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Itinerary for Borgarnes Beach & Valleys




Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

We reserve the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables should the necessity arise. The estimated duration of tours as indicated by km can change according to road or weather conditions.

Day 1 (Thursday): Melafjörur Beach Ride
Meet & greet at your accommodation in Reykjavík (timings vary as it depends on the tide). Please be ready in your riding clothes.
Our hosts take pride in finding suitable horses for each and every rider before we set out to the beach. Once everyone is ready, we tölt and canter along the famous Melafjörur beach with breathtaking views over the lovely Borgarfjörður fjord on one side and the high mountain ridge of Hafnarfjall (844 m) on the other side. Small skerries with an abundant birdlife enrich the beautiful beach site. We then ride along the lagoon Narfastaðaós to Ölver, the private summerhouse of our host where we enjoy some coffee and cake while the horses enjoy their well-deserved rest.
Then, a short drive takes us to Borganes town, a small and beautiful town with amazing views. We take a short tour through the town before we check in at our cosy Hotel with excellent golf facilities. Enjoy a bath in the outside hot tub with mountain views! Dinner and evening on your own.
Riding approx 15-20 km.
Measl included: Lunch
Overnight at Hotel in Borganes
 
 
Day 2 (Friday): Skorradalur Valley & Beach Ride 
Enjoy the breakfast buffet at your hotel before our guides pick you up. We return to the horses and ride along the soft beach and lava coastline to Þjófaklettur cliff and Hafnarskógur forest with views over the fjord. From here, small country tracks take us to the beautiful Skorradalur valley with its large lake and scenic mountain landscape. Here, we leave the horses for the night and drive back to hotel
Riding approx 25 km.
Measl included: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight at Hotel in Borganes
 
 
Day 3 (Saturday): Riding along a mountain and river
Today, we start our ride where we left our horses in Skorradalur valley and ride along the mountain Hestur (a horse) and come back to our field. We might stop at an equestrian center in Miðfossar and ride along one of the oldest power plant in Iceland.
On our way back to the hotel, we stop at Hreppslaug, a local geothermal pool for a relaxing bath after our ride.   
Riding approx 22 km.
Measl included: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight at Hotel in Borganes
 
 
Day 4 (Sunday): Skorradalsvatn Lake Ride
We take the horses on a trailer and drive to the abandoned farm Hagi where we start and end our ride.  We ride along the lake to Fitjar on grassy trails and passing some old farm ruins.  The Skorradalur lake fills up most of the valley but the lowlands in the west are wide moorlands.
This evening, we will have dinner all together at a nice restaurant in Borgarnes.  
Riding approx 22 km.
Measl included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Borganes
 
 
Day 5 (Monday): Mountain Ride
For our last ride, we go up high into the mountains, on remote tracks. Skarðheiði plateau with its beautiful peaks Skessuhorn, Skarðshyrna og Heiðarhorn (1053 m) is about 5 million years old and has been formed by huge icefields in prehistorical times. From here, we enjoy extraordinary views in all directions towards the ocean and the glaciers and volcanoes inland. The small, secluded tracks take us right through the peaks of Skesshorn and Rauðahnjúkafjall. We then descend via Snóksfjall mountain ridge back to Ölver summerhouse where we take the horses on trailer back to Skorradalur. After saying goodbye to the horses, transfer back to Reykjavik.
Arrival in Reykjavík in the late afternoon. Drop off either at BSÍ bus station in Reykjavík to catch the flybus to Keflavík airport or at your accommodation in the capital area.
Riding approx 20 km.
Measl included: Breakfast & Lunch



Non Riders
If non-riding golf enthusiasts want to join you, please contact us for rates. Those who do not play golf can enjoy nature by going hiking.
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Borgarnes Beach & Valleys
Tour Code: IT-ICEIL4
5 days / 4 nights
Dates : August

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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Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
A 2024 08/15 - 08/19 5d / 4n 5 day trip 2 /4 Reserve
A 2024 08/22 - 08/26 5d / 4n 5 day trip 2 /4 Reserve
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Tack: Icelandic tack with saddle bags
Horses: Icelandic Horses
Pace: Riding 15-25 km per day (3-6 hours in ...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Keflavik Airport
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