Ice riding and Mývatn open
North Iceland3 daysAll levels
Ride on the ice of lake Mývatn, watch the Mývatn open when horses and riders compete on the ice and warm up in geothermal meccas of the north.
- Duration
- 3 nights – 4 days - 3 riding days
- Riding skills
- Intermediate to advanced
- Region
- North Iceland
- Price from
- 1.530 EUR
The ride
Ride on the ice of lake Mývatn, watch the Mývatn open when horses and riders compete on the ice and warm up in geothermal meccas of the north.
When we ride
Day by day
- DAY1
Reykjavík – Akureyri – Bjarnastaðir
Meeting point is in Reykjavík domestic airport at 14:45, for a flight north to Akureyri, at 15:30 (flight is approx. 45 minutes). Your guide will be meeting you at the airport.
Our farmer Halldór will pick you up at Akureyri airport and drive you to Bjarnastaðir farm for a lovely dinner. We will then soak in the outdoor hot tub, get to know each other and chat before we get a good night rest and the adventure ahead of us begins.
- DAY2
Bjarnastaðir – Mývatn – Bjarnastaðir
After breakfast we head out to meet our horses at lake Mývatn. We will participate in a fun group riding on the iced lake and enjoy waffles and hot drinks at Selhótel. After this venturesome day we will visit the Nature baths in Mývatn a geothermal baths and warm up.
- DAY3
Bjarnastaðir – Mývatn open – Bjarnastaðir
Today is an exciting day! We will go back to lake Mývatn to watch the Mývatn open competition where hundreds of riders compete in Tölt, Skeið and other categories on the iced lake Mývatn. After we have watched this stunning show we will ride under the Northern Lights if the weather allows.
We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary due to weather or road condition for ex.
Good to know
Please note
- Individual travel insurance is not included in the travel price. We recommend that our customers take out appropriate travel insurance before visiting Iceland.
- Flight to and from Iceland is not included.
