Wed.: Arrival Airport Keflavík – Borgarfjörður
Welcome at the airport Keflavík between 15:00 – 16:30 or at 17:00 at the central bus station BSÍ in Reykjavík. We will drive through the beautiful Borgarfjörður region and spend the first night at a cosy country hotel on the farm Kirkjuból. (D)
Thu.: Borgarfjörður – Borgarnes – Brekkulækur
After breakfast we set off and stop over at the extraordinary waterfalls Hraunfossar und Barnafoss and visit the largest hot spring in Europe and the most productive one in the world: Deildartunguhver. Afterwards we drive to the Northwest of Iceland stop at nature Paradis Glanni and Volcano Grábrok afterwards to our farm and guesthouse Brekkulækur, our accommodation for the next few days. (B, D)
Fri.:Brekkulækur – Hot Pot
We start the day visiting our 80 horses. After lunch we get to know our artistically multi-talented neighbours Jón Eiriksson and Helgi Björnsson and later in the day we spend time swimming and relaxing at the naturally heated outdoor pools in Hvammstangi: an unforgettable spa-experience. (B, L, D)
Sat.: Excursion – Peninsula Vatnsnes – Seals
It’s excursion day and we drive to the beautiful peninsula Vatnsnes, enjoy the fresh sea-breeze and watch out for seals. We visit the bizarre basalt rock ¨Hvítserkur“, the old fortification „Borgarviki“ with a breath-taking view of the surrounding countryside, as well as the spectacular waterfall Kolugljúfur with its deep gorge. (B, P, D)
Sun.: Brekkulækur – Peninsula Skagi
Early departure after breakfast in order to drive northwards to the peninsula Skagi. There we visit Vignir Sveinsson, an experienced Eider duck farmer and we get an idea of Eider duck farming. On the way, we will stop in Kálfshamarsvik and enjoy its beautiful basalt columns. Finally we meet Magnús Bragi Magnússon, an exceptionally gifted horseman and artist of life. (B, P, D)
Mon.: Brekkulækur – Borganes – Reykjanes – Keflavík
Today we will leave the farm Brekkulækur and travel to the South of the island. On the way, we will stop in the little town Borgarnes with the remarkable museum Landnámssetur. An interesting house, which combines exhibitions, souvenir shop, theatre and a restaurant (Admission to the exhibition optional). Sightseeing visit of the Blue Lagoon, of the impressive thermal area Gunnuhver and the cliffs of Reykjanes. Overnight stay at a simple hotel in Keflavík, close to the beach. (B)
Tue.: Departure
Transfer to the airport, farewell to Iceland, flight home
