Under the mystique midnight sun
On this unique tour, we will let the midnight sun guide our path! We start our ride in the afternoon and ride until past midnight. The midnight sun is nowhere brighter than where we will be riding in the northernmost part of Iceland.
Dates 2025
- June: 17 - 22
On this unique tour, we will let the midnight sun guide our path! The midnight sun is nowhere brighter than where we will be riding in the northernmost part of Iceland. We will be riding exactly when the Summer Solstice occurs on June 21 when we have the longest day of the year. On that day we will have the unique opportunity to see the sunshine through all three pillars of the Arctic Henge in Raufarhöfn. This is a newly built monument for the island´s Pagan worshippers.
This part of Iceland is inhabited by only a few people, most of them living in little fishing villages along the coast. There is a lot of diversity in this tour starting with riding a few days on the beach. The Peninsula of Melrakkaslétta, which stretches almost to the Arctic Circle, is a paradise for birdwatchers and people with geological interest. Here we are right on top of the Mid Atlantic Ridge where the North-American and Eurasian plates drift apart. From mid-June to mid-July this area is “home” to the Midnight Sun which sends its golden light over the deep fjords of North Iceland.
Hosts for this tour are Halldór and Elín with their family from Bjarnastaðir Farm, known to many Icelanders for their excellent breeding of horses. Halldór is a respected member of his community and among other things, he is a “mountain king” when the time calls for gathering up the sheep in autumn.
Attention
- Individual travel insurance is not included in the tour price. We encourage clients to obtain relevant travel insurance before visiting Iceland.
- Flight to and from Iceland is not included.
- Bring bags rather than hardcover suitcases.
- Pack light because the transport space is limited.
Tour Highlights
Bjarnastaðir Farm
situated in north-east Iceland in the low bushy area of Kerlingaskógur, close to the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum and Dettifoss Waterfall. It is the farm of Elín and Halldór, breeders of both horses and sheep, who will welcome you with their open arms
Öxafjörður Fjord
a broad fjörd in north east Iceland located right on top of the Mid -Atlantic ridge
Raufarhöfn
Most of the 250 inhabitants of this small village live of traditional fishing. It is the most northern village of Iceland’s mainland and where the Arctic Henge is located
Melrakkaslétta plains
could translate Arctic Fox Field. It is inhabited by few with most of them living in little fishing villages along the coast. It has a highly versatile geography ranging from mountains up to 400 m high above sea level to cliffs, valleys, tundra and lakes full of trout. It is a real bird heaven with the largest migrations in spring and autumn and home to both Syberian driftwood and seals
Arctic Henge
Located in Raufarhöfn the Arctic henge is a sundial that plays skilfully with shadow, light, time and precise location. It has four pillars with openings in the four main directions affecting the appearance of the sunrays during the days and seasons. Inside the henge there are 68 dwarfs mentioned in the famous prose Edda that have assigned roles by Óðinn
Kvíar
a slope which is about 165 meter above sea level with beautiful view
Ásbyrgi canyon
one of the wonders of nature, a horseshoe-shaped canyon. The old saga says that the god Odin from northern mythology rode his giant horse Sleipnir who stepped down on the ground and formed this shoe print
Wow! I am lost for words honestly, this tour is so unique and riding in the midnight sun is just wonderful. If you are thinking about joining this tour, think no more just join it! A.E. Germany
