Grand Tour to Landsmót
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Join us for a spectacular horseback riding adventure in Iceland, leading from the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, through Borgarfjörður past the historical parliament Þingvellir, to the renowned Landsmót, the National Icelandic Horse Competition, which is a significant event in Iceland, showcasing the unique qualities of the Icelandic horse.
We start our ride in the north of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a realm of mystique and natural wonder. The journey takes riders through scenic farmlands, lush grasslands, and across rocky terrains at the base of Grímstaðamúli mountain range. One of the stops for changing horses is at a traditional sheep round-up paddock, adding an authentic touch to the experience.
Its a Grand Tour, you can ride it all or just combine shorter legs of it. But be aware: Saddles are limited, so be quick.
For the launch of our Grand tour we even got legends like Siggi from Stori-Kafalaekur to join us.
For this special occasion Siggi will lead the herd for the 3 days riding from Dalur on the beach to Stori-Kafalaekur. BOOK THE LEGENDARY BEACH RIDE HERE
But we don’t stop there: From 1-5 July we will ride from their farm through Borgarfjoerdur and Thingvellir to Landsmot. We will arrive on 5 July (Friday) in Helgadalur, just at the Eastern edge of Reykjavik, ready to join the major events at Landsmot on the weekend. Riders of this tour can buy a ticket at cost to Landsmot just for the weekend. BOOK RIDE TO LANDSMOT HERE
This Multi-Day Tour offers spectacular views of Mt. Hafnarfjall and possible glimpses of the glacier Eiriksjokull while crossing the Hvítá River. The tour continues with navigation of the Hestháls pass and a ride along Lake Skorradalsvatn. Then we head deep into the Western Highlands, exploring the ancient lava fields of the Skjaldbreidur volcano. The journey offers spectacular views of the Langjökull and Þórisjökull glaciers and the unique Ok mountain, which used to be a glacier.
The landscape shifts dramatically as we enter Skógarhólar in Þingvellir National Park, known as the birthplace of the Icelandic Parliament, Alþingi, established in 930 AD. There we transition from vast lunar-like expanses to lush greenery dominated by birch trees. This part of the tour is a showcase of the diverse natural beauty of Iceland.
On the final day of the tour, the journey ascends to the high plains of Mosfellsheiði, weaving through remarkable lava fields and past picturesque lakes. This route offers a panoramic view of the ocean, with the Esja mountain range on one side and the Hengill volcano on the other. This scenic approach to Reykjavik provides a fitting and spectacular conclusion to the journey, aligning perfectly with the celebration of the Landsmot event.
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