The tour “Meadows and Mountains” starts on soft riding trails along the meadows around our farm Vellir. We then follow the river Gljúfurá and continue on an old route towards Ingolfsfjall Mountain, named after the first Norwegian Viking who settled in Iceland. We ride along the slopes of the mountain Reykjafjall with nice views of the landscape between the ocean and the volcanic mountains surrounding the village Hveragerdi before we return to our farm.
All year round
2,5 – 3 hours riding
Daily at 09:00. Pick-up in Reykjavík at 08:00. The pick-up in Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær and Kópavogur starts at 7:45.
Return to Reykjavík around 13:00.
English speaking guide, riding and safety equipment, raingear and warm overalls if the weather calls for it, hotel pick-up.
Sturdy shoes, good sneakers or hiking boots that are not very broad are fine.
Comfortable pants (riding pants are not necessary).
Gloves and a thin hat under the helmet (“buff” is well suited). You can buy a “buff” at Eldhestar.
Warm clothes in layers (long underwear, woollen socks, scarf, gloves, woollen sweater or fleece, wind- and waterproof jacket). Eldhestar provides good rain gear.
If you would like to bring small items such as a camera you should bring a small waist bag, backpacks cannot be taken on horseback.
For summer days, we recommend sun lotion, sunglasses and a fly net. You can buy a fly net at Eldhestar.
On rainy days and during the winter season, we recommend bringing extra clothing such as socks, gloves and hat in case you get wet during the ride.
You might experience temperatures close to 0°C as well as”T-shirt weather”, please be prepared! You find more information about climate in Iceland here.
The weight limit for participants is 110 kg(242lbs).
The age limit for this tour is 7 years.
