On this tour, we introduce you to Iceland’s Southern Highlands. We ride through multi-coloured landscapes with the towering glaciers and extensive lava fields giving the area a magical touch. We will go to the fascinating area of Landmannalaugar where we will enjoy a refreshing bath in its natural hot springs.
If you would like to round this trip up with a two day beach ride, please contact us for information on our black sand beach tour!
Morning pick up in Reykjavik
We drive up to the former farm Minnivellir (1,5 hours) where we settle in. After a short brief, we catch our horses from the field next to the house, get acquainted with the gear and ready for the first ride. This ride takes us through lush fields – fertilized through the ash from the eruptions of the Hekla volcano – to the farm Hellar at Skarðsfjall mountain range. There we take a break and visit the biggest man-made cave in Iceland. We finish our visit with homemade snacks from the farmer and his family that has lived there for centuries before we head back to Minnivellir. We take a different route this time and ride alongside the shores of the mighty river Þjórsá.
Accommodation: Minnivellir
Today we get ready after breakfast for our first day of riding with the herd. Our group will go ahead of the heard leading the way into lush green farmland, riding through woodlands, crossing beautiful streams, and passing by the magnificent Thjofafoss waterfall. We will wrap up our day at Rjupnavellir, where the horses will rest for the night.
Accommodation: Minnivellir
Riding distance: ca. 30 km.
After a nice breakfast and a short drive we start our ride into the highlands. With a view of the Hekla volcano we climb up into the mountains, through black sand and past small lakes until we reach the remote valley Landmannahellir.
Accommodation: Landmannahellir
Riding distance: 35 km.
We start the day with a ride by bus to Landmannalaugar passing through an obsidian field and experiencing the colors change from greenish black lava fields to the blue-yellow-reddish of the rhyolite mountain ranges in Landmannalaugar, while our herd is running rider-less the same route to meet us there. In Landmannalaugar go on single horses to one of the most amazing and undiscovered trails of the area: Jökugil Canyon. Then we return by bus to out hut in Landmannahellir for a warm dinner and a cozy evening.
Accommodation: Landmannahellir
Today we venture deeper into the mountains, navigating the rugged terrain that unfolds before us. The landscape features captivating obsidian lava fields, and the enchanting Rauðifossafjöll canyon and the imposing table mountain Laufafell.
Today we are descending from the highland, following the stream with waterfalls until we reach the hut Foss for lunch. We are still in the vicinity of Hekla and her lava fields, with Tindfjallajökull on our left side. From Foss we descend further, crossing a river until we reach the farm Torfastaðir, where the horses get a well deserved rest. We return to Minnivellir for our final evening.
Accommodation: Minnivellir
Pick up and drive to Reykjavik after breakfast
Shared rooms in simple mountain huts and sleeping bag arrangement during the ride. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Accommodation before and after the ride are to be arranged individually.
Here you can book your Flybus ticket to and from Reykjavík. The Flybus departs from Keflavík airport 35-40 minutes after each arrival. Busses are located right outside the terminal building.
Terms & Conditions
If you book online you will be asked to pay the full amount. Please contact us for different payment options.
Liability
Íshestar reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables without prior notice, should the necessity arise. No liability is accepted for loss or expenses due to delays or changes of arrival or departures of flights or other services, injury, sickness, accident, strikes, damage, negligence, weather, wars or other causes outside the control of Íshestar. All such losses and expenses are the personal liability of the traveler. The estimated duration of tours as indicated by km or timing can change according to road or weather conditions.
For more information please see also our Frequently Asked Questions and/or contact us at multidaytours@ishestar.is
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