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RIDING ON ICE – North T H Suitable for riders and non-riders alike his tour is ideal for couples or a group of friends with non-riders among them.  We stay at a professional horse farm cared for by our wonderful hosts Eyrún og Steingrímur. We stay at their beautiful home, ride during the day and go Northern Lights hunting during the night. We listen to Icelandic folk songs and folk stories and enjoy fantastic Icelandic food. Very good riding facilities with indoor riding arena are on site.  For the Non-riders we offer an alternative sightseeing programm. Only for expert riders ave you ever dreamed of speed tölt and flying pace on ice? Now you have the opportunity to join our partners Ingólfur and Unnur Erla at their farm Dýrfinnustaðir, home to the famous stallion Hágangur frá Narfastöðum. Their farm lies above the Héraðvötn, a lake like river formed by the glacial rivers Austari- and Vestari Jökulsá. In februar and mars these rivers are frozen solid and riding on ice – sometimes even inmoonlight and under the Northern Lights is an experience of a lifetime. Dates 2016: Sep 22 – 25 / Oct 6 - 9 & Oct 20 - 23 / Dec 1 - 4 Dates: Feb 23 – 26 / Mar 9 - 12 Dates 2017: Mar 2 - 5 & Mar 30 - Apr 2 / Sep 21 - 24 / Oct 19 – 22 & Oct 26 – 29 Type: Daytours from farm Dýrfinnustaðir Type:   Multi-day tour with daily rides   Duration:  4 days /3 nights/ 2 riding days (choice of riding instructions and trail rides) Level of expertise required:  from beginners to advanced in good physical shape Winter Riding Tours NORTHERN LIGHTS ADVENTURE Duration: 4 days / 2,5 riding days – Thursday - Sunday Level of expertise required: Only experienced riders in good physical shape. Area: Skagafjörður, North Iceland Area:  South Iceland Accommodation: 3 nights in made up beds in double rooms with shared facilities and hot tub. Accommodation: double/single  rooms with shared facilities on the farm/ Hotel accommodation in double/ single rooms with private facilities in Reykjavík Meals: Full board during the ride. Accommodation in Reykjavik not included but can be arranged. Meals: Full board during the tour. Max: 8 guests. Included: Fákasel Theater & Geothermal Natural bath Secret Lagoon Min: 4 guests. Optional: Sightseeing Tours for non-riders (min. 2) Guide: English speaking. Other languages upon request. Min/Max: 2 pax / 8 pax Group: International Guide: English and German speaking. Other languages upon request. Maximum Weight: 110 kg Group: International Maximum Weight: 110 kg  See itinerary at www.exploringiceland.is Tel: +354-519-1555 & 898-8903 [email protected] exploring ICELAND on horseback 32