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Magical and Mysterious Snaefellsnes


Itinerary for Magical and Mysterious Snaefellsnes




Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival  
Pick up at BSÍ Bus station in Reykjavik around 6:00pm. Our bus will transfer you and your fellow riders to Hraunholt 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.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Hraunholt Farm


Day 2 (Sunday): Hraunholt to Kolviðarnes
After an introduction to the Icelandic horse and its special gaits, we start our ride from Hraunholt and ride through fertile farmlands with lava on both sides. We cross the river Haffjarðará on our way to Kolviðarnes where our ride ends today.
Riding approx. 25 km
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hraunholt Farm


NB: Next three days we ride on Löngufjörur beach where timings depend on the tide. In some cases, we need to start the ride very early in the morning or in the afternoon.

Day 3 (Monday): Kolviðarnes to Traðir
After rejoining the horses, we start our beach ride on Löngufjörur, the famous horse trail on the seashores of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. We have a majestic view of Snæfellsjökull Glacier ahead of us and feel the horses' excitement and take part in the joy on this extraordinary trail released by the tide. We leave the horses at Traðir Farm.
Riding approx. 35 km
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hraunholt Farm


Day 4 (Tuesday): Traðir to Kolviðarnes
Another day ride on the yellow colored, sandy beach. This is a unique experience for everyone with lava-fields and mountains on one side of the trail and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.
Riding approx. 35 km
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hraunholt Farm


Day 5 (Wednesday): Ride to Hausthúsahringur
We leave the herd at Kolviðarnes and go out and play, enjoying another brisk ride on the beach with fantastic views of the ocean, the mountains and the majestic Snæfellsnes Glacier. The horses stay at Kolviðarnes and we drive back to Hraunholt.
Riding approx. 18 km
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hraunholt Farm


Day 6 (Thursday): Kolviðarnes to Hraunholt
We take all the horses with us and ride into the mountains and lava, on our way back to Hraunholt. We ride through fertile farmlands and along good riding tracks over the river Haffjarðará and travel through an area well known as the hideout of Iceland‘s most famous outlaw: Grettir.
Riding approx. 25 km
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hraunholt Farm


Day 7 (Friday): Ride to Rauðaneslaug
On the last day, we choose our best horses and continue riding in amazing landscape surrounded with lava, mountains, rivers and lakes. We ride to Rauðaneslaug where we can have a bath in the Rauðaneslaug swimming pool. We will then ride our last part of the tour before we enjoy the farewell dinner at Hraunholt.
Riding approx. 22 km
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hraunholt Farm


Day 8 (Saturday): Departure
Transfer back to BSÍ bus station in Reykjavík. Approx. arrival for 11:30am.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Magical and Mysterious Snaefellsnes
Tour Code: IT-ICRT05
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : June & August

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
B 2024 06/03 - 06/10 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low) 8 /14 Reserve
B 2024 06/22 - 06/29 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low) 8 /14 Sold Out
A 2024 08/03 - 08/10 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High) 8 /14 Sold Out
A 2024 08/17 - 08/24 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High) 8 /14 Sold Out
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Tack: Icelandic
Horses: Icelandic Horses
Pace: Daily rides are 4-6 hours (30-50 km). ...

Airport: Keflavik Airport
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