If you are one of those people who think of the Vikings and their ships and don’t give a thought to the Vikings and their horses this tour might be what you need to round out your understanding of Viking history. Just outside of Reykjavík you can discover great riding tracks through lava fields and into Heiðmörk Nature Park. Enjoy the horses that the Vikings brought to this starkly beautiful island just below the Arctic Circle. The riding tour includes a night at the Viking Hotel in Hafnarfjörður. Many different horses to choose from and friendly and competent riding guides make this tour a great experience. Here's a Sample Itinerary - Monday Night Welcome to Iceland Americans fly out on the night before the tour begins in Iceland. Travelers from Europe can leave on the same day that the tour starts. Tuesday From Keflavik, there’s a convenient shuttle bus which will drop you at the hotel where you’ll spend the night. Then you’ll have the day to explore Iceland's capital city. There’s lots to do and see, and plenty of interesting places to eat. Then get a good night’s sleep, as, tomorrow you ride! Wednesday You are picked up this morning at about 8:30 and taken to the Ishestar Riding Center for a short introduction to the horse. Then it’s off into the lovely countryside for a relaxed morning ride. The ride goes along very pleasant riding tracks revealing landscapes shaped by volcanic power centuries ago. After lunch the riding group will circle the extinct volcano Mt. Helgafell and enjoy the sure-footed horses on a variety of tracks. After the afternoon ride ends you’ll be taken to the Viking Hotel in neighboring Hafnarfjörður for dinner and overnight stay. You’ll have the rest of the evening to relax and see a bit of the harborside town of Hafnafjordur. Thursday You’ll be taken back to the Riding Center, given a bag lunch and then set off to ride through Heiðmörk Nature Park. A few examples of the power of Nature in Iceland are the Maríuhellir lava cave and the mighty Búrfellsgjá fissure. Whether you join this tour in spring, summer or fall, riding on good riding tracks in this fascinating landscape is a great experience. After the ride transfer back to your hotel in Reykjavík at around 5 PM. Friday For those returning home, the Flybus will take riders back to Keflavik International Airport in the early afternoon. Or you can start further explorations of Iceland, and we’ll be happy to help plan those travels. Tour Dates / Prices* 2008
Price* Accommodations on the Viking Adventure are a little more upscale for a riding tour. They're in hotels in Reykjavik and Hafnafjorður with private facilities and breakfasts are part of the package. Double occupancy is standard, we can usually arrange for single occupancy, call or email for availability and price.
We can also arrange your travel dates to give you any extra time you might want, either before or after a riding tour, so that you can explore Iceland. We can even extend your trip to mainland Europe easily and inexpensively.At Horses North, we've traveled all over Iceland, and can advise and book everything you will need to see more of this spectacular island. From rental cars and restaurants to guest houses and hotels, we can help you find good maps, good roads and good sunsets. Coming from Europe? Our prices listed here include flights from the US, but we’ll be happy to give you a price that includes airfare from your nearest Icelandair gateway! Just drop us an email! |
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