THE VALLEYS - RIDE
10 DAYS
Over 20 years a part of our program and getting better and better! A beautiful Round trip through ever changing scenery in both inhabited and abandoned valleys of the region „Dalir“ (= the Valleys) with unbelievable views and very good riding tracks to enjoy the Tölt - great for experienced Icelandic horse riders! The ride starts and ends at the horse farm Brekkulækur. Nature Sightseeing to peninsula Vatnsnes with seal colony and bird rock and a cultural evening.
Program "The Valleys-Ride"
Day 1, Tue. Arrival
Welcome at the airport in Keflavík or in Reykjavík drive to the farm Brekkulækur, (approx. 3,5 h.) Night-lodging at Brekkulækur.(3x)
Day 2, Wed. Get together
The morning is at your leisure. A ride to get acquainted with the horses in the afternoon.
Day 3, Thr. Seals-Hrútafjörður
In the morning a 4-hour-sightseeing-drive to a seal colony and a bird cliff. First riding stage (approx. 4 hours in the saddle) over moraines on easy route to a pasture in Hrútafjörður, where the horses can rest. Transfer back to Brekkulækur. Night-lodging there.
Day 4, Fr. Haukadalsskarð
Over the mountain pass Haukadalsskarð we will reach the region Dalir and Night-lodging in a hut.
Day 5, Sa. Dalir
Today we ride along the picturesque lake Haukadalsvatn to Middalir, the "Valleys" (= Dalir). We leave the horses in a pasture . A cultural evening in Eiríksstaðir – how was the life as a wiking? Overnight in a hut (3x)
Day 6, Sun. Dalir
A scenic but strenuous ride over a steep mountain pass and through
narrow valleys.
Day 7, Mon. Holtavörðuheiði
We ride about 7 hours on the disused road over the highlands to fjord Hrútafjörður, where the horses spend the night in a pastur. Night lodging at the farm.
Day 8, Tue. Brekkulækur
Last riding stage back to Brekkulækur. Taking leave from the horses, followed by relaxation in the hot pool of Hvammstangi. Night at Brekkulækur.
Day 9, Wed. Reykjavík
After breakfast transfer to Reykjavík. Time for shopping and sightseeing there.
Day 10, Thr. Departure – Transfer to the airport.
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