Iceland review - 2016, Page 131

The Icelandic
Horse
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SPECIAL PROMOTION
Located on the unmistakable south Snæfellsnes coast, under the
watchful eye of Snæfellsjökull glacier, Stóri Kambur is a riding
center that really cares for its horses—and for its customers.
Visitors to Stóri Kambur can choose from one or two-hour-long
rides along one of the most visually stimulating coastlines anywhere
in Europe. Southern Snæfellsnes is very sparsely populated, which
makes it the ideal place to enjoy some real peace and quiet.
IN GOOD HANDS
Stóri Kambur is a friendly, family-run business, serving inexperienced
riders as well as expert equestrians. You don’t need to be a cowboy
to enjoy the unique pleasure of horseback sightseeing!
At Stóri Kambur you’ll find the horses are well cared for and
have a happy life—and this is largely due to the fact that they have
all winter off to relax every year, which means they look forward to
the return of the riders. Stóri Kambur is only open from June 1 to
September 15, and that’s just how the horses like it.
Whether you’re just passing through, or if you choose to stay
awhile by renting the comfortable studio apartment on site, you
won’t regret a stop at Stóri Kambur and a memorable horse ride
along the sandy beach, with an uninterrupted view of Snæfellsjökull
and out across Faxaflói bay. Perfect!
storikambur.is
Icelandic
Horse World
If you want to get to know the Icelandic horse while traveling in
Iceland, you have come to the right place. On the horse breed-
ing farm Skeiðvellir, a one-hour drive from Reykjavík, we offer a
wide selection of riding tours in small groups to guarantee you
a unique adventure. The available tours range from one hour to
a full day trip, and we have suitable horses for both beginners
and advanced riders. Explore the beautiful landscape of South
Iceland on horseback and enjoy unforgettable views of glaciers
and volcanoes.
Location: Skeiðvellir, 851 Hella
Tel: +354 899-5619
Website: iceworld.is
Email: info@iceevents.is
Open: all year round
Riding the Coast
The Snæfellsnes
peninsula is
stunningly
beautiful, and
there’s no better
way to see it than
on horseback.
Herríðarhóll
Riding Tours and Accommodation
Easily accessible on a paved road, 80 km from Reykjavík,
we are a family-owned business, offering riding tours in small
groups, with guidance in English and German. Our horses are
well trained and we welcome both new and experienced riders.
The farm is beautifully situated between the river Þjórsá and
Gíslholtsvatn lake, with a spectacular view of Langjökull glacier
and the volcano Hekla. Visit us only for a ride, or choose a week
long stay, including several days of riding, airport transfers, room
and board and sightseeing tours by car.
Location: : Herríðarhóll, 851 Hella
Tel: : +354 899-1759 and +354 487-5252
Website: : herridarholl.is
Email: herridarholl@herridarholl.is
Open: June 1-September 15