You will have time to take a look at the famous church and turfhouses at Laufas and ride along impressive woods to Hjardarholt farmhouse. Enjoy the magnificent view to the mouth of the Fnjóská river and into the Eyjafjordur fjord the next day.

On the fifth day your ride will take you to Fjordur, a deserted countryside populated only by 4000 sheep and the trolls and elves. Names like Trölladalur - valley of the trolls and Álfaborgir - cities of the elves - remind you of the existence of these invisible beings. They have chosen some of the best places for their homes. Old volcanoes, glaciers, little ponds and an amazingly green landscape greet you.

The next three days will be spent enjoying the idyllic life and fascinating atmosphere of this special area. On the last day we show you the pearls of the North around lake Mývatn by bus. You will ride along the valley of Fnjoska river which is the longest freshwater river in Iceland. Some 10,000 years ago there was a glacial lake in this valley whose shore is still visible in the slopes of the mountains.

Overall you will experience lovely landscapes with breathtaking views, delightful dark green valleys, rushing brooks and a fascinating coastland characterize this riding tour which consists of several day rides and a two-day ride.

This is an eight day, seven night trail with six long days in the saddle following the tracks of Gods and Vikings. You must be an experienced rider comfortable at all paces and happy to ride with a herd of free horses. You will have the opportunity to ride two or three horses a day. Sleeping bag accommodation is at farm houses, schools and guest houses.

Day 1:

In the late afternoon you will be transferred to Grytubakki farmhouse for a hearty dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2:

After breakfast you will be shown the famous waterfall of the Gods. According to the sagas, Þorgeir of Ljósavatn threw his statues of the gods into the falls when Iceland converted to Christianity in the year 1000, hence the name. Then you will be driven to Fremstafell farmhouse, where you catch the horses and saddle up. You will then ride to the Bardardalur valley, follow the river Skjálfandafljót and stay overnight at Hotel Kiðagil. The river Skálfandafljót flows through the valley over the Bárðardalshraun lava field that probably came all over the way from Trölladyngja in Ódaðahraun north of Vatnajökull more than 7,000 years ago. Today you will spend 5 to 6 hours in the saddle.

Day 3:

You will leave Kiðagil, ride over the bridge at Stóruvellir to the other side of the valley and reach the old farmhouse of Stóratunga. Here you will be very close to the entrance of Ódaðahraun, the enormous lava field, believed to be the home of outlaws, elves and trolls in the old days. At Stórutunga you will leave some of the horses and then ride on to the impressive waterfall Aldeyarfoss. Here you will enjoy this wonderful nature paradise. Overnight at Stóratunga. You will have ridden for 5 hours.

Day 4:

Today you will ride in a north eastern direction over Landsmelar at Viðiker to the area of Myvatn. In the 19th century at Viðiker lived Jón Þorkellsson, a very famous guide for foreign travellers. You will then ride on through 'Odaðahraun lava field to Askja. Your ride will take you over sandy hills and through moorland. A tremendous view awaits you when you reach the highest point. If you are lucky you might see the queen of the Icelandic mountains in the distance: Herdubreið. The destination today is farmhouse Stöng where you will stay for two nights. You can relax in the hot pool which awaits you. You will have ridden for 5 hours.

Day 5:

After breakfast you will have a look at the Perles of the North by bus: The pseudocraters of Skutustaðir, the bizarre lava formation of Dimmuborgir and the bubbling mud pools of Námaskarð. After lunch you will saddle up and ride with one horse per person in a north easterly direction to explore the area around Stöng. You will ride on old paths and sheep tracks close to Gautlönd and Baldursheimur. Tonight you will stay in Stong and you will have spent 3 to 4 hours in the saddle.

Day 6:

After breakfast you will leave Stöng to the south, close to the old farmhouse of Hörgsdalur, and ride then along Myvatnsheiði to the valley of the smoke - Reykjadalur. Smooth tracks, adventurous tracks and a diversified landscape await you. Mountain Kinnarfjöll to the west side and mountain Gaesafjöll to the east side are visible if the weather allows it. You will stay overnight at Breiðimyri, close to the little village Laugar. You will have ridden for 6 hours.

Day 7:

Today your ride will take you along Vatnshlið through woods. There is a wonderful view over the valley Reykjadalur and the lake Vestmannsvatn. After the hill Fljótsheiði a terrific and diversified ride awaits you along the river Skjálfandafljót and through the forest Fellskógur. On the way you will pass the waterfalls Ullarfoss and Barnafoss. You will be able to leave the horses at Fremstafell farm and be driven home.  Tonight you will enjoy a final dinner where you can talk about your adventure with your new friends, and your overnight stay will be back at the farmhouse. You will have been in the saddle for six hours.

Day 8:

After breakfast you will be transferred to Akureyri.

This trail provides the opportunity to experience the variety and beauty of Icelandic nature in Autumn. By the end of August Iceland's summer is all but over. In September the days shorten and introduce a wide range of autumnal colours and the famous Northern Lights. You will ride through fabulous valleys where flocks of cackling geese are resting for their journey South. You will ride up mountains where you will meet the sheep who have spent the last few months free in the mountains enjoying their liberty. Now is the time to bring them back home and winter starts to knock on the door. You may be lucky enough to get involved in gathering in some of these sheep in preparation for the round up.

After the first two days riding, you return to the farmhouse each night. On the third day you ride to another valley where you will stay at another farmhouse. From here your trail continues and you will sleep in a mountain hut for one night. Here everyone sleeps in the same room which, althought this sounds basic, it in fact makes your night sleeping in the mountains more exciting - a perfect opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and share tales of this amazing experience. You will have six days in the saddle exploring the autumnal countryside.

An eight day seven night stay on an Icelandic farm combining riding and relaxation for all the family. Have a closer look behind the scenes of the farm with horse, sheep, lambs, chicken, rabbits, cats and a dog. Every day the whole family can enjoy a short riding tour exploring some of this amazing country. During you stay you will visit Akureyri, the capital of the North and the scenic waterfall that played a role in the Christianisation of Iceland. This is a holiday perfect for families.