This guided tour combines horseback riding along with sightseeing and is recommended for experienced riders. Overnight in farm houses and countryside hotels and spend your days fording rivers and lakes, and following the seashore. You‘ll also visit a beautiful waterfall and have the chance to bathe in a natural hot spring!
As an added benefit, try your hand at being an Icelandic cowboy! You'll switch horses several times during the day, so the "spares" will run free ahead of your group, and you can help herd them along if you wish!
During the tour, you will stay at Hvammur, a cozy family holiday farm. You do not need to worry about packing and repacking each day. Ideal family tour for experienced riders.
Recommended for Strong Intermediate Riders
Riders should be comfortable and in control at all gaits (walking, trotting, cantering) in open terrain. They should have a firm seat and be comfortable in the saddle for up to 7 hours a day.
As an added benefit, try your hand at being an Icelandic cowboy! You'll switch horses several times during the day, so the "spares" will run free ahead of your group, and you can help herd them along if you wish!
During the tour, you will stay at Hvammur, a cozy family holiday farm. You do not need to worry about packing and repacking each day. Ideal family tour for experienced riders.
Recommended for Strong Intermediate Riders
Riders should be comfortable and in control at all gaits (walking, trotting, cantering) in open terrain. They should have a firm seat and be comfortable in the saddle for up to 7 hours a day.
- 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
Note: Rubber riding boots highly recommended since this tour involves riding through Lake Hop, along the edge of a beach and across unbridged rivers.
Duration: 6 Nights (4 days of riding)
2008 Departures: (Based on arrival day in Iceland) Aug 2, 9, 16, 23; Sep 3, 6
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.
Duration: 6 Nights (4 days of riding)
2008 Departures: (Based on arrival day in Iceland) Aug 2, 9, 16, 23; Sep 3, 6
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: Hotel first and last nights (private bathrooms), Holiday farm with made up beds and showers (2-4 people per room. Shared bathrooms)
Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 5 Packed Lunches, 6 Dinners (4 during tour and 2 in-flight dinners)
Group Size: 10 - 16 max (min. of 10 passengers to guarantee tour)
Languages: English and often German and Scandinavian
Accommodation: Hotel first and last nights (private bathrooms), Holiday farm with made up beds and showers (2-4 people per room. Shared bathrooms)
Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 5 Packed Lunches, 6 Dinners (4 during tour and 2 in-flight dinners)
Group Size: 10 - 16 max (min. of 10 passengers to guarantee tour)
Languages: English and often German and Scandinavian
Includes
- Round-trip air transportation from New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Orlando (SFB) and Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)
- Airport/hotel transfers and tour transfers
- Accommodations at hotel with private bathrooms in Reykjavik and at farmhouses and country hotels (shared rooms and bathrooms) in the countryside
- 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
Fuel surcharge of $163
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.
- Extra days may be required based on date and departure gateway. Tour operator may alter itinerary. Luggage porterage generally not available during tour.
