Required riding experience
Intermediate/experienced. This is a fast-paced trip, ideal for thrill-seekers! You need to be confident and comfortable walking, trotting, cantering, and galloping in open terrain, and be in good physical shape. Maximum of 15 riders per group.
Dates & Pricing
12 to 18 July 2027 – Across the Peninsula (Budget Farmhouse Option): €2,420 Shared Room | €3,125 Private Room
18 to 24 July 2027 – Across the Peninsula: €2,975 Shared Room (Private Bathroom) | €3,940 Private Room (Private Bathroom)
24 to 28 July 2027 – Across the Peninsula (Shorter Trip): €2,180 Shared Room (Private Bathroom)
30 July to 5 August 2027 – Across the Peninsula: €2,975 Shared Room (Private Bathroom) | €3,940 Private Room (Private Bathroom)
5 to 11 August 2027 – Across the Peninsula: €2,975 Shared Room (Private Bathroom) | €3,940 Private Room (Private Bathroom)
New trip dates are released regularly due to high demand - check out our booking page for all dates! For questions feel free to fill out our contact form, or email tereza@hoovesaroundtheworld.com!
Included: Transfer from BSÍ Reykjavík to the farm and back, 3 meals per day, 5.5 days of riding, accommodation, non-alcoholic beverages, and on the last night of the trip alcoholic beverages are included too!
Excluded: Airfare and transport to BSÍ Reykjavík, insurance, alcoholic beverages.
To book your spot, a 20% deposit is required.
Trips do not include travel insurance - we recommend getting Global Rescue insurance for your trip.
The farm is a small, family-run business and we are proud to continue the family tradition of providing our guests with an unforgettable and personalized experience of nature and the history of Snæfellsnes, as well as introducing them to the near-mythical being that is the Icelandic horse.
Our family has shared a deep connection with horses over generations. Along with our dogs, these magnificent animals are an integral part of our family. Each horse has its own unique character and receives individual care and attention. Living in large, open fields year-round, our herd grazes, runs, and plays to their heart’s content.
Pick-up Point: BSÍ Bus Terminal, Reykjavík at 2:00 PM.
International Airport: Keflavík (KEF). From KEF, take the airport bus shuttle directly to BSÍ Reykjavík (approx. 45-minute drive).
Flight Timing: Please book flights landing in Keflavík before 1:00 PM on Day 1, and departing no earlier than 5:00 PM on departure day.
Drive to Farm: The transfer from BSÍ to our farm takes between 2 to 2.5 hours.
The luxurious lodge features beautiful rooms with private bathrooms and a spacious hall with a warm, rustic home feeling. Enjoy magnificent views of the Snæfellsjökull glacier and the ocean coast right outside your window, along with 24/7 access to both an outdoor sauna and jacuzzi to unwind after long days in the saddle. Looking for a budget-friendly option? Let us know if you'd like details on our cozy, rustic Farmhouse stay!
The Icelandic climate can be unpredictable, so layers and proper gear are crucial! Expect the possibility of rain, cold temperatures, and wind, but also sunshine and warm weather. We advise bringing warm, water-resistant clothing and plenty of spares. We provide full rain gear, rubber riding boots, and riding helmets. The rest is up to you, so bring your sweaters, jackets, gloves, and hats. As well as anything else you can think of. If you intend on wearing anything that has been in any prior contact with horses outside of Iceland, we ask that you follow the guidelines of The Icelandic food and veterinary authority. Helmets are compulsory. We have a large variety of helmets here, but we do encourage everyone who wants to bring their own helmet.
Biosecurity Regulations: To protect the unique Icelandic horse population, strictly no used leather boots or leather pants/chaps are allowed on the farm. Any non-leather riding equipment that has been in contact with horses outside of Iceland must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected according to The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority guidelines. New leather items or gear used exclusively in Iceland are welcome!
I will send a proper packing list closer to the date.
Enjoy high-quality, locally sourced Icelandic meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Ingredients come from our community of small family farms and local fishermen: free-roaming local lamb, fresh fish caught by neighbors, and local dairy and vegetables.
Breakfast & Packed Lunches: A generous morning spread where you'll also build your own packed trail lunch to carry in your saddlebags.
Dinners: Served family-style as a group each evening at the lodge.
Dietary Needs: We happily accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets with advance notice!
Beverages: Juices, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and water are provided throughout. Beer/wine is available for purchase, with complimentary drinks served on our final night celebration!
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula—often called "Iceland in Miniature"—offers some of the most varied terrain on Earth. On this point-to-point journey, we ride native Icelandic horses from the southwestern coast all the way across to the northeastern coast. You'll witness awe-inspiring glaciers, sweep across endless clay-sand beaches, traverse ancient lava fields, cross ocean cliffs, splash through rivers and waterfalls, navigate steep mountain passes, and gallop through vibrant seas of purple lupine flowers.
You’ll catch, groom, and tack up your own horse each day with our guidance! We find this hands-on routine builds a deep, meaningful bond between rider and horse throughout the week.
This route can be ridden in either direction depending on weather, tides, and pasture logistics, so we choose our exact direction spontaneously! For photos and videos of each day, please have a look on our Instagram! Keep in mind that the daily hours in the saddle mentioned below include the breaks. Per day you'll have one longer break for lunch, and several shorter breaks to rest the horses.
Day 1
Pick-up at 2PM at BSÍ Reykjavík. Arrival at the accommodation in the afternoon, get settled in your room, have a quick snack, and off we go for a test-ride! The guides will assign horses based on experience level, and will take their time during this first ride of 1 to 2 hours to check your riding ability, and to see if you get along with your horse. This is also the time for you to let the guides know if you do want to switch to another horse, as afterwards we will start the point-to-point trail and switching to a different horse will be more complicated. After the ride you'll go back to the accommodation for dinner and possibly a dip in the jacuzzi or sauna!
Hours in the saddle: 1-2.
Day 2
During breakfast you will also prepare your lunch to be taken with you in the saddle bags. There are lots of different options for breakfast (and therefore lunch) every day, and you'll enjoy your packed lunch out in the wild when you take your lunch break with the horses. On this first full day of riding you'll ride along incredible cliffs, through rivers and fields, and over the tops of waterfalls! This day consists of one spectacular view after another. The pace is not as fast as the next days due to the terrain, so you have some time to get used to the powerful Icelandic horses. Even though the pace is less fast than other days, you'll still get some tölts and gallops in! After lunch, you'll ride back to the accommodation over dirt roads which are perfect for discovering the true speed and power of the Icelandic horse. After that it's time to enjoy another incredible dinner and relax at the accommodation.
Hours in the saddle: 4.
Day 3
On day 3 you'll start the day with riding along the road for a bit, and soon you'll go up into the mountains before crossing the road one more time to get to the beach. Here, the scenery suddenly changes from magnificent mountains and the big glacier to endless sand. You'll have a short break to rest the horses, and then it's time to race along the wild coast of Iceland! You'll ride along the beach for about 1.5 hours (it's the longest beach in Iceland!), and then ride the last half hour through the fields to where the horses will sleep that night. After setting the horses free in their gigantic pasture, you'll be driven back to the accommodation for dinner and relaxation. Note that timing for beach rides depends on the tide schedule; on shorter or low-tide windows, we’ll have extra free time for local hikes, town walks, or visiting local wool shops.
Hours in the saddle: 4–5.
Day 4
After breakfast, you'll be driven back to the horses, tack up, and make your way back onto the beach for lots and lots of fast, thrilling gallops! At the end of the ride, you'll tölt back inland over a dirt road all the way to the horses' field for the night. As we're riding further and further across the peninsula, the drive back from the horses to the accommodation gets a bit longer—on Day 4 it takes about 30 minutes, which is perfect for a post-ride nap before dinner and the hot tub! Depending on the tide we will ride in the morning or the afternoon, so you'll have the option to do some excursions on foot, for example going to the nearby cliff, which we highly recommend! The guides will also happily take you to a nearby town to check out the incredible wool sweaters they make in Iceland.
Hours in the saddle: 4.
Day 5
After another fantastic breakfast, it's time to drive to the horses again for our big peninsula crossing! Today you'll be riding into and across the mountains to the northern coast of the peninsula. It's a technical ride with lots of rough terrain to navigate through. Wherever we can, we'll tölt, canter, and gallop to cover as much ground as possible. Over dirt roads, through forests, and climbing up the mountain pass—including a brief 20-minute hike on foot where the trail is too steep to ride—you'll ride past volcanoes and lava fields, eventually descending into magnificent lupine fields (lupin season is June and July). At the end of the day, you'll cross the road to the horses' final destination on the rugged northern coast, leave them in their pasture, and take the shuttle back to the lodge. It's incredible to see how diverse the scenery is on this peninsula, and how different both sides are.
Hours in the saddle: 7–8.
Day 6
The final full day of Hooves Around Iceland! You'll get to explore the northern side of the peninsula on horseback, taking the time to ride around the spectacular area of Helgafellssveit. You'll ride through lupine fields and volcanic rock formations, and enjoy one last unforgettable gallop across the landscape. After this beautiful final ride, it's time to say goodbye to the horses and leave them to rest in their lush field. Back at the lodge, we get to try local Icelandic beverages, with alcoholic drinks included on this final night to celebrate an incredible week!
Hours in the saddle: 7-8
Day 7
Departure day. Drop off at 2PM at BSÍ Reykjavík, and time to say goodbye after a memorable trip!
