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SNÆFELLSNES AUTUMN SPECIAL – 7 DAYS

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High, Medium

MIN. AGE

12 years

2190 €

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HORSEBACK RIDING TOUR IN SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA ICELAND FOR 7 DAYS

The beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula extends far out into the Atlantic from the west coast. You can find many features of Icelandic nature in this part of the country.

This is a special version of the Snæfellsnes tour.

The beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula extends far out into the Atlantic from the west coast. You can find many features of the Icelandic nature in this part of the country. At Stóri-Kálfalækur Farm we start our ride into the mountains and enjoy the rich colours of nature in Hítardalur valley. Passing through lava fields and along hillsides we ride down to the shore and continue along the expansive beach. This traditional trail, only revealed when the tide is out, offers horse and rider an ideal opportunity to try their skill at “tölting” over long distances.

Find shorter versions of the tour here

The tour is 7 nights and 7 riding days.

Ólöf and Siggi at Stóri-Kálfalækur operate this tour, click here to get to know them better.

DURATION

7 nights – 7 riding days

RIDING SKILLS

Intermediate – Advanced riders

DEPARTURES

Dates 2021: September 1-8

ACCOMMODATION

Made up beds in shared rooms during the ride. Accommodation after the ride are to be arranged individually.

NOTE

Knee-high rubber boots are recommended for the beach 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 on request 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

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

Please bring high rubber boots for this ride.

Bring bags rather than hard cover suitcases

Pack light because transport space is limited.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Reykjavik – Stóri Kálfalækur
Pick up at BSÍ Bus station in Reykjavik or at Reykjavik official bus stops near your accommodation (see: www.busstop.is) between 18:00-19:00, where our Íshesta bus will transfer you and your fellow riders to Stóri-Kálfalækur Farm, where horses and staff are waiting for us. After a lovely introductory meal where we get to know each other we relax and rest so we are well prepared for the adventure ahead of us.

Day 2: Stóri-Kálfalækur – Grímsstaðir
After an introduction to the Icelandic horse and its special gaits, we start our ride into the mountains through fertile farmlands and along good riding tracks to Grímsstaðir Farm with its proud history dating back to medieval times. Overnight at Stóri-Kálfalækur in made up beds, showers and a hot tub on site. (approx. 25 km)

Day 3: Grímsstaðir – Hítarhólmur
The ride today leads through multi-colored mountains and along low bushy hillsides. Hítardalur is a geological paradise. Vast lava fields, soft tracks through ashes and the high palagonite (tuff) mountains give you the impression of taking a ride on the moon! We leave the horses at Hítarhólmur farm and drive back to Stóri-Kálfalækur, where the hot tub is waiting. (approx. 25 km)

Day 4: Hítarhólmur – Þórarinsdalur – Staðarhraun
We continue our ride through this mystical volcanic valley. We stop at the sheep gathering place Hítardalsrétt and if you take a good look you can see the troll woman Hít who was turned into stone returning late from a date. We proceed west across Hítará River and travel through an area well known as the hideout of Iceland’s most famous outlaw, Grettir. At Kolviðarnes Farm we leave the horses and drive back to Stóri-Kálfalækur. (approx. 45 km

Day 5: Staðarhraun – Kolviðarnes –
After rejoining the horses, we start our beach ride on Löngufjörur, the famous horse trail on the seashores of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. View majestic Snæfellsjökull Glacier ahead of you and feel the horses’ excitement and take part in their joy on this extraordinary trail released by the tide. After the riding day and dinner, we leave our riding companions behind and drive back to Reykjavík. (approx. 30 km)

Day 6. Kolviðarnes – Gaul
We start our beach ride on Löngufjörur, the famous horse trail on the seashores of the Snæfellsnes peninsula with the view of majestic Snæfellsjökull Glacier ahead of us.

Day 7. Gaul – Kolviðarnes
Unique riding experience for everyone with lava-fields and mountains on one
side of the trail and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.

Day 8. Kolviðarnes – Stóri-Kálfalækur

Last day on the beach and yet a new experience. The sand turns black as we
follow the outline of the Eldborg lava field.

Return to Reykjavik in the evening

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

USEFUL INFORMATION

Terms & Conditions:

If you book the tour through the website the full amount is requested. Íshestar requests a confirmation payment upon booking of a minimum of 30% of the tour price. When the confirmation payment is received the seat is secure. The remaining balance is due 6 weeks before the tour departs.
Children under 12 years receive a 25% discount on our multi-day tours.

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 Frequent Asked Questions and/or contact us at ishestar@ishestar.is

ACCOMMODATION

Stóri Kálfalækur Farm
Stóri-Kálfalækur Farm, the home of our farmers Siggi and Ólöf is situated in rich farmland close to the ocean and the wonderful beaches of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It’s a renovated farmhouse with a sleeping up to 20 persons so it’s plenty of space for everybody. Large kitchen and a spacious dining room. Together with the well-known hospitality of your hosts this will make an excellent place to stay.

Number of rooms: 8 (2-4 bedded)

Number of beds: 20

Outdoor jacuzzi: Yes

Number of showers: 5

GSM connection: Yes, but not good

WiFi: No

Made up beds: Yes

Number of WC: 5