Your guide meets you after breakfast for a short introduction before you get to know the horses.
The program starts with a practical riding demonstration, followed by a few rounds in the riding hall or paddock.
We start riding out into nature, discovering the beautiful landscape opening up between the volcanic mountains and the Atlantic ocean in southern Iceland. We begin the tour on nice riding trails along our green meadows which are ideal for trying the special gait of the Icelandic horse. The trail continues along the river Gljúfurá to an old cemetery close to the mighty glacial river Ölfusá.
Lunch break with the panoramic view of the river delta and the famous volcanos Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull, if the weather permitting.
Our route proceeds along a grassy track, leading us down to the black lava sand along the riverbanks. We wade through shallow waters to reach the lush green islands within the river delta. Trotting across these islands, we relish the sensation of soft terrain underfoot, crossing sand and water. This area offers favorable opportunities to spot diverse bird species that inhabit the wetlands of the nearby Ölfusforir bird sanctuary.
We end the ride on trails along meadows and relax with coffee and home-baked cake in our Cafeteria. Afterwards, you have the possibility to soften up in the comfortably warm hot tubs at the Hotel.
