The area around Lake Mývatn is often called the Diamond Circle due to the high density of interesting sights. Ride along soft riding tracks ideal for tölt, the special gait of the Icelandic horse. This tour is a perfect opportunity for all those who want to experience the excitement of a highland ride while spending the nights in a higher standard of accommodation. Here we exchange the usual mountain cabins for made up beds in double rooms. Even single room accommodation is possible at an extra charge. Bathroom facilities are shared but a shower is available every night. Our hosts for this tour are Bjarni Páll and Elsa from Saltvík, so well known from our popular Northern Exposure Tours.
Your Itinerary
Saturday: Arrival in Iceland – Keflavík Airport – Reykjavík
Transfer from Keflavík Airport to a guesthouse in Reykjavík. We invite you to a Welcome Meeting including traditional Icelandic soup. Receive details of your tour and meet your fellow riders.
Sunday: Reykjavík – Saltvík – Hvammsheiđi – Saltvík Holiday Farm
Flight to Akureyri and drive to Saltvík Farm. Ride into the mountains along the river Laxá to the highland plateau Hvammsheiđi. We stay overnight at Saltvík Farm where the hot outdoor tubs are waiting. (20 km)
Monday: Laxárdalur – Lake Mývatn – Guesthouse Vogar
We continue our ride to Laxárdalur valley, named by a famous salmon river, and follow the river all the way to Lake Mývatn where we stay overnight at the guesthouse Vogar situated in beautiful surroundings near the lake. Bustour around Lake Mývatn, famous for its geological wonders and rich bird life. Enjoy a nice hot bath in Jarđböđ, a geothermal outdoor pool. (40 km)
Tuesday: Vogar – Guesthouse Kiđagil
We continue our ride towards Mt. Sandfell, through the valleys of Engidalur and Bárđardalur, enjoying excellent riding paths throughout most of the day. Today we will view parts of the mighty Odáđahraun lava field, the largest lava field in Iceland and stay overnight at the cozy Guesthouse Kiđagil on the banks of the glacial river Skjálfandafljót. (35 km)
Wednesday: Kiđagil – Gođafoss – Torfunes – Saltvík Holiday Farm
We ride through Bárđardalur valley towards magnificent waterfall Gođafoss. Partly on the river banks we ride to Fellsskógur forest. Our horses rest at the farm Torfunes while we drive to Saltvík for the overnight stay. (45 km)
Thursday: Torfunes – Ađaldalshraun – Saltvík Holiday Farm
Enjoy a last riding day through beautiful landscape characterized by the vast lava fields of Ađaldalshraun and rich birch forest. We cross Hvammsheiđi heath before bringing the horses home to Saltvík farm where we spend another night and enjoy the hot outdoor tubs! (35 km)
Optional (available at an extra charge): Whale Watching
At Húsavík harbour a boat is waiting to go out on a whale watching cruise. (Price per person ISK 4.000)
Friday: Saltvík – Reykjavík
Return to Akureyri and flight back to Reykjavík Domestic Airport with arrival at approx. 13:30. Last night in a guesthouse in Reykjavík.
Saturday: Departure from Iceland - Reykjavík - Keflavík Airport
Transfer by bus to Keflavík Airport in time for the flight back home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Airfare to Iceland is not included in the tour price.
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