As much that we appreciate the men in our lives, it can be good to
get away from them from time to time. We have a tradition in Iceland -  women-only trips where Icelandic women ride
together and bond without the guys. Now we wish to extend this adventure trip to
our women around the world and make new friends.

This is a ride you can do on your own or with your girlfriends and
a great way to meet new people. During the day, we ride and learn to work
together and build trust. In the evenings, we share stories, sing and relax in
the hot tub after a long day of adventure.

Day-by-Day Itinerary:

DAY
1. Reykjavík – Fossnes

Pick up at BSÍ Bus station in
Reykjavík at 17:00. Our bus will transfer you and your
fellow riders to the farm Fossnes where your guide and the staff will be
waiting for you. After a lovely meal where we get to know each other, we go in
for a soak in the hot tub and rest so we are well prepared for the adventure to
come.

Accommodation: A bed and linen in 2-4 person
rooms in Fossnes farm.

DAY 2. Kálfhóll – Fossnes

After breakfast we drive down to farm Kalfholl
where our adventure begins. After an introduction to the Icelandic horse and
its special gaits and unique qualities, we begin our ride along the pleasant
trail from Kalfholl up the green riverbank of the glacier river Thjorsa where
we experience the beauty of the Icelandic countryside with its jagged mountain
views. The volcano Hekla is silhouetted majestically against the sky and you
breathe in the unmistakable aroma of fresh, wild heather. The lambs skip
through the spring air and our stallion toss their mane like supermodel of the
meadow. All this comes together to create the perfect day with the Icelandic
horse in its natural environment. This is the perfect, relaxed atmosphere to
get to know your horse and the Icelandic way of trail riding.

After 3-4 hour of riding, we drive back 10 min
to Fossnes where we grab some coffee and local goodies from our chef Elin,
while the horses are herded by our staff to the farm. After a lovely dinner and
hot tub, it is time for a good night’s rest because the next day brings a 6-8 hour
ride. 

Distance: Approximately 17 kilometers

Accommodation: A bed with linen in 2-4 person
rooms in Fossnes farm.

DAY 3. Fossnes – Hólaskógur

We start our ride from Fossnes farm. This is the
first day we ride with the herd. It is a unique feeling to ride after the herd
and see the Icelandic horses run free, as they have done for over 1000 years. We experience the great Icelandic horse gait “Tölt” through the fertile farmlands of neighboring countryside. On soft
riding trails we increase the speed and experience the Icelandic “Fast Tölt”,
which is the unique gait that has spread the fame of the Icelandic horses around
the world. We then ride toward the Icelandic
highland through the green and wonderful landscape of the south.

On the way we will see some spectacular sights
like:

Stong – the ruins of a real Viking
settlement manor from the year 1000

Gjain – a secret small valley with wonderful
waterfalls, ponds and volcanic structures

At the end of our day we ride into to the
highland and arrive in the large mountain lodge Holaskogur, where both horses
and riders will stay for the night. Our chef Elín, will be waiting for us with
more coffee and Icelandic treats. After coffee and cake we offer a drive up to
the highest waterfall of Iceland – Haifoss

Distance: Approximately 30 kilometers

Accommodation: Sleeping bags in a shared
sleeping area.

DAY 4. Hólaskógur – Skarð - Hrólfstaðahellir

We drive our spare horses along in a free-running
herd, enabling us to change our mount regularly and travel at a brisk space towards
the old volcano Burfell, known as the gate to the highland. We then pass by the
waterfall Thjofafoss (“Waterfall of Thieves”) -- a name that refers to one of
the many unpleasant ways the Vikings had of ridding themselves of people they didn’t
like. After changing horses, we ride along the river Thjorsa on soft riding
trails, through Icelandic forests (we do have some trees).  We stop for lunch at the ruins of an old farm
and then ride back to civilization, crossing small rivers and farmland until we
arrive at the Skard farmstead, where we leave our horses for the night. Bus
transfer to the farm Hrolfstaðahellir, approx. 10 min drive. Now we are back to
the luxury of beds with linens and hot tubs!

Distance: Approximately 35 kilometer

Accommodation: 2-4 people in a room in a
renovated Icelandic farmhouse.   

DAY 5. Skarð - Hrolfstaðahellir

After a lovely breakfast, we drive back to Skard
and ride with our herd through farmlands with a view of volcanos Hekla and
Eyjafjallajokull glacier

(the one that erupted in 2010 and shut down air
travel around Europe).

We ride down to the river Ranga where we take a
pleasant lunch break by an old sheep round-up enclosure (“réttir”). After lunch,
we change horses and continue our ride along the great river Ranga, where sheep
run wild and swans swim with their baby swans. After about a 4-5 hour ride, we return
with our horses to Hrolfstaðahellir.

Distance: Approximately 25 kilometers

After coffee and cake, we drive to the local
swimming pool and enjoy Icelanders’ number one family activity: swimming and
soaking in warm water.

Accommodation: 2-4 person in a room in Hrolfstaðahellir.

DAY 6. Hrólfstaðahellir – Ásamyri – Country house – Reykjavík

We ride from Hrolfstaðahellir through the county
of Rangarvallasysla, which is home to many most famous breeding farms in
Iceland and therefore also where you will find the best stallions and mares in the
country. This is a perfect day to take a look at some of the exceptional
stallions strutting their stuff for prize mares and future champion foals
playing by their side.

After approximately 30 kilometers we stop at
farm Asamyri where we leave our herd behind and then ride the last 5 kilometers
to a country house owned by the guide for refreshments and share tearful good
byes before the bus arrives to take the group back to Reykjavík.