Challenging 8 Day Horse Riding Adventure on the East Fjords of Iceland

Then, prepare to make your way from Hnúkar to the pass of Hrafnaskörð, riding past the majestic mountain Grænafell and the eerie rock formation Glámsaugu. Riding through the pass also gives you views of the deserted Hellisfjörður and the idyllic island Skrúður. 

As you ride down Hrafnadalur Valley towards the fjord Eskifjörður, the horses will be put to pasture, having done a stellar day’s job as your mode of transportation and sightseeing companions.

At the end of the day, you’ll be driven back to Skorrastaður where you will have dinner with your group and get a good night’s sleep. 

From there, your ride continues into the valley of Eyvindarárdalur, with its tumbling brooks and lush green landscapes, before finally reaching Hérað. These beautiful locations aren’t necessarily found on any tourist routes, making your experience all the more local and authentic.

You’ll spend the night at a charming local farm called Útnyrðingsstaðir.

Here is where you’ll find the largest forest in Iceland, Hallormsstaðaskógur, and the stunning Lagarfljót Lake, alleged home to the mythical water serpent Lagarfljótsormurinn. After a full day of riding through the area’s many trail paths and beautiful terrain, you’ll make your way to the farm Arnhólsstaðir where you’ll be spending the night.

The valley of Vatnsdalur is especially favoured amongst the locals, given its numerous waterfalls, great canyons, rough mountain passes and dramatic cliffs.

After such a scenic day, filled with natural wonders all around, you will spend the night in Breiðdalur Valley at the farm of Skarð.

You will then continue through the valley of Stafheiðardalur, over the pasture Stafheiði and down to the magnificent mountain views of Þórdalur area.

Your day will consist of riding north through Þórdalur, then east through Brúðardalur terrain, over the heath of Þórdalsheiði, down the valley Áreyjardalur, and finally to the area of Slétta in Reyðarfjörður Fjord.

Once there, your horses will be put out to pasture for the night while you can enjoy a soak in the swimming pool before calling it a night, revisiting the tour's original farm Skorrastaður.

On your way up the mountain, prepare for sweeping views over the fjords Eskifjörður and Reyðarfjörður, as well as the roaring Atlantic Ocean.

Once you return to the farm, you can opt for a relaxing soak in the pool before enjoying the last dinner of your trip with the added pleasure of an evening get-together.

After breakfast, you will catch your ride back to Egilsstaðir Airport, knowing that you just spent a full week basking in the most authentic of Icelandic experiences, in the most stunning wild landscapes imaginable.