Northern Lights Ride

These rides take place in the south of Iceland and include visits to some of the magnificent sights of Iceland: the Secret Lagoon, Geysir Hot Spring area and Gullfoss waterfall.

This ride is a great introduction to the Icelandic horse and an opportunity to search the skies for the Northern Lights. There are two itineraries available. The Northern Lights Comfort Ride is suitable for accompanying non-riders, and for those who prefer hotel accommodation with private facilities.

 

The Icelandic horse is a pure-bred descendant of those brought to Iceland by the Vikings over a thousand years ago. Horses remain an important part of Icelandic culture; they are used on remote farms to round up livestock and are still the best means of getting around in many parts of the island. Although small (the average height is 13hh to 14hh), the Icelandic is a powerful horse with great stamina and strength of character.

What makes the Icelandic Horse extra special is its fourth gait, the tölt, which is comparable to a running walk. Most riders can master it fairly quickly; it's fast, comfortable and enables the horse to cover great distances.

These trails are suitable for intermediate riders and are ideal for families or groups of mixed abilities.

Riders are expected to care for their horse (grooming and tacking up) but help is always on hand should you need it.

The riding style is English.

Hard hats are mandatory.

Accommodation on the Northern Lights Ride is at Myrkholt Farm, situated between Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot springs. The accommodation is shared in twin or three person rooms with made up beds. Bathrooms are shared (eight showers and four toilets). Single rooms (with shared facilities) may be available on certain dates at a supplement.

On the Northern Lights Comfort Ride, accommodation is at Fosshotel Hekla, close to Mt. Hekla, with Eyjafjallajökull and Fimmvörðuháls volcanoes close by. The accommodation is double/twin ensuite rooms. Single accommodation is available at a supplement. There is a restaurant, bar and on site hot tub.

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Upcoming Dates

Set arrival and departure dates arriving Thursdays. Depending on your flight times you may need a night in Reykjavik before and after the ride.

Holiday	Experience LevelExp Lvl	Arrive - DepartArr - Dep		Price	Itinerary	Availability
Northern Lights Ride		14 Mar 2019 - 16 Mar 2019	2 nights 2 ngts	£887.02		Book
Northern Lights Ride		21 Mar 2019 - 23 Mar 2019	2 nights 2 ngts	£887.02		Book
Northern Lights Comfort Tour		28 Mar 2019 - 30 Mar 2019	2 nights 2 ngts	£1,327.42		Book
Northern Lights Comfort Tour		4 Apr 2019 - 6 Apr 2019	2 nights 2 ngts	£1,327.42		Book
Northern Lights Ride		19 Sep 2019 - 21 Sep 2019	2 nights 2 ngts	£887.02		Book
Northern Lights Ride		3 Oct 2019 - 5 Oct 2019	2 nights 2 ngts	£887.02		Book
Northern Lights Ride		10 Oct 2019 - 12 Oct 2019	2 nights 2 ngts	£887.02		Book
Northern Lights Comfort Tour		17 Oct 2019 - 19 Oct 2019	2 nights 2 ngts	£1,327.42		Book
Northern Lights Comfort Tour		24 Oct 2019 - 26 Oct 2019	2 nights 2 ngts	£1,327.42		Book

Prices

INCLUDES Shared farmhouse accommodation and meals on the ride; riding; transfers on the ride.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Northern Lights Ride £118.39 / Northern Lights Comfort Ride £157.85 to guarantee a single room. Please note, single rooms are not always available on the Northern Lights Ride. There is no single supplement if you are willing to share.

PAYABLE LOCALLY Drinks; tips; airport transfers.

NEAREST AIRPORT Keflavik.

TRANSFERS Included from from Reykjavik city at set times.

NOT INCLUDED International flights to Keflavik (Reykjavik); accommodation in Reykjavik.

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Location

A ride through southern Iceland.

Weather & Climate

The climate in Iceland is milder than its name and latitude suggests. However, the weather can change very quickly, especially in the spring and autumn, going from warm and sunny to freezing cold in a few hours, and it is often very windy. Therefore, you must be prepared for all types of weather.