As more
people practice horse trekking in this area than any other in
Iceland, there are lots of nice horse trekking routes and a lots
of people knowledgeable in Icelandic horse trekking to be found
here.
You can ride along the beach, across the estuary, by the rivers and/or into the mountains. You might even ride (like the Vikings did) to Thingvellir where the worlds first parliament was established in the 9th century. Thingvellir is on UNESCO´s list of world heritage sites.
There are horse trekking schools and official trip organizers as well as individuals ready to teach and/or assist you. You may be experienced or you may never have ridden a horse before. There is something for everyone. There are special programs for the handicapped and in July 2005 there are programs for children as young as 4 to 6 years of age. Just let us know what you are looking for by sending us a email to horsetrekking@rvik.com and we will give you some suggestions.
Sport instructor Berglind Inga Arnadottir is offering weekly courses from June to mid August. A course runs from Monday to Friday between 10am and 1 pm for the duration of the week. Her telephone number is +354 899 6972 and +354 5 666 401. Situated close to the Iceland Lodge.
The Icelandic Travelhorses (old website but still going strong) is offering adventurous horse trips, 1-3 hour and longer horse trekking trips in the area or in the Thingvellir area. (For such trips they provide transportation from the Iceland Lodge).
The Laxnes Horse Farm is a 5 minutes drive from the Iceland Lodge. They offer trips all year round and will pick you up at the Iceland Lodge and provide you with basic gear such as helmets, boots and rain clothes (snowsuits in wintertime) from IKr 3500 (US$55, Euro 43) for a 3 hour trip. Beginners and good riders may spend a day trekking and receive a light lunch, all inclusive for IKr 7000, around US$110, Euro 85. They will even incorporate the Blue Lagoon or the Golden Circle Bus Tour into your horse trekking adventure for a total of IKr 7200 to 8400. (US$ 130, Euro 99).
Other tours such a 9 day Iceland highland tours are available. If you are not experienced we would suggest that you begin with 3 hour or day tours this year and progress into taking longer tours on your next visit.
The exciting world of the Icelandic horse and pure nature awaits you. Stay at the Iceland Lodge embraced by nature, visit the country pub, play golf, take the local bus to the center of Reykjavik, go swimming, shopping, visit the local handicraft and wool factory outlet, jog by the ocean or into the mountains. Its all there and much more.
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