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Sunday: Europe - Reykjavík
Transfer from Keflavík Airport to a guesthouse in Reykjavík. We will invite you to a Welcome Meeting including traditional Icelandic soup. Receive details of your tour and meet your fellow riders.

Monday: Reykjavík – Egilsstaðir – Skriðuklaustur – Fjallaskarð
Flight to Egilsstaðir town in the morning and a drive to Skriðuklaustur Farm where we meet horses and staff. After a short introduction to the Icelandic horse and its special gait we start our ride. We ascend from a valley at nearly sea level to the great highland plateau, where vegetation and landscape have already an artic character. Enjoy magnificent views on this ride. We stay overnight at the mountain cabin Fjallaskarð, at the foot of the mountain Eyvindarfjöll.

Tuesday: Fjallaskarð – Aðalból
We ride from Fjallaskarð mountain cabin to Aðalból Farm. Here we leave the herd behind and ride our horses through the beautiful Hrafnkelsdalur valley, location of the famous Hrafnkelssaga during the Viking Age. Imagine life at the adventurous Saga times while our guides will tell you about historic events and make the Saga come alive. Among other sites we visit the waterfall Faxafoss named after one of the most famous horses in Icelandic literature.

Wednesday: Aðalból – Hafrahvammagljúfur – Sauðá
A highlight of today is the ride to the gigantic canyon Hafrahvammagljúfur. This huge, narrow, steep canyon is an unforgettable sight. Enjoy far-reaching views over Iceland's rugged interior, when we ride across the fertile landscape of Vestur-Öræfi, home to countless numbers of pink-footed geese. Overnight stay at Sauðá Mountain Cabin, situated 5 km north of Vatnajökull glacier, in the main summer pastures of reindeer in Iceland.

Thursday: Sauðá – Mt. Snæfell – Laugarfell
During today’s ride we enjoy the view of Mt. Snæfell towering above the area. Get a glimpse of this impressive mountain from an ever changing angle. We follow good riding tracks while we ride towards the new and spacious mountain cabin at Laugarfell.
Here we spend 2 nights. Relax in a natural hot pool after our ride. (35 km)

Friday: Laugarfell – Sanddalur – Laugarfell
In the morning we change to 4Wheel-drive transportation and drive towards Europe’s biggest glacier, Vatnajökull. View endless stretches of ice and snow at the glacier, a truly thrilling experience. Today we ride through Sanddalur, the valley of sand. Be impressed by the harsh and dark valley with barren hillsides reaching into the sky. Through a mountain pass we reach the open plain and enjoy lush green vegetation, the outskirts of the Eyjabakka area.

Another night’s stay at Laugarfell Mountain Cabin. (30 km)

Saturday: Laugarfell – Skriðuklaustur – Útnyrðingsstaðir
View beautiful waterfalls in the glacier fed river Jökulsá in Fljótsdalur as we descend to Norðurdalur valley. The riding tour ends at Skriðuklaustur Farm where we say good bye to the horses. Overnight at Útnyrðingsstaðir Farm.

Sunday: Útnyrðingsstaðir - Egilsstaðir – Reykjavík
Flight back to Reykjavík in the morning with arrival at approx. 11:00 at Reykjavík Domestic Airport.
Meals at leisure.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Reykjavík.

Monday: Reykjavík - Europe
Transfer to Keflavík Airport in time for the return flight home.

Tack The tack used for Icelandic horses is slightly different then the tack ordinarily used for other breeds. The saddle is built close to a dressage saddle and has a relatively flat seat. Saddles come with plain or quilted seats. On longer rides a crupper helps keeping the saddle in place. Riding style used on Icelandic horses is close to English riding style, but stirrups are worn long. Bits used are mostly simple snaffles. Bridles have a detachable noseband and clip on reins. Recommended riding level This popular tour is ideal for families and those who do not have the required riding experience for our other riding trails in Iceland. Still riding days can be long so you should be in good physical condition and have a basic knowledge of horsemanship. Also, you must be comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length trots (tölt) and short canters. Minimum age : 09 years, with the requested riding abilities and accompanied by an adult. See our special information sheet on Icelandic Rides.

Accommodation
In Reykjavik, you will be accommodated in hotel 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.
European plugs are used in Iceland so you don't need any adapter.

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.

- Children's discount (under 12 years old): - 335 €
- Family discount available for parents and older children travelling together, 3 or more: - 87 €
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.

- domestic flights in Iceland
- 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

- flights 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.

Maximum 16 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.

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.