1. Day 1. Reykjavík – Húsavík – Bjarnastaðir – Hljóðaklettar – Hafursstaðir – Bjarnastaðir

   Departure from pick up points in Reykjavik www.busstop.is to the Domestic Airport for the flight to Húsavík and transfer to Bjarnastaðir Farm. Pick up between 06:30 – 07:30. We arrive at Húsavík in the morning and start our day, for those interested, by going on a whale watching cruise. It is truly an amazing experience to see both the sea giants up close and the dolphins playing around them (Price per person EUR 80). Others can enjoy the town‘s swimming pool, GeoSea geothermal baths or go for a stroll in this beautiful town. After taking a bus to Bjarnastaðir Farm where we enjoy a soup for lunch, we saddle up and ride along the majestic Jökulsá river and the canyon Jökulsárgljúfur till we reach Hafursstaðir, an abandoned farm where the horses stay for the night. On the other site of the river we see Hljóðaklettar (Echo Rocks), a distinctive cluster of columnar rock formations. After leaving the horses at Hafursstaðir, we drive back to Bjarnastaðir Farm to soak in the hot tub while looking forward to continuing our journey. Approx.11 km.

2. Day 2. Bjarnastaðir – Hafursstaðir – Grímsstaðir – Bjarnastaðir

   After a good night’s rest we will meet our horses at Hafursstaðir farm and saddle up. The trail of the day takes us over Hólasandur, the largest desert in Iceland. We ride on old riding trails and excellent riding paths all the way up to Grímsstaðir á Fjöllum, the highest lying farm in the country, where we say goodbye to the horses to head back to Bjarnastaðir Farm. There we stay for our last night before journeying further East.

3. Day 3. Bjarnastaðir – Grímsstaðir – Möðrudalur

   On this wonderful day we head up to Grímsstaðardalur valley. On the way we ride along the mountain ridge Víðidalsfjallgarður and through the gap Sótaskarð. As if we are riding through the ages, we see what once was…. old abandoned farms in vast wilderness. We stop for lunch at an old sheepfold which has been turned into a small shop, before we mount back on our horses. We ride about 8 km up to the valley of Möðrudalur, right in the middle of nowhere in the Icelandic wilderness, where we stay for the night. Möðrudalur is a sleeping bag accommodation. Approx 33 km.

4. Day 4. Möðrudalur – Sænautasel

   We will be riding along the same old riding path that people travelled between the North and East in the old days. Following the western mountain ridge until we come across Skessugarður or Troll garden which is a giant natural stone formation formed by a Giantess! It’s totally true! Ok then… another possible way that it was formed is by an ice-age glacier. The large arch shaped moraine is over 300 meters long and almost 7 meters high. We take our lunch there before continuing our ride to Sænautasel, an old turf house and the last farm in this wilderness where people lived. There, we leave our horses and drive back to Möðrudalur where we stay our second night. Approx. 22 km.

5. Day 5. Sænautasel – Klaustursel – Skjöldólfsstaðir

   Get ready for a stunning day! We will get our well rested herd at Sænautasel, saddle up and follow excellent riding paths up to Klaustursel and Skjöldólfsstaðir for the night. On the way we will be able to view the wild reindeers that live in the area. Before arriving at our destination for the night, we visit the waterfall Stuðlafoss and the canyon Stuðlagil by car. An absolutely gorgeous canyon formed under the river Jökulsá á Brú. Stuðlagil canyon has one of the largest number of basalt rock columns in Iceland while Stuðlafoss, the hidden gem, is no less breathtaking. Its basalt columns form seats with neon green vegetation. Skjöldólfsstaðir has a swimming pool and a hot tub to relax in after a spectacular day. Approx. 30 km.

6. Day 6. Skjöldólfstaður –Valþjófstaður 

   This is our last riding day on this venturesome riding tour. We will still be riding with a view over the wild reindeers and maybe see the arctic fox running after his prey. The majestic mountains Snæfell and Herðubreið, that were formed beneath the Ice sheet that covered Iceland during the last glacial age, will also be within our sight. And once again we will be reminded of the real forces of nature. To close this wonderful day we will visit the Wilderness Center where we can experience the spirit of the old days through the unique wilderness museum and local food. 

7. Day 7. Óbyggðasetur – Egilsstaðir – Reykjavík

   After breakfast we drive to Egilsstaðir to catch a flight to Reykjavik Domestic Airport and a transfer to your accommodation.

   On the second departure we go from the east to north.

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

ACCOMMODATION

Sleeping bag accommodation in shared rooms during the ride. Accommodation before and after the ride are to be arranged individually.

NOTE - Please bring your own sleeping bag

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Flight from Reykjavík to Húsavík and bus drive 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 and are hard to get in the highlands. They can be bought at a reasonable price in the Duty Free Store at Keflavik Airport upon arrival.

Rain wear, water bottle, saddle bag, riding helmet.

ATTENTION

Please bring your own sleeping bag with you on the tour

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

Bring bags rather than hard cover suitcases

Pack light because transport space is limited.