Sunday: Transfer to Hungurfit – Hvanngil
Pick up at BSÍ Bus station in Reykjavik at 06:00 in the morning. Your accommodation might be the first one for pick up and dress already in riding clothes. On to Hungurfit where we meet the horses and fellow riders. We use this day to gather up the horses and drive them to Hvanngil Mountain Cabin. This is a short riding day which gives us time to get acquainted with the terrain and to learn about the task which lies ahead. Overnight stay in Hvanngil (4 – 5 hrs.)
Monday: Hvanngil – Mælifellssandur – Strútur – Hvanngil
Mælifellssandur a large area of sand and stones north of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, is our destination for today. This area is surrounded by mountains and glaciers, mostly barren yet covered with grass here and there. This is what attracts the sheep who seek into this remote area far away from any human contact. (8 – 9 hrs.)
Tuesday: Kaldaklof – Brattháls
Today we cover the area Kaldaklof between the mountains Einstigsfjall and Brattháls. Even though not too far apart the area is covered with lava fields, craters and lakes and sheep can be found widely. Therefore it is important to keep your place in the human chain to make sure that no sheep stays behind. Another and final night in Hvanngil. (8 hrs.)
Wednesday: Álftavatn – Sáta – Krókur
We leave Hvanngil in the morning, pack our belongings into a transport vehicle and start gathering up the sheep at beautiful Lake Álftavatn and surroundings. We cover the mountains Faxi and Sáta and stay overnight at Krókur Cabin (8 hrs.)
Thursday: – Rangárbotnar – Sultarfit
We leave Krókur and ride through the area of Sultarfit and Rangárbotnar, through Reiðskarð Mountainpass and Laufahraun Lavafields. Sheep can be found in sheltered valleys and we make sure that they all return home. Overnight in Hungurfit Cabin. (9 hrs.)
Friday: Áfangagil – Galtalækur Farm
Reynifellsbrú is the final destination for our flock today. Here close by is the round pen where the sheep will be sorted tomorrow. On our way we search the area in Austurdalur and Lambadalur Valleys and alongside Valá River to make sure that no sheep stays behind. We spend our last night at Foss Farm, (8 hrs.)
Saturday: Day of the round-up
This is the final and well celebrated day of the round-up. At noon the sorting of the sheep starts and lasts until each sheep has been returned to its owners. Participate in sorting the sheep, pass the flask around and join in the singing and celebrating after a successful ride into the mountains. Once the sorting is finished we drive back to Reykjavík BSÍ where this great tour ends at approx. 18:00.
– We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary –
- Bus transfer from Reykjavík to the farm.
- During the ride full board is provided. Our menu consists of a large breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals (fish or lamb). Vegetarian meals are available if requested when booking. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.
- Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price and are hard to get in the highlands. They can be bought at a reasonable price in the Duty-Free Store at Keflavik Airport upon arrival.
- Rainwear, water bottle, saddle bag, riding helmet.
Here you can book your Flybus ticket to and from Reykjavík. The Flybus departs from Keflavík airport 35-40 minutes after each arrival. Busses are located right outside the terminal building. Book my ticket.
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Children’s under 12 years receive 25% discount on our multi-day tours.
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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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