Gait-Way To The Golden Circle

Scheduled flight from a number of UK airports to Keflavik, where you will take the airport shuttle to the Plaza Hotel in Reykjavik, in the heart of town.

Following a hearty breakfast you will be driven to the Ishestar Horse Riding Centre, just 9km from the centre of Reykjavik. The Centre will provide you with warm jackets, rainwear, boots and helmets after which you will meet your first horse and will be given instruction on the five different “gaits” (speeds) the horse has mastered. Your 20 km tour starts with a leisurely ride along the Thjorsa River so that you and your horse can get to know each other. Accommodation for two nights is at Fosses Farm, in an area of gentle hills with a dramatic mountain backdrop. Lunch and dinner are included.

Prepare your packed lunch from the plentiful breakfast buffet. Today’s tour of 30 km is a trail across lush agricultural country with a picnic lunch at the corral where sheep are rounded up each autumn. The horses stay behind at the farm and you drive back to Fossnes with time to relax in the outdoor hot tub before a hearty dinner.

Your 25 km trek will take you through a deep canyon and soaring mountains to the Gullfoss waterfall and to the Geyser hot spring area. Two nights at Kjoastadir Farm in twin rooms with en-suite facilities.

The 20 km trail takes you through birch forests up into the richness of the wild mountain flowers, with views to match. You do have the option to take a snowmobile drive on Langjokull Glacier (supplement applies).

After breakfast a transfer will take you back to Reykjavik, where you will check into the Reykjavik Hotel and have the remainder of the day and evening at your leisure or for further optional excursions. We would be happy to suggest tours for you to contrast with the previous 4 days riding.

Breakfast at leisure and enjoy some time before your return airport shuttle takes you to Keflavik for your return flight home. Do ask if you wish to stop off at the Blue Lagoon on the way (supplement applies).