Beach & Lava Ride

Day 1:  The Sky is the limit
We pick you up in Reykjavik at 11 am and drive to the stables where we have a picnic lunch. Then we find the perfect horse for each rider and have an introduction on how to ride on an Icelandic horse. Now we are ready to start the adventures. Our ride takes us through fields of lupins and ancient lava fields. The paths are nice and easy, so we get to tölt with the horses most of the track. (app. 3 hours, 15 km) After the ride we visit the Sky lagoon for a soak and amazing views from the infinity pool (optional, add to your booking). Transfer (individual) to the hotel in Hafnarfjördur and dinner there.

Day 2: Around the volcano

After breakfast we head out riding again, we enjoy the scenery and we will see Mt. Helgafell (338 m), it is located in a active volcanic region with the last eruption in the 13th or 14th century. We ride through moss covered lava fields and past volcanoes. This ride takes us through moon like landscapes and blueberry covered hills. We stop at some caves and can see as far as Snæfellsnes on a clear day on our way back. (app. 3 hours, 15 km) After a picnic lunch you can embark on a boat for a whale watching tour (optional, add it to your booking) or just enjoy a free afternoon in Reykjavik. At 17:30 our transfer will pick you up and drive you South to the farm in Grimstadir, where the adventure continues.

Day 3. Black Beach Riding
For the next two days we will be riding on a black sand beach. We enjoy a great day on the beach, with the sea on one side and mountain panorama with the spectacular Eyjafjallajoekull on the other side. We tölt through the dunes and cross tidal rivers.  (App. 3-4 hours riding). In the afternoon we embark on a sightseeing tour to see some of the most spectacular waterfalls of the South and the black cliffs of Reynisfjara.

Day 4. Let the sea set you free
We are off to another ride on the Black Beach and enjoy the smooth tolt of our horses on the sand. After the ride we discover even more waterfalls on both sides of the Markafljot river (Gluggafoss and Seljalandsfoss). After an imbiss at around 6pm we drive you back to Reykjavik

Return to Reykjavik in the evening (back at app. 21:30)

– We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary –

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation in made-up beds in shared rooms. Accommodation before and after the ride to be arranged individually.

NOTE - Knee-high rubber boots are recommended for this ride.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Bus transfer from Reykjavík to the farm.
• 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 when booking. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.
• Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price.
• Rainwear, water bottle, saddle bag, riding helmet.

ATTENTION

• Individual travel insurance is not included in the tour price. We encourage clients to obtain relevant travel insurance before visiting Iceland.

• Flight to and from Iceland is not included