Elfs are important creatures in Iceland. They get to decide where roads can go, and houses can be built. On this tour we see some places populated by these special creatures, the “hidden people”, but as they are hidden, we will not actually meet them! So, depending on where the horses felt their presence last time, you will ride on one of two paths.
We will either pass the small cleft Alfakví and the old sheep’s house that cannot be removed without serious consequences. Some elves are musical; Skjólklettur is the place of the elves’ church, where singing has been heard. On our way to the elfin hill, Einbui, populated by friendly and sometimes singing elves, we also experience excellent riding trails for trying the special, smooth gait of the Icelandic horse, “tölt”.
Or we ride through hummocks meadows and lava fields where they believe to live. If your horse reacts when passing by, then an elf might be close by. When crossing the small warm river Varmá, look out for Nykur, the Icelandic version of a water spirit.
After returning to our hotel, a light lunch will be served.
