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Horse-riding adventure, south coast, Iceland
[…] Riding tours at Efri-Ulfsstaoir Farm, about two hours’ drive southeast of Reykjavik, use yoga and mindfulness practices to help to create a connection between horse and rider. Heading out on sturdy Icelandic steeds (while draped in a woollen cloak for ultimate Viking vibes), you’ll have views of four active volcanoes — Hekla, Eyjafjallajokull, Tindfjallajokull and Eldfell — from the saddle, and you may spot the northern lights on winter rides. Drawing on Norse mythology and the Icelandic sagas to bring the surroundings to life, the owner Hordur Bender tailors each tour to guests’ skill levels, from one-hour beginner rides to more challenging half-day adventures around the valleys and black sand beaches beyond the farm. It’s possible to stay overnight at the farm, in one of four simple but smart timber cabins, or at Jacob’s House, a 1923 cottage renovated in fire-and-ice style […]
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