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TYPOLOGIES

3 Riding Days

+ 3

Upon Request

May

June Departures

DIFFICULTY

Medium

MIN. AGE

12 years

1.590 €

DESCRIPTION

Tour upon request- 2 riders minimum - 3 riding days

On the 19th of March 2021, a volcanic eruption started only 30 km from our main stables just outside of Reykjavik. The volcano, Fagradalsfjall (e. mountain of the beautiful valley), had been dormant for over 6000 years and this was the first eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in 800 years. This unexpected eruption, which produced enormous amounts of lava flowing through valleys and surrounding mountains, came to an end (at least temporarily) almost as abruptly as it had started, in mid-September.

Time will tell whether Fagradalsfjall volcano will remain dormant for another 8000 years or start again soon but exploring these freshest lava fields in Iceland and the surrounding area is sure to make for an unforgettable experience.

While we will not ride to the crater itself as it’s surrounded by kilometres of impassable lava, we invite you to explore with us the surrounding areas, filled with geological activity with bubbly mud pools and hot springs and colours and scenery that seems out of this world.

DURATION

3 Days - 2 Nights - 3 Riding Days

RIDING SKILLS

Intermediate to Experienced Riders Please note that you have to be reasonably fit to participate on this ride, as we sometimes have to get off the horses to walk a bit (if it is too steep to ride)

DEPARTURES

Please contact us for dates

ACCOMMODATION

Single/Double bed rooms. It is possible to book the ride without accommodation

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Bus transfer from Reykjavik to Hafnarfjordur

You have the option to book the tour without accommodation. If you book with accommodation, then a breakfast is included.

We provide picknich lunch for the ride

Rainwear, saddlebags, water bottles, riding helmet

ATTENTION

Dinner is not included in the price

Optional activities (eg whale watching or Sky lagoon) are not included

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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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1

We will pick you up at the BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavik in the morning and drive to the Ishestar riding center. There we will pick some horses for the ride and ride through moss covered lava fields towards the volcano Helgafell. We will ride around it through outlandish landscapes. We will have a picnic break on the way. After that we will drive you to your hotel where you can settle in.

Day 2

We drive with the horses to Raudholar and start our ride at the red hills. We will ride through the lava fields of Heidmoerk with views over Blafjall and the craters of Burfell and Helgafell. The terrain is beautiful to experience the amazing gaits of our horses.

Day 3

After a nice breakfast, we will gear up and head out for our riding tour. We will drive to the Geothermal area of Krýsuvik where we start our ride. We will climb up into a mountain range and enjoy black gravel deserts and amazing views towards all directions.

After a great riding day we have to say goodbye to your horses and bring you back to Reykjavik.

If you book with accommodation, you will be accommodated in a guesthouse in central Reykjavik. Breakfast is included.

Depending on the eruptions in Reykjanes we might have to change the itinerary on day 3

USEFUL INFORMATION

The Flybus departs from Keflavík airport 35-40 minutes after each arrival. Busses are located right outside the terminal building.

Pick up:
Please be ready at the pick-up. Your pick-up place might be the first one for pick up.

Terms & conditions:

If you book online you will be asked to pay the full amount. Please contact us for different payment options.

Liability:

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 traveller. 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