This is a shorter version of the Snaefellsnes Beach and Mountain Tour. Without the mountain section it is a little easier and is suitable for riders of moderate experience. This route traverses black and white sand on a traditional trail on Löngufjörur beach. Views of Snæfellsjökull Glacier in the distance and the mighty Eldborgarhraun lava field on the ride back to the farm lend accent to this ride and give riders a realization of being in a unique place. This ride gives the Icelandic experience of riding with a herd of free horses running along. The tour includes 4 days and 3 nights and covers 120 km.

Here's an itinerary :

Tuesday night

Travelers from the US leave for Iceland on an overnight flight with an early morning arrival at Keflavik Airport in Iceland.

Wednesday
Welcome to Iceland -
Keflavík Airport - Reykjavík
You will arrive at Keflavik International Airport and use your voucher to take the Flybus shuttle to the BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavik, (about a 40 minute ride). You’ll have the day to explore Iceland’s capital city. An overnight in Reykjavík is included to give you a chance to catch up after your short overnight flight.

Thursday

Stóri-Kálfalækur – Kolviðarnes – Stóri-Kálfalækur

After breakfast, you’ll go north and west to Stóri-Kálfalækur Farm, and meet your guides and horses. You’ll get a helmet, raingear and saddle, and have an introduction to the special qualities of the Icelandic horse. You’ll put this into action, with a ride to the beach, with a view of the crater in Eldborgarhraun lava field on the way to Kolviðarnes Farm, where the horses spend the night, while riders while riders return to Stóri-Kálfalækur where a hot tub beckons! (25 km) (5 - 6 hours)

Friday

Kolviðarnes – Traðir – Stóri-Kálfalækur

Today’s the day -- hit the beach! You’ll start your ride on Löngufjörur, the famous horse trail on the golden sands of Snæfellsnes peninsula. Under the watchful eye of Snæfellsjökull Glacier, you’ll be able to feel the horses’ excitement as they carry you swiftly along this extraordinary trail!! The horses spend the night at Traðir Farm (35 km)

Saturday

Traðir – Kolviðarnes – Stóri-Kálfalækur

Another day on the yellow colored, sandy beach (unusual in this land of black beaches). A change in directions and it's back towards mighty Eldborgarhraun lava field. A unique experience for everyone with lava-fields and mountains on one side of the trail and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Overnight again at Lindartunga community center. Hot showers on site. (6 - 7 hours)

Sunday
Kolviðarnes – Mt.Fagraskógar- Stóri-Kálfalækur

The last riding day of riding leads past green meadows on nice riding tracks underneath Mt.Fagraskógar. This area is famous in the sagas as being the hideout of the famous outlaw Grettir . The horses turn towards the sea again and take you back to Stóri-Kálfalækur Farm. Now it is time to bid farewell to hosts and horses and drive back to Reykjavík. (35 km) You’ll be dropped at your hotel for a good nights sleep in your own room! Sometimes riders go out for dinner together, (but that’s not included in the price!)

Monday:

Farewell to Iceland

You'll have a long morning to relax, explore Iceland's capital city, visit geothermal swimming pools, cafes, museums and shops, before taking the bus to Keflavik Airport in time for your flight back home.

There is a PDF of the Snaefellsnes Beach Ride that you can down load and print

Dates and Prices

Travel Dates:
The Snaefellsness Beach Ride will run 3 times in 2010.

Starts	Ends
June 1	June 7
August 17	August 23
August 27	Sept 2

The price is $2644 per person double occupancy (pp/do), $2799 with single supplement.

Prices*:
Prices includes round trip airfare, including fuel surcharge and departure taxes from Boston, New York, Minneapolis - ask about prices from Toronto, Halifax and Europe. Add $110 per person from Seattle. Price also includes all transfers while in Iceland, a first and last night in double room in a Reykjavik hotel with private bath, tv and internet connection. During the ride, you’ll have three nights in a farmhouse in sleeping bags with 2-4 beds per rom, with shared facilities, showers and an outdoor hot tub, all meals, tack and equipment while on the tour. The single supplement includes single rooms only on the pre and post ride nights in Reykjavik - no single rooms avialable during the ride.

*NOT included are travel insurance,meals and dinner on arrival day, dinner on your last day back in Reykjavik, lunch on your departure day, and the cost of any extra and additional travels.

Accommodations during the tour are traditionally Icelandic. The outfitter will provide a sleeping bag with liner, and mattress. We include a pre-tour night, in a guesthouse or hotel, for your first night in Iceland, so you can catch up a bit on the short night flight. After the tour, you'll also have another night in Reykjavik and a long morning to see a bit more of the capital city before heading home, or off for more adventure.

We can arrange your travel dates to give you any extra time you might want, either before or after a riding tour, so that you can explore Iceland. We can even extend your trip to mainland Europe easily and inexpensively. Please note that travel dates to and from Iceland are flexible and a little bit of extra travel is the perfect way to end a great riding tour.