Hraunholt Farm
A cozy farmhouse in the Snæfellsnes peninsula
Riding tours / West Iceland
Snæfellsnes
West Iceland8 daysIntermediate +From Hraunholt
Snæfellsnes the Magical and Mysterious! On this tour you ride through Iceland’s most beautiful and gorgeous sights and you can experience the special gate Tölt on the long stretches of sandy beaches.
- Duration
- 8 days - 7 nights – 6 riding days
- Riding skills
- Intermediate – Advanced riders
- Region
- West Iceland
- Price from
- 2.940 EUR
The ride
Snæfellsnes the Magical and Mysterious! On this tour you ride through Iceland’s most beautiful and gorgeous sights and you can experience the special gate Tölt on the long stretches of sandy beaches.
When we ride
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Along the trail
6 highlights on the route – scroll sideways to follow it.
Haffjarðará
Ranks among the top salmon rivers of Iceland in an outstanding landscape of lava-fields covered in moss and birds
Löngufjörur beach
Wide-open stretches of light-colored sand in the peninsula of Snæfellsnes
Snæfellsnes peninsula
Snæfellsjökull National Park includes the glacier-covered cone and still active volcano Snæfellsjökull. Many of the great Sagas took place in this area. Remote beauty, rich birdlife, black and golden beaches as well as ocean and seals draw visitors from all over. The peninsula is often called “Iceland in a nutshell” because of its diverse landscape.
Snæfellsjökull Glacier
Still active volcano and glacier-covered cone. The name translates snow mountain glacier and became famous with Jules Verne’s novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Rauðamelslaug
A natural pool wonderful to bath in with a temperature around 40 degrees celsius
Day by day
Riding distance per day≈ 135 km in the saddle
- DAY1
Reykjavík – Hraunholt
Pick up at BSÍ Bus station in Reykjavik at 18:00 where our Islandshesta bus will transfer you and your fellow riders to Hraunholt Farm, where horses and the family at Hraunholt are waiting for us. After a lovely introductory meal where we get to know each other, we relax and rest so we are well prepared for the adventure ahead of us. Overnight at Hraunholt.
- DAY2
Hraunholt – Kolviðarnes≈ 23 km
After an introduction to the Icelandic horse and its special gaits, we start our ride from Hraunholt and ride through fertile farmlands with lava on both sides. We cross the river Haffjarðará on our way to Kolviðarnes where our ride ends today. Over night at Hraunholt. Riding distance: approx. 23km. NB: Next three days we ride on Löngufjörur beach where timings depend on the tide. In some cases, we need to start the ride very early in the morning or in the afternoon.
- DAY3
Kolviðarnes to Gaul≈ 28 km
Experience the awe-inspiring coastal views as you ride from Kolviðarnes to Gaul along the shore. The sound of the calming waves and the sight of the vast ocean create a mesmerizing backdrop for your unforgettable journey. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the beauty of the Icelandic coastline. Riding distance: approx. 28km.
What’s included
- Bus transfer from Reykjavík to the farm
- During the ride full board is provided. Our menu consists of a large breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals (fish or lamb). Vegetarian meals are available if requested when booking. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.
- Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price and are hard to get in the highlands. They can be bought at a reasonable price in the Duty-Free Store at Keflavik Airport upon arrival.
- Rainwear, water bottle, saddle bag, riding helmet.
Where you stay
Holiday farms with made up beds in 2-4 shared rooms – Accommodation after the ride are to be arranged individually.
Hraunholt farm
A cozy farmhouse in the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
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.
Here you can book your Flybus ticket to and from Reykjavík. The Flybus departs from Keflavík airport 35-40 minutes after each arrival. Busses are located right outside the terminal building. Book my ticket.
Terms & conditions:
Íslandshestar requests a confirmation payment upon booking of minimum 30% of the tour price. When the confirmation payment is received the seat is secure. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before the tour departs. If you book the tour through the website the full amount is requested. Children’s under 12 years receive 25% discount on our multi-day tours.
Liability:
Íslandshestar reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables without prior notice, should the necessity arise. No liability is accepted for loss or expenses due to delays or changes of arrival or departures of flights or other services, injury, sickness, accident, strikes, damage, negligence, weather, wars or other causes outside the control of Íslandshestar. All such losses and expenses are the personal liability of the traveller. The estimated duration of tours as indicated by km or timing can change according to road or weather conditions.
For more information please see also our Frequent Asked Questions and/or contact us at info@islandshestar.is
What riders say
“I really wish I would have done this trip sooner, this is truly a life changing experience and one you can´t describe until you try it your self! The horses, nature, hosts, and helpers were amazing. I 100% recommend all riders to ride with them!”
