The district of Borgarfjördur in the west of Iceland is known for its many springs of thermal water and as the setting for many Icelandic legends. The ride starts in Borgarnes and you will ride on excellent bridle paths in varied landscapes, crossing rivers and riding along soft riverbanks. You will explore the forest of Húsafell and ride along mountain paths between green valleys with magnificent views of the surrounding landscape, mighty rivers and glaciers. You will visit the famous Hraunfossar waterfalls on the edge of a vast lava field and the historic centre of Reykholt. Borgarfjördur has several first class spas to offer, so you can go swimming every evening. Accommodation is provided throughout the tour at Logaland community centre in the picturesque valley of Reykholtsdalur. The horses stay in a different paddock every night and you will have a short transfer to/from the horses in the morning and evening - a trail without packing your bags.

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Reykjavík to the horse farm in southwest Iceland. Dinner together and tour briefing. Overnight stay in the guesthouse in 2 to 6 bedded rooms.

Day 2: You'll take the bus to Borgarnes in western Iceland. You’ll set out on horseback from a riding stable on the outskirts of town. You’ll pass the Icelandic University of Agricultural Sciences in Hvanneyri. This is where the famous stallion Ófeigur of Hvanneyri 818 was born. Afterward, you’ll ride toward the Midfossar waterfalls. After the ride, go for a swim at the Hreppslaug swimming pool. From there, drive to the spacious community center where you’ll be staying for the next 5 nights. Riding time: approx. 4–5 hours / 25 km.

Day 3: Today you’ll ride along the Midfossar waterfalls on Mount Hestfjall. You’ll see one of Iceland’s famous farmsteads. You’ll cross the Grímsá River and ride through the river delta. You’ll ride through the Reykholtsdalur Valley and pass through the village of Kleppjárnsstadir. From there, it’s just a 5-minute drive to the Kleppjárnslaug hot springs with its wonderful hot pools and steam room. Riding time: 6–7 hours / 36 km.

Day 4: Today you’ll start out on an easily rideable gravel road. Later, you’ll follow a very scenic trail along the banks of the Reykjadalsá River. From there, you’ll continue along old riding trails to Húsafell, where you’ll ride through the forest of the same name and visit the local swimming pool. It’s the most popular swimming pool in the area. It features two hot tubs and a water slide. Riding time: approx. 6–7 hours / 34 km.

Day 5: Today’s ride takes you around Mount Strútur. Afterward, you’ll ride to an old farmstead in Húsafell, where you’ll stable the horses. Then you’ll visit the Húsafell swimming pool again. After a refreshing swim, you’ll ride back through the picturesque Hraunfossar waterfalls to the Reykholtsdalur Valley. Reykholt is a former cultural center and one of Iceland’s most important historical sites, as it was once the home of Snorri Sturluson, a famous medieval historian and politician. Riding time: approx. 5–6 hours / 30 km.

Day 6: Today you’ll ride along the same route as on Day 3. Later, you’ll ride over the Brennistadaháls ridge. From there, you’ll have a unique view of western Iceland. You’ll leave the horses behind in Brennistadir and drive to the next swimming pool. Riding time: approx. 5–6 hours / 28 km.

Day 7: You’ll ride down into the Flókadalur Valley and ride through grassy landscapes along the Flóka River. The herd won’t be joining you today, so you’ll have plenty of time to say goodbye to your favorite horse. In the late afternoon, you’ll drive back to Reykjavík. Riding time: approx. 4–5 hours, 24 km.

Subject to changes!

Accomodation
On the first day you will stay overnight in 2 to 4 bedded rooms in the cosy guesthouse at the riding stable. Dinner and breakfast are served in the beautiful hotel restaurant.

The next five nights you spend in a community centre (sleeping bag accommodation).

Saddle & Tack: Icelandic Trekking saddles and bridles.

Experience: You have to be comfortable in all gaits and have a good level of fitness, because with a free-running herd the pace is faster. Previous experience in tölt is not necessary. Daily riding time 4- 7 hours.

Horses: Icelandic horses. They ride on five days with free running herd.