SB HOT SPRINGS AND WATERFALLS SHORT BREAK - ICELAND

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If you are not ready for many days in the saddle, yet an outdoor person with a basic knowledge of riding and good stamina, this tour might be just the riding holiday you are looking for. You follow fine bridle paths to the magnificent sights of Iceland, Geysir Hot Spring area and Gullfoss Waterfall. During three riding days your guide leads you to these wonders of Iceland.

Enjoy the view of glaciers in front of you while riding through a lovely birch forest and green meadows with grazing horses. “Tölt”, the special gait of the Icelandic horse will be introduced to you. This comfortable gait is used for parts of our tour, but also trot and walk the horses in between. On the way to Kjóastaðir Farm a visit to Thingvellir is made, a place of historic and geological importance and first national park of Iceland.

Kjóastaðir Farm is home of Hjalti and Åsa. Their capable staff will take good care of you and find a horse that will suit your liking. Two nights are spent in cozy summer cottages, 2 – 3 rooms in each, shared facilities.

Special Offer: 5% discount for all riders that have travelled with us to Iceland before.

Trip length 3 days / 2 nights / 3 days riding Ride price detailed prices price promise 2012: double pp £599/€745/$965 Departure dates 2012: 11 June; 2, 9, 23, 30 July; 6, 13 August Approximate riding time per day 4-5 hours Riding ability required Novice onwards Group size 6 - 12 Meeting point (getting there) Keflavik Airport, Reykjavik, (KEF). Please note that accommodation in the city is not included in the price. Transfer Included from meeting point. Flight guide London - Reykjavik return from £110 Single supplement detailed prices No single rooms available (on some or all nights). Riders must be prepared to share.

SAMPLE ITINERARY - SB HOT SPRINGS AND WATERFALLS SHORT BREAK

Monday: Reykjavík – Thingvellir – Geysir – Kjóastaðir Farm
We drive to Kjóastaðir Farm, visiting the historical site Thingvellir on our way. After having met our guides we check into our rooms and enjoy lunch. Our guide will introduce the Icelandic horse and its special gait before we start our ride along pleasant trails of the beautiful birch forest at Haukadalur valley. We cross small sparkling brooks and enjoy the vegetation blooming during the summer on our way towards Geysir hot spring area. A perfect first riding day where we get to know the Icelandic horse and the way of riding in a relaxed atmosphere. While on our ride we enjoy the great view of mountain ranges, valleys and the glacier fed river Hvítá. (25 km)

Tuesday: Tungufljót – Kjarnholt – Kjóastaðir
Today we explore the friendly countryside of Bláskógabyggð when we ride towards Kjarnholt Farm and enjoy great riding paths alongside the river Tungufljót. We will cross the river at a beautiful place and ride into an area protected because of the rich birdlife. On our way back to the farm we enjoy smooth riding paths and a great view over the Geysir area and Langjökull Glacier. (30 km)

Wednesday: Kjóastaðir – Gullfoss – Kjölur Trail – Reykjavík
On the last day of your riding holiday, we leave the farm and head off towards the majestic canyon Brúarhlöð where milky, glacier fed water passes through bizarre rock formations. We follow the ever deepening canyon to the impressive Golden Waterfall Gullfoss. After having spent some time there we saddle up again and follow the famous Kjölur highland trail for a while before we head back to the farm. After dinner it is time to bid farewell to horses, the guides and to Iceland as we drive back to Reykjavík. Approx. arrival time in Reykjavík is 21:30. (35 km)

The weight limit for this ride is 17 st/242 lb/110 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.

FURTHER DETAILS
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
Transfer to the farm and back to Reykjavík
During the ride full board is provided. The menu consists of a large breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals (fish or lamb). Vegetarian meals are available if requested in advance. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.
Rain wear, saddle bag and riding helmet.

The services of an English speaking guide.
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WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
International travel to Iceland, accommodation in Reykjavik

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Reading List
We're avid readers here at Unicorn Trails and have selected several books connected to this ride. If you're interested in reading more about the area before you travel, or want to get into the cultural background, here are some suggestions that may inspire you. Click on the links for more information.

Letters From Iceland - WH Auden and Louis MacNeice
Iceland, Land of the Saga's - David Roberts
Ring of Seasons: Iceland - Its Culture and History - Terry Lacy

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