The area around Lake Myvatn is often called the Diamond Circle for the high density of interesting natural wonders. Ride along tracks ideal for the tolt, the special gait of Icelandic horses. This tour is perfect for those who want the adventurous excitement of highland wilderness riding combined with comfortable farmhouse and hotel accommodations. On this tour you exchange the usual mountain cabin sleeping bag arrangements for cozy made up beds in country hotels. Even single rooms are available! Bathrooms are shared, but showers are available for every night of the trip.
A highlight of this tour is the opportunity to ride 2-3 horses each day. The spare horses run free with the group, giving you a chance to try your hand at being an Icelandic cowboy as you ride with a herd of horses!
Book early! This tour is very popular!
Riding level: Strong Intermediate - Strong regular rider who can handle horses in open countryside. Additional horses for the tour are herded along. The pace is usually a fast trot or tolt. Riding time is usually 7 hours per day
Not recommended for: Pregnant women, people over 243 pounds in weight and children under 10 years old.
Duration: 7 nights (5 days riding)
2008 Departures (based on arrival day in Iceland): Jul 12, 26; Aug 2
Afternoon flights from North America depart on these days and arrive in Iceland the same night. Guests can usually check into their room right away at the hotel.
A highlight of this tour is the opportunity to ride 2-3 horses each day. The spare horses run free with the group, giving you a chance to try your hand at being an Icelandic cowboy as you ride with a herd of horses!
Book early! This tour is very popular!
Riding level: Strong Intermediate - Strong regular rider who can handle horses in open countryside. Additional horses for the tour are herded along. The pace is usually a fast trot or tolt. Riding time is usually 7 hours per day
Not recommended for: Pregnant women, people over 243 pounds in weight and children under 10 years old.
Duration: 7 nights (5 days riding)
2008 Departures (based on arrival day in Iceland): Jul 12, 26; Aug 2
Afternoon flights from North America depart on these days and arrive in Iceland the same night. Guests can usually check into their room right away at the hotel.
Evening flights from America depart the evening before and arrive in Iceland early in the morning on the above dates. Please note that your room may not be ready for immediate check-in.
Accommodation: Quality Holiday Farms and guesthouses with shared rooms and bathroom facilities only. (1 - 2 people per room)
Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 5 Packed Lunches, 7 Dinners (5 during tour and 2 in-flight dinners)
Group Size: 10 - 14 (min. of 10 passengers to guarantee tour)
Languages: English and often German and Scandinavian
Accommodation: Quality Holiday Farms and guesthouses with shared rooms and bathroom facilities only. (1 - 2 people per room)
Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 5 Packed Lunches, 7 Dinners (5 during tour and 2 in-flight dinners)
Group Size: 10 - 14 (min. of 10 passengers to guarantee tour)
Languages: English and often German and Scandinavian
Includes
- Round-trip air transportation
- Airport/hotel transfers and tour transfers
- Accommodations at guesthouses and farms (shared rooms and bathrooms only)
- Full board during tour (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner)
- Use of 1-3 horses per person
- Expert guides
- Use of Saddle, bridle, rain coat
- Use of water bottle and saddlebag
- Use of riding safety helmet
- Package price includes Icelandair Holidays booking fee.
- Fuel surcharge of $158 per person
Not included
- Personal Travel Insurance. Insurance available through Access America.
- Meals other than those listed in itinerary
- Use of Riding Boots (please note all riding clothing and equipment brought into Iceland must be new or disinfected prior to arrival. More info can be found at the Icelandic Chief Veterinary Officer site
