We meet at 6:20 a.m. at Reykjavik's domestic airport for our flight to Akureyri and transfer to Bjarnastadir Farm, where we meet our hosts. After a brief introduction to the characteristics of Icelandic horses, we enjoy our first ride through the bushy terrain of Kerlingaskogur. From there, we have a good view of Öxarfjördur Fjord and Lake Skjalftavatn, which appeared virtually overnight 28 years ago after an earthquake. During the ride to Prestholar, we stop at the Tungurett horse paddock and the Kviar gorge. We return to Bjarnastadir Farm by bus, stopping for a break at the Lundur swimming pool along the way. (approx. 30 km)

We continue along the soft trails of the Melrakkasletta peninsula. The name Melrekki comes from an old, almost forgotten word for fox. This area is a paradise for birds and known for its natural beauty. At the end of the day's riding, we reach the Blikalonsdalur valley. There we leave the horses and drive back to Bjarnastaidir. (approx. 25 km)

We ride along the coast to the Hraunhafnarviti lighthouse. In the evening, we reach our destination: the fishing village of Raufarhöfn, just 3 km from the Arctic Circle. The village has only about 250 inhabitants, almost all of whom live from fishing.

Today we continue our ride to the abandoned farmstead of Flautafell, named after the mountain of the same name that rises high above the sea. We ride over the mountains down into the Bistilfjörður valley, where the Viking Ketill Þystill once lived. Flautafell Farm is situated approximately 65 meters above sea level and is surrounded by stunning natural scenery. Our horses will stay here overnight while we drive back to Bjarnastaðir to relax after this eventful day. (approx. 35 km)

Our horses have the day off today, and after breakfast we'll embark on a sightseeing tour of the Langanes Peninsula. A must for bird lovers! You're sure to spot some seabirds you've never seen before. Along the coast, numerous bizarre rock formations rise from the sea.

We saddle our horses in Flautafell and ride towards Bjarnastadir across the highlands of Öxarfjördur fjord. We are now over 500 meters above sea level! Until 1850, many farms were located here, but the last ones were abandoned after a volcanic eruption in 1875. Today, you'll hardly encounter another soul. (approx. 30 km)

Today our ride takes us past the majestic Jökulsa glacial canyon. This canyon is part of the Vatnajökull glacier national park. The Jökulsa is Iceland's longest glacial river. After this special day of riding, we continue to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. (approx. 30 km)

Before saying goodbye to the horses and our hosts and heading to Akureyri Airport, we'll ride to the horseshoe-shaped, over 100-meter-high Ásbyrgi canyon. Legend has it that Sleipnir, Odin's eight-legged horse, left his hoofprint here. Afterward, we'll take a bus to Akureyri Airport and fly back to Reykjavík. (approx. 30 km)