The Snćfellsnes Peninsula stretches out into the West of Iceland. You can find all features of the Icelandic nature here, but on this tour we emphasize the black and golden sand of the beach at Löngufjörur. This traditional trail, only revealed by the tide, offers horses and riders great opportunities to perform the smooth gait tölt over long distances. Nowhere else in Iceland can you ride for hours without any obstacle to slow down riders and their mount.
During the first two riding days you view mystical Snćfellsjökull Glacier ahead of you, known in literature to be the entrance to the centre of the earth. When direction changes you head back towards mighty Eldborgarhraun Lava field. Imagine the black lava still on the move on your way back to dry land.
On this tour you do not have to pack every day - each night you return to Stóri-Kálfalćkur Farm where you sleep in beds every night throughout the ride. Between two and four guests share a room and the warm outdoor tub offers relaxation after the adventure of the day.
Day 1: Arrival
Early morning arrival in Iceland at Keflavik Airport, transfer to Reykjavik where the day is open to explore.
Day 2: Stóri-Kálfalćkur - Kolviđarnes - Stóri-Kálfalćkur
Morning transfer to Stóri Kálfalćkur farm where our ride starts. After an introduction to the Icelandic horse and its special gaits we ride down to the shore. View Eldborgarhraun lava field and its crater on your way to Kolviđarnes Farm, where we leave the horses. (25 km)
Day 3: Kolviđarnes - Trađir - Stóri-Kálfalćkur
After rejoining the horses we start our ride on Löngufjörur, the famous horse trail on the seashores of the Snćfellsnes peninsula. View mystical Snćfellsjökull Glacier ahead of you, known in literature to be the entrance to the center of the earth. Feel the horses' excitement and take part in their joy on this extraordinary trail released by the tide. Our horses spend the night at Trađir. (35 km)
Day 4: Trađir - Kolviđarnes - Stóri-Kálfalćkur
Another day on the golden coloured, sandy beach. Direction changes and we head back towards the mighty Eldborgarhraun lava field. A unique experience for everyone with lava fields and mountains on one side of the trail and the open Atlantic Ocean on the other.
(35 km)
Day 5: Kolviđarnes – Mt. Fagraskógar – Stóri-Kálfalćkur
Our last day of riding leads us towards the mountains. Past green meadows we follow good riding track underneath Mt.Fagraskógar. Here the famous outlaw Grettir hid in a cave from those trying to take his live. We turn towards the sea again and end out ride at Stóri-Kálfalćkur Farm. Now it is time to bid farewell to hosts and horses and drive back to Reykjavík where you are transferred to your accommodation. (35 km)
Day 6: Departure
An optional visit the Blue Lagoon can be arranged en route the airport for your return flight home.
