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Northern Exposure Lake Myvatn


Northern Exposure Lake Myvatn
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The North of Iceland is best known for its great natural sights and beautifully varied landscape. Our tour leads from Saltvík Farm near Húsavík to the Lake Mývatn area, known for its volcanic features and countless numbers of wild breeding ducks. An optional whale watching tour concludes the circle of natural highlights on and off shore.

Our hosts on this tour are Bjarni Páll and his wife Elsa. Bjarni Páll or his friend Sævar will lead most of the riding tours. They both take special interest in geology so you can expect to learn a lot about the Icelandic nature! A visit to picturesque Goðafoss Waterfall is just one of the many highlights on your first day in the north. We ride along soft riding tracks ideal for riding at a “tölt”, the unique gait of the Icelandic horse. From fertile farm land we turn towards the Gæsafjöll Mountains and spend a night in a cabin at Theistareykir, a place with bubbling hot water and white clouds rising to the sky from the steam vents.

Through an area covered with cracks and fissures from earthquakes and volcanic activity the route leads towards Lake Mývatn where boiling mud pools and eerie lava formations remind you of the active volcanic energy hidden beneath. We can take a relaxing soak in an outdoor bathing facility with hot geothermal water in Jarðböð. The next riding days will take us from the black sand deserts of Hólssandur to the forested hillsides at Vatnshlíðarskógur. Our last riding day is over Hvammsheiði Heath and towards the shore, offering a terrific view of Skjálfandi Bay before we get head home to Saltvík Farm. After this amazing tour in the continually changing landscape, we can relax in outdoor hot tubs with a lovely view over to the ocean and the Kinnafjöll Mountain Range.
 
This tour was nominated one of the 10 best trails in the world by the Sunday Times!


Camping Ride with vehicle support
Progressive Ride (no camping)
Suitable for riders over 210 lbs

Meeting: Keflavik Airport
Airport: Keflavik Airport
Transfer: Keflavik Airport
Riders: Min 8 riders
Max 18 riders

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    Northern Exposure Lake Myvatn
    Tour Code: IT-ICRT03
    8 days / 7 nights ~$2,500.00
    Dates : June to 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: Standard
    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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    A 2013 06/20 - 06/27 8d / 7n 8 day trip, AP Tour number ... 8 /18 Reserve
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    A 2013 08/18 - 08/25 8d / 7n 8 day trip, AP Tour number ... 8 /18 Reserve
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    Tack: Icelandic
    Horses: Icelandic Horses
    Pace: Riders should be comfortable and in co...
    Walk, Trot, Canter,
    Airport: Keflavik Airport
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