GOLDEN HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SOUTH HORSEBACK ADVENTURE

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This tour through varied nature takes you to the most popular attractions in the South of Iceland. Leave from Vellir and follow paths between lava and hills to the Valley of Horses. Through soft grass, you proceed to the beautiful and shimmering Lake Thingvallavatn. Visit the ancient site at the Thingvellir gorge, where Icelanders gathered from 930 to hold their parliament. Ride across the heather and continue to the hot springs at Geysir. Proceed to the fierce, giant waterfall Gullfoss with Langjökull glacier in the background. Cross lava fields to Thjórsá, Iceland's longest river and visit the Waterfall of the Thieves. Ride through an Icelandic forest to the still active volcano Hekla where you complete your tour riding alongside the volcano.

Is it for me?
The horseback riding on this trip is rated intermediate. You should be comfortable in all gaits enjoy varied terrain on horseback. Ride through lava fields, through valleys to some of the classic highlights of Iceland and finish your adventure along the foot of a volcano. You ride for 5-9 hours each day and you’ll have the opportunity to ride several different horses during the trip as you ride with a herd of loose horses.

Duration:
9 days / 8 nights • 7 days of horseback riding

Departure Date:
June 24, July 17, 27,  August 6, 18 and 27, 2008

Price:

$1750/person

Inclusions:
8 nights of accommodations, all meals, guides, horses and tack.

Not included:
Airfare, transportation to/from Reykjavik, pre and post trip accommodations, personal purchases, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages and sleeping bag.

Meeting / Finishing Point:
Day 1: Afternoon in Reykjavik / Day 9: Morning in Reykjavik

Accommodations:
Spend 8 nights in a variety of sleeping bag accommodations with shared facilities.

Meals:
All meals are included from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 8. Breakfast in Reykjavik is also included in the morning of Day 9. Enjoy hearty meals with typical Icelandic, wonderful dinners.

Horses:
The horses are Icelandic Horses. They are small in size but very strong and personable. The Icelandic horse is known for its stamina and comfortable running walk gait called tölt.

Location:
This horseback riding adventure takes place in southwestern Iceland and visits highlights such as Lake Thingvallavatn, Geysir and Gullfoss. The trip starts and ends in Reykjavik with a transfer to Hveragerdi, where you will spend the first night at a farm. You return to Rekjavik in the afternoon of day 7, and spend the last night in Reykjavik.