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ICELAND : 2 WEEKS GRAND TOUR COMBINING 2 OF OUR RIDES, DRIVING A 60 HORSES HERD...
Itinerary - Extensions - Horses and required riding level
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
For experienced riders only. You want to discover all the variety of Iceland, but for all that you don't want to skip through each areas ? Imagine viewing the colourful mountains in Landmannalaugar and remote highland grasslands on the Egilsstadir, where live reindeers, during the same trail ride. Or a real expedition in the course of which you will cross the island from the South to the North on the Kjölur trail, to explore later the extreme North, around the Lake Mývatn… We propose you to choose two itineraries in order to create "your" trail ride for two weeks, for an unforgettable experience. |
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ITINERARY
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All our horseback tours
below can be combined where you can choose the two parts of Iceland
you wish to discover. Take a look at the detailed description of
each tour and find the two you have been dreaming about :
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EXTEND YOUR TRIP
Explore Southern Iceland for a week before or after your equestrian adventure ! We propose two Self driving tours, with a car we rent for you Category A vehicle - Opel Corsa or similar, Category H 4wheels car - Hyundai Tucson auto or similar. For a shorter extension, we suggest you our "Whale Safari" from Reykjavik or to relax yourself at the famous geothermal center "Blue Lagoon". |
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HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL
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Horses The Icelandic Horse is unique amongst horse breeds because it masters five gaits; walk, trot, tölt, canter/gallop and flying pace. The breed is best known for its fourbeat smooth gait, the “tölt”, that is very comfortable for the rider and elegantly displayed by the horse. The tölt is the specialty of the Icelandic Horse. It is a smooth four-beat gait in which the horse’s hind legs should move well under the body and carry more of the weight on the hind part, allowing the front to rise and be free and loose. Usually we change horses once or twice a day. On most of our longer tours we herd our spare horses along in a free running herd, the traditional way of riding in Iceland. All tours of the three and four horse categories are operated that way. For tours of the two horse category our guides may lead spare horses for parts of the ride. Source: The Icelandic horse, published by The Horse Breeders Association of Iceland (Félag hrossabænda) 2006. |
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. |
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YOUR GUIDES
A team of professionals of the trail ride in Iceland that perfectly knows
the Icelandic horses and the specificity of the ground supervises the
ride.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
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.
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
| Grand Tour 2012 | ||
| Dates according to combination chosen | 3295 € |
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Children's discount (under 12 years old): - 615 €
- Family discount available for parents and older children travelling together,
3 or more: - 170 €
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
- 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
RATE NOT INCLUDING
- 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 - More information.
- 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 - More information.
BOOKING - INFORMATION
Contact Jennifer for any inquiry !!
PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS
COUNTRY
Iceland
LENGTH
16 days / 15 nights or 15 days / 14 nights depending on programs, 11 or
12 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 70 to 90 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.
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 :
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