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ICELAND : HORSEBACK TRAIL IN NORTHERN OF THE ISLE, DRIVING A 60 HORSE HERD... |
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Itinerary - Extensions - Horses and required riding level Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
At the end of this trail, you will have the opportunity to make a whale watching
tour (option in supplement to be paid on the spot)
Also, for those who search for a riding trail with a higher standard of accommodation, we offer the Northern Diamond tour. See our special information sheet on Icelandic Rides. ITINERARYSunday: Europe - Reykjavík
Transfer from Keflavik 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. Monday: Reykjavík - Akureyri - Goðafoss - Hvammsheiði - Saltvík Domestic flight in the morning to Akureyri and transfer to Saltvík Farm. On the way we stop at majestic Goðafoss waterfall. At Saltvík, we start our ride after a short introduction to the Icelandic horse and its special gaits. We cross the mountain plateau Hvammsheiði towards the Reykjahverfi area with its white steaming hot springs. Surely you will enjoy a relaxing bath in a warm outdoor tub before dinner at Saltvík Farm and overnight stay. Tuesday: Heiðabær - Theistareykir Through the Geldingadalur valley and over the plateau Reykjaheiði heath our trail leads us to the geothermal area of Theistareykir. At one point we will practically cross over from one continental plate to another as we ride over the midatlantic ridge! It is a fascinating area with deep earthquake fissures, multi-coloured mountains and geothermal energy. With all this volcanic activity going on here, it is easy to understand that Iceland is still under “natural construction”! Wednesday: Theistareykir – Grímsstaðir – Jarðböð – Hraunbrún Enjoy today's ride from the Theistareykir area past the mountains Gæsafjöll and Hrafnabjörg. We follow good riding tracks through the mountains, past lakes and through bushy vegetation. At Grímsstaðir Farm we leave the horses behind and take a nice hot bath in Jarðböð, an outdoor pool with geothermal water. We continue to Hraunbrún Guesthouse where we stay over night. Thursday: Skjólbrekka – Laxárdalur – Saltvík We start the day with an exciting sightseeing tour around Lake Mývatn by bus. Visit Dimmuborgir, fantastic black lava formations with rich vegetation. Our next highlight is the geothermal area of Hverarönd with boiling mud pools and steam vents. We saddle up again and head out of the Mývatn area. Through a black sand desert we ride into colourful Laxárdalur valley with glittering salmon River Laxá in the middle. A true day of contrasts in the ever changing Icelandic nature. Overnight at Saltvík Farm for the last two nights. Friday: Breiðamýri – Saltvík Our ride continues over Hvammsheiði heath. We cross Laxá river and ride alongside it for a while through beautiful countryside.We visit Æðarfossar waterfalls and finish our ride on the shore of Skjálfandi bay before returning to Saltvík Farm where the warm outdoor tub is waiting. Optional (available at an extra charge): Whale Watching At Húsavík harbour a boat is waiting to go out on a whale watching cruise. There is no better way to end a great tour than by sailing into the evening sun with, hopefully, whales swimming alongside. (Price per person ISK 4.000) Saturday: Saltvík - Akureyri - Reykjavík In the morning return to Akureyri by bus and flight back to Reykjavík Domestic Airport with arrival at approx. 13:30. Last night in a guesthouse in Reykjavík. Sunday: Reykjavík - Europe Transfer by bus to Keflavik Airport in time for the flight back home. EXTEND YOUR TRIPSelf-driving tour in the South of Iceland
We suggest you a 7 days / 6 nights self-driving tour in farmstays with breakfast and unlimited mileage car rental included. We also provide a new itinerary with a 4 wheels car and 2 extra days to go in the highlands, and especially in the Landmannalaguar part. This discover of the south coast of Iceland, including a hinterland incursion, will let you going through many different types of typical Icelandic landscapes and the amazing volcanic activity of the island. The geyser and geothermal activity of Blue Lagoon will enthousiast your imagination, Vik and Dirholaey black beach and basaltic cliff will be a delight for your eyes and ears. At Jökusarlon, you will discover the ice world and its cristal beauty. Skogar and Hvosvollur bring for their part, tame color : green meadows and bright stained farm as scandianvian people like to build. A simple and thoroughly itinerary for the whole family. The accomodation in the middle of nature, are owned by icelandic people who have switch to tourism industry. At the same time as their new host activity, most of the guesthouse farm still in agriculture production. Generally, you will be accomodated in original little shelter of 5 to 20 rooms, which are different in style and category. Some looks like countryside hotel, others are more rustic and other one's seems to be like pretty cabins. Whale watching tour in Reykjavik Take part in an adventure at sea with a trip into the world of whales and sea birds. Whale watching tours operate from the beginning of April through to the end of October, from the old harbour in Reykjavik. The whales most frequently seen on tours are the Minke whales, Humpback whales, Dolphins and Porpoises. Other speces are sometimes spotted. No two whale watching trips are the same, we need to be flexible and organize your trip taking sea conditions, weather and seasons into account. That why each trip takes about 2:30 to 3:30. The boats leave at 09:00, 13:00 and 17:00. From July 01st to August 10th two new departures are scheduled at 10:00 and 14:00. Important : For your comfort and warmth, we have special suits on board we can lend you, but we do advise you to wear your warmest clothes - hats, scarves, gloves etc – as it can get very cold, even on the warmest of days. To take part in this adventure in the best condition, it's possible to book one extra night in Reykjavik or to take a later flight (upon availability). HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL
Required riding level It's necessary to have an outdoor equestrian experience and to be confident at all gaits to take part of this adventure. You will ride up to 7 hours per day. This is not a very technical ride, but ask a good physical condition. See our special information sheet on Icelandic Rides. YOUR GUIDESThe ride is supervised by a team of professionals of the trail
ride in Iceland that perfectly knows the Icelandic horses and the specificity
of the country.
ACCOMMODATIONAccommodation
In Reykjavik, you will be accommodated in guesthouses in rooms with shared facilities. 2 to 4 riders share a room. On the ride, accomodation are mostly in mountains cabins and guesthouse and offer simple accommodations in sleeping bags. Sometimes, the whole group stays together in one room. Indoor WC, warm showers and/or hot pools are available at most locations. Meals 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 in advance. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table : sandwich, cheese, fruits ... In Reykjavik, lunch and dinner are not include but generfruitsally there are lots of restaurant available near the accomodation. DATES AND RATES
- Children's discount (under 12 years old): - 425 euros - Family discount available for parents and older children travelling together, 3 or more: - 85 euros per rider. Not applicable if the children’s discount is used for one family member. Flights to Reykjavik Please contact us to check the best available rate from your country. RATE INCLUDING - the trail ride with 3-4 horses per rider - full board (except at Hafnarfjordur - Reykjavik, breakfast) - english-speaking equestrian guide - the financial guarantee of the deposits you send to Randocheval RATE NOT INCLUDING - flights from / to Reykjavik
- tips - drinks - meals at Reykjavik - the organisation of a possible tour through another region before or after the trail ride (consult us) - any other prestation - insurrance (cancellation, luggage, repatriation). You can subscribe to these insurrances only if you are an european resident. If you live outside European Union, please check with your local insurrance company. Options
This option is only available for at leat 2 people who booked together. Price including - 6 nights in guesthouse farm or cottage in double room basis with breakfast, - 6x24h car rental (cat. A) with unlimited mileage and one extra driver, Price not including - lunch and diners, - fuel, - optionnal rent services (extra insurances for instance), - entrance and visit, - personal expense, - tips.
This option is only available for at leat 2 people who booked together. Price including - 6 nights in guesthouse farm or cottage in double room basis with breakfast, - 2 nights in cabin in dormitory basis (sleeping bag required), - 8x24h car rental (cat. H) with unlimited mileage, one extra driver and basic insurances, Price not including - lunch and diners, - breakfast in cabin (to organized before), - fuel, - optionnal rent services (extra insurances for instance), - entrance and visit, - personal expense, - tips.
In case you stay one or more extra nights in Reykjavik, before or after the riding tour, the transfers from and/or to the airport are not anymore include. But it's easy with the bus (flybus) or taxi. BOOKING - INFORMATIONContact Yves for any enquiry ! |
PRATICAL INFORMATIONSCOUNTRY Iceland
LENGTH 8 days / 7 nights, 5 riding days ![]() LANGUAGE English. GROUP SIZE From 10
to 20 riders. Given the fact that we always move with a substantial herd
of horses in freedom (on average 50 to 60 horses) in immense areas,
a more substantial group than in our other destinations is not a handicap
at all.
ACCESS Reykjavik airport. CLIMATE The rigour of the Icelandic climate, which has formed the immense spaces
that you cover, only allows the trail rides from June to September.
However this period is really ideal seeing that the sun shines during the best part of the day. Formalities
Contact your ambassy. For European people, the Identity card is enought. Vaccination - health No specific vaccinations. Don't forget your repatriation insurance. We recommand to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus. Riding gear (riding boots, riding trousers, jackets, hats, gloves, etc.) needs to be washed (40°C), dry cleaned or disinfected before arriving in Iceland. Saddles, bridles and other leather gear may not be brought into the country. See our special information sheet on Icelandic Rides. REFERENCE : CH48_islande-nordextreme_en ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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