IH-12 Viking Adventure
Day by day itinerary
Wednesday: Reykjavík – Íshestar Riding Centre – Hafnarfjörður
Transfer to the Ishestar Riding Centre. After a short introduction to the horses we head off into the lovely countryside for a relaxed morning ride. We ride along pleasant riding tracks and discover the terrain shaped by volcanic power centuries ago. After lunch we circle the extinct volcano Mt. Helgafell and enjoy the sure-footed horses on a variety of tracks. Transfer to the Viking Hotel in Hafnarfjörður for dinner and overnight stay. (Rest of the evening at your own disposal). (18 km)
Thursday: Hafnarfjörður – Íshestar Riding Centre – Reykjavík
Return to the Riding Centre where we receive our picnic lunch and off we go on great day tour through Heiðmörk Nature Park. Visit Maríuhellir lava cave and mighty Búrfellsgjá fissure. Whether you join this tour in spring, summer or fall, riding on good riding tracks in this fascinating landscape is a great experience. After the ride transfer back to Reykjavík where you arrive at approx. 17:00. (25 km)