8-Day Horse Riding Adventure | East Fjords of Iceland

On your second day, you will be riding through ancient fjord roads, created before the age of cars. Your first stop of the day will be in the valley Litlidalur, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the fjord Norðfjörður, walled by sweeping mountains on each side. 

Then, prepare to make your way from Hnúkar to the pass of Hrafnaskörð, riding past tRead morehe 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. 

Your adventure continues as you leave Skorrastaður behind and ride over the pastures of Eskifjarðarheiði, the old route to the area of Hérað. Prepare to scout the remains of the two-century-old stone-paved road, leading you over the mountain all the way down to Tungudalur Valley.

From there, your ride continues into the valley of Eyvindarárdalur, with its tumRead morebling 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.

On your fourth day, you are sure to have bonded with your horse, making you ready to ride through the vastness of Fljótsdalshérað, stretching from the ocean into the deepest valleys of the East Fjords.

Here is where you’ll find the largest forest in Iceland, Hallormsstaðaskógur, and the stunning Lagarfljót Lake, alleged home to the mythical water serpent LagaRead morerfljótsormurinn. 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.

On day five, get ready to ride through no less than four gorgeous valleys, as you make your way from Skriðdalur and Vatnsdalur, to Norðurdalur in Breiðdalur.

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.

Today, you will be riding through the spacious valley Norðurdalur, dotted with grassy fields and soft ground; the perfect terrain for the horses to take it easy and stretch out in the field.

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 consistRead more 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 day seven of your Icelandic horse-riding adventure, you will ride along the main road to the fishing port of Eskifjörður. On today's route, you will pass the nature reserve of Hólmanes before making your way up the old road over the pass of Oddskarð, the highest mountain road in Iceland.

On your way up the mountain, prepare for sweeping views over theRead more 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.

Every journey must come to an end, so say goodbye to your wonderful animal companion and the rest of your travel buddies, as you pack up and get ready to leave the East Fjords for the time being.

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.