This is a version of Northern Exposure designed for people who have less riding experience but
want to experience the incredible beauty of Northeast Iceland.
Enjoy a panorama of nature's wonders: volcanic features, peaceful mountains, an ocean view of the Arctic Circle, multicolored hot spring areas and more. Ride through peaceful countryside and wilderness heaths. Cross awesome canyons with amazing views. See Europe's most powerful waterfall and witness the effects of infernal volcanic activity.
During the tour itself you will stay at Saltvik, a friendly family holiday farm with a stunning view of a mountain-ringed ocean bay and Grimsey Island, which touches the Arctic Circle.
Riding level: Intermediate - Comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length trots and short canters. Please let us know how much riding experience you have when booking.
Not recommended for:
Pregnant women.
People over 243 pounds in weight.
Children under 10 years old.
Duration: 6 nights in Iceland (4 days riding)
2008 Departures (based on arrival day in Iceland): Aug 24
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.
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: Hotel with private bathroom while in Reykjavik on the first and last day. Holiday farm with made up beds and shared rooms and bathrooms during the tour itself (2-4 people per room)
Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 5 Packed Lunches, 6 Dinners (4 during tour and 2 in-flight dinners)
Group Size: maximum of 14 guests (minimum of 10 passengers required to guarantee tour)
Languages: English and often German, Scandinavian or French
Includes
- Round-trip air transportation from New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), and Orlando (SFB.)
- Accommodations in hotel and farm guesthouse (private rooms and bathrooms only for nights the tour is in Reykjavik)
- Airport/hotel transfers and tour transfers
- Full board during tour (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner)
- Use of 1-3 horses per person
- Expert guides
- Use of Saddle, bridle, rain
- Use of water bottle and saddlebag
- Use of riding safety helmet
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).
Conditions
- Packages cannot be changed 29 days or less before departure. Click here to read the General Terms and Conditions of Icelandair Holidays Packages.
- Packages require that each night of your trip must be in hotels booked through Icelandair Holidays prior to departure
- Subject to availability and price changes
- No refund for unused portion of package or service once travel has commenced
- No child discounts
Tour operator may alter itinerary. Luggage porterage generally not available during tour.
