Forward route:
Day 1. Reykjavik – Kálfhóll farm
Pick up at BSÍ Bus station in Reykjavik at 18:00, where our bus will transfer you and your fellow riders to Kálfhóll, where horses and staff are waiting for us. After a lovely introductory meal where we get to know each other, we relax and rest so we are well prepared for the adventure ahead of us.
Day 2. Kálfhóll – Sandlækjamýri
We begin the day by introducing our guests to the Icelandic horse and preparing for the first ride of the tour. From Kálfhóll, we ride along the Þjórsá River, following a historic riding route once used by people from the surrounding countryside when travelling on horseback to the horse gatherings held at Murneyrar, events known for lively atmosphere and great enjoyment.
Today’s ride ends at Sandlækjarmýri. From there, we return by vehicle to Kálfhóll, where dinner and accommodation await us. Riding distance: approx. 16 km
Day 3: Sandlækjarmýri – Sólheimar
Today we continue from Sandlækjarmýri and ride through the countryside, following green riding paths and enjoying beautiful views along the way. If river conditions allow, we cross the Stóra-Laxá River and continue to Sólheimar Farm, where the horses stay for the night. From there, we return to Kálfhóll for dinner and accommodation. Riding distance: approx. 20 km. After this riding day, we visit the Secret Lagoon for a relaxing soak.
Day 4: Sólheimar – Brúarhlöð
Today’s ride starts at Sólheimar Farm. From there, we ride through peaceful countryside and pass Hruni, an old church site connected to the well-known story of the Dance at Hruni.
We continue past traditional sheep pens made from basalt columns and ride deeper into the countryside, passing the Hvítárdalur area before reaching Brúarhlöð. Brúarhlöð is known for its unique rock formations in the famous Hvítá River, the same river that flows from Gullfoss.
At the end of the ride, we are driven back to Kálfhóll, where dinner and accommodation await us. Riding distance: approx. 20 km
Day 5: Skjól – Gullfoss – Skjól
Today we start our ride at Skjól and follow a wonderful route through green meadows and good riding paths towards Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls.
Gullfoss is also connected to the story of Sigríður from Brattholt, who is said to have fought to protect the waterfall from being harnessed for hydroelectric power. She famously threatened to throw herself into the waterfall if plans to exploit it were not stopped.
We stop at Gullfoss for approximately one and a half hours, giving us time to enjoy the waterfall, take photos, and experience this powerful natural wonder. After the break, we ride back to Skjól. Riding distance: approx. 20 km
Day 6: Skjól – Geysir – Skjól
On our final riding day, we ride from Skjól towards the famous Geysir geothermal area. The route takes us through Haukadalsskógur, a beautiful forest with excellent riding paths, mountain views, and wonderful scenery overlooking the Geysir area. The horses are kept in a paddock near Geysir while we stop for approximately one hour to explore the geothermal area and watch Strokkur erupt.
After the stop, we return to Skjól. From there, we travel back to town, arriving at approximately 18:00. Riding distance: approx. 20 km
– We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary due to weather, increasing river conditions (exspecially in spring), or other circumstances beyond our control. –
Opposite direction:
Day 1: Reykjavík – Kálfhóll Farm
Pick up at BSÍ Bus Station in Reykjavík at 18:00, where our bus will transfer you and your fellow riders to Kálfhóll Farm. Here, horses and staff are waiting for us. After a lovely introductory meal where we get to know each other, we relax and rest so we are well prepared for the adventure ahead.
Day 2: Skjól – Geysir – Skjól
After breakfast at Kálfhóll farm we drive to Skjól meeting our horses and start the first day of riding towards the famous Geysir geothermal area. The route takes us through Haukadalsskógur, a beautiful forest with excellent riding paths, mountain views, and wonderful scenery overlooking the Geysir area.
The horses are kept in a paddock near Geysir while we stop for approximately one hour to explore the geothermal area and watch Strokkur erupt. After the stop, we ride back to Skjól. At the end of the riding day, we return to Kálfhóll Farm, where dinner and accommodation await us. Riding distance: approx. 20 km
Day 3: Skjól – Gullfoss – Skjól
Today we ride from Skjól along a beautiful route through green meadows and good riding paths towards Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls.
Gullfoss is also connected to the story of Sigríður from Brattholt, who is said to have fought to protect the waterfall from being harnessed for hydroelectric power. She famously threatened to throw herself into the waterfall if plans to exploit it were not stopped. We stop at Gullfoss for approximately one and a half hours, giving us time to enjoy the waterfall, take photos, and experience this powerful natural wonder. After the break, we ride back to Skjól. At the end of the day, we return to Kálfhóll for dinner and accommodation. Riding distance: approx. 20 km
Day 4: Skjól – Brúarhlöð – Sólheimar
We start our riding day at Skjól towards Brúarhlöð, a beautiful area known for its unique rock formations in the famous Hvítá River, the same river that flows from Gullfoss.
From Brúarhlöð, we ride through peaceful countryside, passing the Hvítárdalur area and traditional sheep pens made from basalt columns. We continue past Hruni, an old church site connected to the well-known story of the Dance at Hruni. The ride ends at Sólheimar Farm, a charming countryside farm where the horses stay for the night. From there, we return to Kálfhóll for dinner and accommodation. Riding distance: approx. 27 km
Day 5: Sólheimar – Sandlækjamýri
Today we continue from Sólheimar Farm and ride through the countryside, following green riding paths and enjoying beautiful views along the way. If river conditions allow, we cross the Stóra-Laxá River and continue towards Sandlækjamýri, where the riding day comes to an end. Riding distance: approx. 20 km. After this riding day, we visit the Secret Lagoon for a relaxing soak.
Day 6: Sandlækjamýri – Kálfhóll
On our final riding day, we ride from Sandlækjamýri back towards Kálfhóll Farm. We follow the Þjórsá River along a historic riding route once used by people from the surrounding countryside when travelling on horseback to the horse gatherings held at Murneyrar, events known for their lively atmosphere and great enjoyment. This final ride brings us back to Kálfhóll, where our riding adventure comes to an end. From there, we return to town, arriving at approximately 18:00. Riding distance: approx. 16 km
– We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary due to weather, increasing river conditions (exspecially in spring), or other circumstances beyond our control. –
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Terms & conditions
If you book the tour through the website the full amount is requested. If you book via e-mail or phone we request a 30% confirmation payment upon booking to be able to confirm a seat. When we have received the confirmation payment the seat is secure. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before the tour starts. Children’s under 12 years receive 25% discount on our multi day tours.
Our cancellation terms are as follows:
- A cancellation made with more than 42 days – deposit paid by the client.
- A cancellation made with more than 21 days but less than 42 days’ notice is subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
- A cancellation made with less than 21 days’ notice means that the full price will be collected.
Liability:
Íslandshestar reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables without prior notice, should the necessity arise. No liability is accepted for loss or expenses due to delays or changes of arrival or departures of flights or other services, injury, sickness, accident, strikes, damage, negligence, weather, wars or other causes outside the control of Íslandshestar. All such losses and expenses are the personal liability of the traveler. The estimated duration of tours as indicated by km or timing can change according to road or weather conditions.
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