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Itinerary for Classic Wilderness Tour




Sample itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival
The tour starts in the evening. Tour members who arrive the same day to Iceland should take the flight bus from the airport to the ending busstation BSÍ in Reykjavík. We will greet you at the bus station or at your hotel/ guesthouse in Reykjavik at 17:30 and drive you to our farm Vellir near Hveragerði. There you will be lodged at our new guesthouse. We will get to know each other during the dinner. The day will end with a detailed description of the tour.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at the Guesthouse

Day 2: Hveragerdi – Myrkholt
We go by car to a place near the farm Reykholt in the beautiful area Biskupstúngur. We ride on soft paths until we reach a river, which we cross. We end our tour at the farm Myrkholt, just south of the hot springs at Geysir.
Riding 20 km (approx. 4 hours)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Myrkolt


Day 3: Myrkholt – Fremstaver
We start the riding from Myrkholt, and our first stop will be at Gullfoss. From Gullfoss, we ride into the wilderness, in a black desert of stones and sand. We follow the river Hvítá to the West until we reach Mt. Bláfell, 1160 m above sea level, which gives us a beautiful view over the southern part of the Kjölur route. Weather permitting, we see three glaciers, the famous Eyjafjallajökull,  Hofsjökull and Iceland’s second largest glacier Langjökull, as well as the volcano Hekla and Mt. Hlödufell. We spend the night south of Bláfell in the mountain hut Fremstaver.
Riding 27 km (approx. 5-6 hours)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Fremstaver Mountain Hut


Day 4: Fremstaver – Árbúdir
We continue east along Mt. Bláfell. We then cross the Hvítá River on a bridge and pass the waterfall Ábóta, where the ancient Kjölur highland route starts. Kjölur is the oldest road between South and North Iceland, it is mostly even and on average about 700 m above sea level. On our way, we enjoy panoramic views over the Langjökull and Hofsjökull glaciers and the picturesque Kerlingafjöll mountains – Kjölur’s flagship. We follow the Svartá River to the mountain hut Árbúdir, where we spend the night.
Riding 30 km (approx. 6-7 hours)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Árbúdir Mountain Hut


Day 5: Árbúdir – Hveravellir
The tour starts toward Hvítárnes, a grass-rich area changing its character in the summer when the green flower Fifa turns white and fluffy. We come to the lava field Kjalhraun, which many people think gave Kjölur its name. It looks like the keel of a ship. West of Kjalhraun we ride through a narrow cleft to the valley Thjófadalur (the Valley of Thieves). The valley is circular and hidden behind the mountains. It is one of the few places along Kjölur rich with grass. From the valley, we ride over a little mountain comb called Thröskuldur, and from there, we follow a smooth path to Hveravellir, where we can bathe in the hot springs.
Riding 45 km (approx. 8 hours)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hveravellir


Day 6: Hveravellir – Áfangi
Today we have enough time to explore the beautiful nature surrounding Hveravellir before we saddle the horses. Hveravellir is one of the biggest geothermal areas in Iceland. There was an outlaw hideout here in the old days, and south of the area, we pass the ruin of the hut of the outlaw Fjalla-Eyvindur. We continue north over the river Seydisá and along the mountains Sandkúlufell, Hanskafell and Saudafell, and spend the night in a mountain hut called Áfangi.
Riding 32 km (approx. 6-7 hours)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Áfangi Mountain Hut


Day 7: Áfangi – Vatnsdalur
We continue north over the Eyvindarstadaheidi Moor. We are now not very far from civilization in North Iceland. We ride with the mountains behind us and the glaciers all around us. On our right we have the big lake Blöndulón, which was created from the power plant by the Blanda River. We continue on soft riding paths and mountain roads and end up in the green valley Vatnsdalur. From there we return by bus to Reykjavik, where the tour ends. 
Riding 28 km (approx. 5-6 hours)
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch


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Classic Wilderness Tour
Tour Code: IT-ICRT-E20
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : Jun-Aug

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Basic
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
A 2024 06/17 - 06/23 7d / 6n 7 day trip 6 /18 Reserve
A 2024 06/26 - 07/02 7d / 6n 7 day trip 6 /18 Reserve
A 2024 07/13 - 07/19 7d / 6n 7 day trip 6 /18 Reserve
A 2024 07/21 - 07/27 7d / 6n 7 day trip 6 /18 Sold Out
A 2024 08/05 - 08/11 7d / 6n 7 day trip 6 /18 Sold Out
A 2024 08/14 - 08/20 7d / 6n 7 day trip 6 /18 Reserve
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Tack: Icelandic
Horses: Icelandic Horses
Pace: Daily rides are between 4-8 hours (20 ...

Airport: Keflavik Airport
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