Below the Mountains

Season: All year round. Duration: 8-9 hours total. 5 - 6 hours riding

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On this day tour we discover the beautiful landscape opening up between the volcanic mountains and the Atlantic ocean in southern Iceland. We begin the tour on nice riding trails along our meadows which are ideal for trying the special gait of the Icelandic horse, “tölt”. We follow the river Gljúfurá to an old cemetery close to the mighty glacial river Ölfusá, where we enjoy the panoramic view of the river delta and the famous volcanoes Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull, weather permitting. A grassy path takes us further down to the soft, black lava sand on the river banks and through shallow water to the green island Lambey. On our way we have good chances of seeing various kinds of birds living in the wetlands of the nearby bird sanctuary. 

​We stop for a lunch break out in nature before continuing through farmland towards Mount Ingólfsfjall, a table mountain named after the first settler of Iceland, Ingólfur Arnarson. An old Viking path takes us along the mountain Reykjafjall, where both sheep and horses graze in the summer. On the way back to our farm Vellir we have a nice view over the surrounding area and the village of Hveragerði. Awaiting us back at our farm are coffee and home-baked cake.

During the winter season, the tour is slightly changed. We ride all the way down to the river banks and then return to our hotel for steaming bowls of traditional Icelandic meat soup before continuing our ride towards the mountains.

What to bring

• Good shoes
• Comfortable pants (riding pants not necessary)
• Gloves and a buff is recommended
• Swimsuit and a towel
• If you want to bring a camera, please bring a small waist bag as backpacks cannot be taken on horseback

Included:

• English speaking guide
• Riding and safety equipment
• Hotel pick-up
• 5-6 hours riding with stops (ca. 20 km)
• Lunch (lunch box with sandwich, cookies and water bottle or meat soup during the winter season, special meals are available on request)

Notes: This tour is for everyone but participants should be in good physical condition and must be able to mount a horse with little assistance. The tour is subject to weather conditions and might be changed.​

CANCELLATION
All cancellations must be written and received by us 24 hours prior to the tours start. In conformity with business practices within the Icelandic travel industry, Travel Agent is obliged to charge cancellation fees to the passenger(s) as follows:

• CANCELLATION CHARGES: Cancellation received more than 24 hours prior to departure are fully refunded. Cancellation received less than 24 hours prior to departure will be charged full price.
• INSURANCE:​ We advise all our clients to have travel insurance.

Prices may change without prior notice. If an incorrect price has been listed, we reserve the right to refuse, cancel or limit any order placed at the incorrect price. *Subject to availability - price is confirmed when payment has been made. Book in advance to get the best price!

PACKAGE DETAILS

• SEASON: All year round
• DURATION: 8-9 hours total. 5 - 6 hours riding
• REGION: South
• DEPARTURES: Daily at 9:00. Hotel pick-up in Reykjavík at 08:00 – 08:30.
  Return to Reykjavík at around 17:15.​
• INCLUDED:
  • English speaking guide
    
  • Riding and safety equipment
    
  • Hotel pick-up
    
  • 5-6 hours riding with stops (ca. 20 km)
    
  • Lunch (lunch box with sandwich, cookies and water bottle or meat soup during the winter season, special meals are available on request)
• AGE LIMIT: 8 years old
• PRICE: From 22.750ISK (15+)​

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Additional information 
Voucher: You will receive a secure voucher to either print out or present on your mobile phone.
Cancellation Policy: Fee of 100% if cancelled 1 day(s) before event or less.

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