Morning Pick-up in Reykjavik

Pick-up at your hotel in Reykjavik between 08.15 and 09.00. We travel by private coach to the Southern part of Iceland to the cabin Fell where we will find our horses and which will be our point of departure. We start our ride alongside the mighty Markarfljót River. We follow on its Western banks through majestic scenery with the Highlands towering ahead of us. Our path leads us up to the slopes of Mt. Einhyrningur, to our cabin where we spend the first night. Enjoy the great view of Eyjafjallajökull Glacier and Thorsmörk Nature Park.

Accommodation: Bólstaður Cabin.

Riding distance: ca. 25 km.

This day takes us across the mighty Markarfljót River (on a bridge). We ride through the scenic Emstrur area to Mosar. This lush grazing area in the highlands pleases our horses and we spend some time there before we continue to the new and cosy Hungurfit cabin just north of Tindfjallajökull, the smallest glacier in Iceland. It is easily recognisable by its two symmetrical peaks Ýmir and Ýma, both over 1400 meter high. A warm shower is available there, together with great views of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier where the notorious Katla crater is hidden.

Accommodation: Hungurfit Mountain Cabin.

Riding distance: 30 km.

We continue our ride into the mountains, past the prominent table mountain Laufafell, through a black lava desert. Our ride takes us past the black obsidian lava fields of Hrafntinnusker and through the fascinating Reykjadalur valley with its hot springs, small geysers and colourful mountains. We end this riding day in the traditional sheep herding station of Landmannahellir where we spend the next two nights.

Accommodation: Landmannahellir Mountain Cabin.

Riding distance: 45 km.

Today we ride to the famous Landmannalaugar, with its natural hot pool, surrounded by colourful mountains and lava from 1480. You will have some time to enjoy the special scenery – either on a short hike or in the natural hot pools – before we continue on the scenic ride returning to Landmannahellir. The colours change from the blue-yellow-reddish of the rhyolite mountain ranges of Landmannalaugar to the greenish black lava fields and unreal blue dotted lakes all in between. We cross rivers and lakes and pass through an obsidian field before arriving back in Landmannahellir. This day will be without a doubt, one of the highlights of this tour.

Accommodation: Landmannahellir Mountain Cabin.

Riding distance: 40 km.

Today we venture deeper into the mountains, navigating the rugged terrain that unfolds before us. The landscape features captivating  obsidian lava fields, and the enchanting Rauðifossafjöll canyon and the imposing table mountain Laufafell.

Today we are descending from the highland, following the stream with waterfalls until we reach the hut Foss for lunch. We are still in the vicinity of Hekla and her lava fields, with Tindfjallajökull on our left side. From Foss we descend further, crossing a river until we reach the farm Torfastaðir, where the horses get a well deserved rest. We return to Minnivellir for our final evening.

Accommodation: Minnivellir

Pick up and drive to Reykjavik after breakfast