Landmannalaugar
11 August 2024
The Riding
The Accommodation
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Sophie's cooking was just perfect for this trail – gorgeous comfort food with a big salad every evening. We ate really well on the entire trip.
The accommodation gets more basic the further into the Highlands we got, but that was expected. We always had access to showers and toilets.
Those who had been on trail rides before had their own tupperware for their lunch sandwiches, which was a good idea. You may also want to pack seat-padded leggings, such as for cycling, as a very supportive sports bra.
Before Your Holiday
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There was a misunderstanding about the sleeping bag situation, so do take one. Also, travel pillows and towels are essential.
[Becky from In The Saddle replies: We are so glad to be able to pass this updated information onto you before travel.]
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All good!
Nina who has been on 2 In The Saddle rides. Incredibly beautiful and joyful | This was a once-in-a-lifetime holiday for me, riding my favourite horses through the breathtaking landscape of my favourite country. The trail takes you from the lower lands of the farms through lava fields and craters right up to the velvety green mountains and, eventually, to the colourful area of Langmannalaugur.
[Becky from In The Saddle replies: Thank you very much for your feedback, it's wonderful to hear that you had such a fantastic holiday in Iceland.]
On the six-day trip I rode 11 horses (I had one a few times), and all were confident and fit. There was not a single horse on our trail that I thought they shouldn't be here. The herd gets on so well, and no matter if we rode in front or behind the herd, I always felt safe and in control of the ride. Corinna, who led our tour, was always at hand to help if anyone had concerns, as were Lisa and Christin.
Riding is only one part of this trip, and I was really lucky with my group of 18 guests. Like me, many of them were solo travellers, so getting to know each other was important. The shared accommodation ensured that we got to know each other quickly, and Sophie's wonderful dinners ensured that we went to bed happy every night.