Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The lovely farm Lýtingsstaðir, 20km south of Varmahlíð on Rte 752, has a great program
of hourly riding or longer multiday trips. It offers a great 'Stop and Ride' package that in-
cludes one night in a self-contained cottage and a two-hour ride for Ikr31,000 (two people,
including linen). Longer tours (from Ikr170,500 for six days) are also available.
Horse Shows
Horse farms in the area often host hour-long horse shows that showcase the five gaits of
the Icelandic horse, and detail the breed's history. Shows are usually scheduled for groups,
and individuals can then attend. Ask at the tourist office if you're interested, or contact the
farms direct.
weekly 'Horses & Heritage' evening program from
Lýtingsstaðir
, encompassing facts, stor-
ies and snacks (Ikr2500).
Sleeping & Eating
There are plenty of rural places to crash in the area; ask at the information centre. If you
are doing rafting or riding tours with Bakkaflöt or Lýtingsstaðir, note that they both have
excellent sleeping options. These are open to all; see websites for details.
Campsite
CAMPGROUND
(
http://tjoldumiskagafirdi.is
;
sites per person Ikr1100; mid-May-mid-Sep)
Follow the signs from the hotel to reach this secluded, sheltered spot above the town.
Hestasport Cottages
COTTAGES
( 453 8383;
www.riding.is/cottages
;
cottages for 2/4/6 Ikr23,100/32,400/38,500; )
Perched on the hill above Varmahlíð (follow the road past the town hotel), this cluster of
seven high-quality, self-contained timber cottages has good views, comfy rooms and a
very inviting stone hot-pot. There are photos of the interior of each cottage on Hestasport's
website; some sleep up to six.
Hótel Varmahlíð
HOTEL
( 453 8170;
www.hotelvarmahlid.is
;
s/d incl breakfast Ikr20,900/26,800;
)
