with Airport Direct, as they have the most frequent departures.

    Keflavik - Reykjavik (Bus hostel)

    Reykjavik (Bus hostel) - Keflavik

     

     

    Verantwortlichkeit:
    Íshestar 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 Íshestar. 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 Frequently Asked Questions and/or contact us at multidaytours@ishestar.is