HORSE ROUND UP
7 DAYS - ICELANDIC TRADITIONS
During the end of September the young free running horses are rounded up from the mountain Vatnsnesfjall, district of Vesturhóp in the Northwest of Iceland, to a fold and sorted out by the owners. This is one of the traditional local events for horse farmers and a great experience for Horse Lovers. We offer you to join and experience this event on horseback - Great autumn colours , traditional farm life and a lot of horses!
Program "Horse round up "
Day 1, We: Arrival
Welcome at the airport Keflavík or in Reykjavík between 14.00-17.00 p.m., transfer to Brekkulækur (approx. 3,5 h.) Dinner. Nightlodging (as the following 5 nights) at horse farm Brekkulækur.
Day 2, Th: Brekkulækur - Gauksmyri
We get acquainted with the horses, on which we will join the round up. First riding stage along the river Miðfjardará and crossing a fjord.
Day 3, Fr: Gauksmyri - Grund
We take actively part in gathering the horses, both on foot and on horseback.
Day 4, Sa: Þverárett
Now we help to drive the horses downhill to the fold Þverárrétt, where they will be sorted out by their owners. In the late evening there will be a party and dance in the community centre.
Day 5, Su: Breiðabólstaðir – Gauksmyri - Brekkulækur
A long riding day back to Brekkulækur, with great views to the seaside and nice riding pathes.
Day 6, Mo: Reykjavík
After breakfast Transfer to Reykjavík. Night - Lodging in a downtown guesthouse.
Day 7, Tu: Departure
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