Our tours
Þórsmörk tour
5 days, 4 nights, 3 riding days.
This tour is our most comfy tour with showers every night, sauna for two nights and luxury dinners and breakfasts in the restaurant in Husadalur. Fits for both experienced riders and riders with less experience.
Day 1: Pick up in Reykjavik at BSI at 17.00. We drive to Heimaland where we have dinner together and go over the next few days.
Accommodation: Dormitory, sleepingbag, showers
Day 2: The day starts with a good breakfast in Heimaland. After breakfast we head to Skalakot, where the horses are found. Here, the guide will explain to everyone how to ride with a herd of loose running horses, just like we will do for the upcoming days. We start riding along the mountain of Eyjafjöll, passing Seljalandsfoss, and the second stop will be at the Old bridge of Markarfljót, or Gamla brúinn, as we call it in Icelandic and there we will have our lunch. After lunch we go into the mountain but with not so much elevation gain. The area on the way to Þórsmörk has beautiful scenery and you can really see how the eruption in Eyjafjallajökull in 2010 changed the landscape. The last part of the day the horses have to go over the river Krossá and we will drive the people over to Húsadalur where both people and horses sleep over the night.
Riding Distance: 42 km
Accommodation: Simple dormitory, sleepingbag, showers, sauna
Day 3: Today we do two dayrides without the loose running horses. We explore the beautiful landscape surrounding us in Þorsmörk and Almenigar (the highland above Þorsmörk). We ride in canyons, in forests, over mountaintops and through quite a few rivers. We will come back for lunch at the hut and keep exploring the unique landscape that Þorsmörk has to offer after lunch.
Riding Distance: 20 km
Accommodation: Simple dormitory, sleepingbag, showers, sauna
Day 4: This is our last riding day. We will ride more or less the same way back to Heimaland as we came. The view is quite different riding out of this big valley as it is coming in. Lunchstop will be at the old bridge again and after riding all the way back to skalakot where the horses will rest we drive back to heimaland for our last dinner together.
Riding Distance: 42 km
Accommodation: Heimaland simple dormitory (sleeping bag accommodation).
Day 5: Heimaland – BSI
After breakfast we head back to BSI station in Reykjavik where we will arrive around 12.00.
Highland adventure
6 days, 5 nights, 4 riding days
This tour is great for those who want to experience the raw highland for just a few days. You get a lot of riding in different landscapes in only 4 days.
Day 1: Pick up in Reykjavik at BSI at 17.00. We drive to Heimaland where we have dinner together and go over the next few days.
Accommodation: Dormitory, sleepingbag, showers, phone service
Day2: After breakfast we take a short drive to the horses and the adventure begins. We stop at our old sheep paddock first before passing Seljalandsfoss and have lunch at the old bridge at Markarfljot. Then we ride through the big lupinfields, pass Stora Dimon and go into Fljotsthlið where we find our hut for the night, Fell.
Riding distance: 40 km
Accommodation: Mountain hut, sleepingbag, no electricity
Day 3: This day we start going up the highland. We will have great views over Eyjafjallajökull and Myrdalsjökull on this day. We ride to Einhyrnigur and have lunch there, then we make our way up to Emstrur where we will stay for two nights.
Riding distance: 30 km
Accommodation: Mountain hut, sleeping bag, limited electricity
Day 4: This day we make a round trip with the horses. We start by going to Hvangil (a popular stop for hikers on Laugarvegur trail). After passing the hut we will ride to Alftarvatn and have lunch there. This is a beautiful highland lake where we can go and take a short swim if the sun is out. From there we follow Markarfljot canyon to Krokur, also a beautiful stop along the way. The last leg of this day is up and down as we make our way back to Emstrur.
Riding distance: 40 km
Accommodation: Mountain hut, sleeping bag, limited electricity
Day 5: After a good breakfast we start the last riding day which is also the longest. We are riding down to Einhyrnigur again and pass Fell where we stayed the second night. Then going over the old bridge and riding past Seljalandsfoss once more before coming home. After a long day on horseback we will have barbecue in heimaland for our last dinner together.
Riding distance: 60 km
Accommodation: Dormitory, sleepingbag, showers, phone service
Day 6: After breakfast we head back to BSI station in Reykjavik where we will arrive around 12.00.
Landmannalaugar
9 days, 8 nights, 7 riding days
This is our longest and most demanding tour fitted for experienced riders who are up for an adventure.
Day 1: Pick up in Reykjavik at BSI at 17.00. We drive to Heimaland where we have dinner together and go over the next few days.
Accommodation: Dormitory, sleepingbag, showers, phone service
Day2: After breakfast we take a short drive to the horses and the adventure begins. We stop at our old sheep paddock first before passing Seljalandsfoss and have lunch at the old bridge at Markarfljot. Then we ride through the big lupinfields, pass Stora Dimon and go into Fljotsthlið where we find our hut for the night, Fell.
Riding distance: 40 km
Accommodation: Mountain hut, sleepingbag, no electricity
Day 3: This day we start going up the highland. We will have great views over Eyjafjallajökull and Myrdalsjökull on this day. We ride to Einhyrnigur and have lunch there, then we make our way up to Emstrur where we will stay for the night.
Riding distance: 30 km
Accommodation: Mountain hut, sleeping bag, limited electricity
Day 4: Today is a long day in the saddle, but mainly on flat ground. We will ride the 30 km long black sand desert Mælifellsandur above Myrdalsjökull and Katla volcano. Halfway across the sand, we pass the iconic mountain Hattfell. When coming out from the desert and crossing the river Hólmsá, the surroundings are becoming greener again and we can have our lunch break. We end the day by riding into a beautiful canyon, exiting at Hólaskjól on the other side.
Riding distance: 60 km.
Accommodation: Mountain hut (sleeping bag accommodation). Shower, limited electricity, limited phone service.
Day 5: At the start of the day we will ride alongside the river towards Eldgja canyon from Holaskjol. After our first stop of the day the landscape changes a lot and we start climbing up the mountains. After half a day climbing the mountain tracks we have lunch and the landscape
changes again when we come closer to our destination for the day, Landmannalaugar. We cross
the last river just before entering the campsite in Landmannalaugar where we will leave the
horses overnight and drive to our hut in Landmannahellir and sleep there.
Riding distance: 40 km
Accomadation: sleepingbag, shower, limited phone service
Day 6: Today we start after breakfast to drive back to Landmannalaugar and the horses. We feed the horses some breakfast too and then we have until lunch to explore the campsite, take a short hike in the incredible landscape or just relax in the natural hotspring/hot river in
Landmannalaugar. After lunch we will start riding towards Landmannahellir. It’s a short day on
horseback and if the sun is out and guests are up for it we can take a swim with the horses in a
lake that we will pass by. We end by riding through Domedalur to get back to our hut again in
Landmannahellir.
Riding distance: 25 km
Accomadation: sleepingbag, shower, limited phone service
Day 7: This day is another long day and it has a lot to offer. After leaving the valley where we slept we will start climbing the mountains. The weather can be unpredictable when riding this high up so it’s always good to have extra layers on this day. When we come to Laufarfell mountain and while riding alongside it we will have great views of a really steep canyon in different colors and a waterfall running in it. We make quite a few stops on the way before having lunch at Alftarvatn, a beautiful highland lake in the mountains. From there we will ride towards stora gænifjall and Markarfljots canyon. We follow the canyon to Krokur where we change horses one last time for the day before riding to Emstrur where we will stay the night once again.
Riding distance: 60 km
Accommodation: Mountain hut, sleeping bag, limited electricity
Day 8: This is our last riding day and we are riding back the same way we got here on the first two days. It’s another long day but going home always feels faster than leaving. We pass
Einhyrnigur and Tröllagil with different views going out of the canyon than entering it. We will
have lunch in Fljotshlið before crossing the old bridge over Markarfljot and from there ride
though the paddock at heimaland and all the way back to the farm where we started and the
horses will have their rest. We drive back to Heimaland where we will have our last dinner
together.
Riding distance: 55 km
Accommodation: Dormitory, sleepingbag, showers, phone service
Day 9:
We will enjoy one last breakfast together before driving back to Reykjavik. We will drop you off
at the BSÍ bus station at around 12.00.
What to expect
Duration
The daily riding distance ranges from 20 km to 60 km.
Accommodation
On the arrival and departure nights, you will stay at Heimaland, a community center offering dormitory-style accommodations with shared facilities.
During the tour in the highlands, overnight stays will be in mountain huts, where a sleeping bag is required. Please note that these huts offer limited access to warm water, cell phone service, and no electricity.
Riding with a Loose Herd
The lead rider is responsible for setting the pace and guiding the group, while the other riders assist in keeping the herd together.
Depending on the distance covered each day, there will be several horse changes throughout the ride. The herd consists of approximately 30 to 45 horses, ensuring that we can always find a suitable horse for you. All necessary tack, helmets, and saddles are provided, and rain gear will be available if needed.
A basic level of riding experience is required.
Group size
To ensure a truly personal and immersive journey, we keep our groups small – no more than 14 guests – allowing each rider to fully embrace the beauty of Iceland and create memories that will last a lifetime. Our minimum group size is 6 participants.
Pick-up and Drop-off Service
You will be picked up and dropped off at the BSÍ Bus terminal in Reykjavík. No car rental is required for this trip.
Meals
All meals are included, with freshly prepared traditional Icelandic dishes and barbecue. Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request.
What to Bring
In addition to your personal belongings, please bring sturdy footwear and appropriate riding attire. Your luggage will be transported by car to the highland huts each evening, so it is important to pack light.