LANSMÓT TOUR 2012 -- ITINERARY

Day 1 (June 27)

Depart from Seattle* for Reykjavik. Remember to be at the airport at least 3 hours in advance of your flight. (Try to get some rest on the plane as it will help you adjust to the time difference in Iceland. They are 7 hours earlier than we are.)

*Other departure options are available. Please inquire if interested.

Day 2 (June 28)

Upon arrival at Keflavik Airport we will greet you and have breakfast in blue lagoon restaurant and go for dip in the blue lagoon to shake of the travel hours  then of to Reykjavik and settle into the guest house. The remainder of the day you will be able to explore the city or visit the Landsmot

(Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.)

Day 3-5 (June 29-July 1)

These days will be to enjoy Landsmót and take in the festive atmosphere!

These three days we will be enjoying the great horses on the landsmot the Landsmót grounds in Reykjavik this year. Anybody who wants to go and discover Reykjavik is free to do so. These three days we will stay in the gesthus in Reykjavik

(Includes breakfast. Lunch and dinner self-catered.)

LANDSMÓT 2012     All of Iceland’s best horses and riders gather there to compete in various disciplines and breeding classes. It is an event like no other and the atmosphere is unique, with guests from all over the world sharing their common enthusiasm for the Icelandic horse.   Exciting competition, beautiful horses, great riders, tingling atmosphere, modern show grounds, the fun people and the awesome nature – all these and much more will make you want to come back again and again. Icelandic horse lovers from around the globe gather at the Landsmót. You will have the opportunity to meet some of Iceland’s best-known riders and breeders, and also horse enthusiasts from various countries.   You will see a selection of horses such as you have only dreamt of, with the "best of the best" leading the way.

Day 6 (July 2)

Today we travel to visit the golden circle and we will end up in Skalakot for our four day ride

(Includes breakfast, and dinner. Lunch on the road self-catered.)

Day 7 - 10 (July 3 to July 6) four day ride for the people that want to ride, side seeing and horse farm visits for those who do not come on the four day rides but have he possibility to take short rides on the farm

-- Riding Day 1

After breakfast you will get to know your riding guides and the horses you'll be riding. Today's ride will take you up the hills to wards the Volcano Eyafellayokull around Skálakot and down toward the sea. This is a 3 - 4 hour ride.

(Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.)

-- Riding Day 2

After breakfast you will head out for a ride to the beautiful Þórsmörk area national park. You will pass rivers and travel with loose horses beside you. This is a 5 - 6 hour ride. In the evening you will be staying in a cottage in Þórsmörk.

(Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.)

-- Riding Day 3

After breakfast you will ride within the Þórsmörk area. You will travel into the woods and over some rivers if they are passable. This is a 5 - 6 hour ride in total.

This evening you will stay again in Þórsmörk.

(Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.)

-- Riding Day 4

After breakfast you will journey home towards Skálakot. This is a 4 - 5 hour ride. This evening we will enjoy an awesome barbeque and some much deserved hot tubing!

(Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.)

Day 11 (July7)

Today we will head back to Reykjavik where you will have the opportunity to experience the Icelandic nightlife!

(Includes breakfast and dinner. Lunch self-catered.)

Day 12 (July 8)

You will have a couple hours today to shop for souvenirs before we bid you a warm farewell and transport you to the airport.

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Important Information:

                        - Alcoholic beverages are not included

                        - Each participant is responsible for obtaining travel insurance

                        - Riding clothes need to be dry cleaned

                        - Travelers will be notified by email of any trip or event changes

                        - Waivers have to be signed and faxed to Icelandic Horse World before departure. This                                waiver is to acknowledge that you understand and accept that there are risks involved                                  with the trip and you accept responsibility for yourself.

                        - please take two sets of medication

Package Rate:

Payment before February first CA$5,000 After February first $5,500 CA

Deposit of $2,000 to book. Final payment due by May 1st, 2011.

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Prices are in Canadian Dollars.

Disclaimer

This itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Icelandic Horse World disclaims responsibility for any loss, damage, accidents, sickness, or changes in schedules caused by weather, strikes or any other irregularity outside Icelandic Horse World's control.

2012  Icelandic Horse World's 5 day Wilderness packages and 2 day Weekend rides

Season is from May 1 to November 1
Indian summer season from September 11 to November 1


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Horses and Canadian wilderness complement each other in this 5 day riding package. See Itinerary for more information.

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In this weekend you will learn and experience the adventure of the icelandic horse

Schooling Weekends for Horse and Rider

For riders with or without their own horse to learn more about Gait training, competition riding, conformation and starting young horses

For more information go to www.icelandichorseworld.com or click on Icelandic Horse World Resort on the top of this page