About Us
Syðra-Skörðugil is a small family-run company, located in the heart of Skagafjörður in North Iceland. The family consists of husband and wife, Elvar Einarsson and Fjóla Viktorsdóttir and their daughters Ásdís Ósk, Viktoría Eik and Sigríður Elva. All of which are involved in the family-business of Syðra-Skörðugil We offer our guests short riding tours, multi-day riding packages and accommodation.
Our short riding tours will take you through beautiful surroundings, and is a wonderful way to explore Skagafjorður if you have limited time. Our horses are well-trained and are suitable for riders with no previous experience.
If you are an experienced rider and would like to experience an authentic horse riding adventure, we recommend any of our multi-day tour packages. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the true essence of the Icelandic horse farm life.
Our guesthouse features 5 clean and simple bedrooms. All guests at our guesthouse have access to a cosy living area, a beautiful terrace with outdoor furniture and a hot tub.
About Us
Syðra-Skörðugil is a small family-run company, located in the heart of Skagafjörður in North Iceland. The family consists of husband and wife, Elvar Einarsson and Fjóla Viktorsdóttir and their daughters Ásdís Ósk, Viktoría Eik and Sigríður Elva. All of which are involved in the family-business of Syðra-Skörðugil We offer our guests short riding tours, multi-day riding packages and accommodation.
Our short riding tours will take you through beautiful surroundings, and is a wonderful way to explore Skagafjorður if you have limited time. Our horses are well-trained and are suitable for riders with no previous experience.
If you are an experienced rider and would like to experience an authentic horse riding adventure, we recommend any of our multi-day tour packages. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the true essence of the Icelandic horse farm life.
Our guesthouse features 5 clean and simple bedrooms. All guests at our guesthouse have access to a cosy living area, a beautiful terrace with outdoor furniture and a hot tub.
Short Riding Tours
Pleasure ride
During this 1-hour guided riding tour, you get to know the Icelandic horse in his natural environment. We will ride in the fields of Syðra-Skörðugil.
1 hour
April - October
No experience needed
Riding and safety equipment included
Age limit is 6 years old
Weight limit is 120 kg
8.500 ISK
Magical Ride
In this guided riding tour, we ride through the fields of Skörðugil towards the river Skarðsá where we softly tölt our horses along the riverbank.
2 hours
April - October
No experience needed
Riding and safety equipment included
Age limit is 6 years old
Weight limit is 120 kg
11.500 ISK
Multi-day Tours
Riding lessons and excursions
This winter we will offer this combination tour that features riding instructions, along with excursions in Skagafjördur.
4 Days
Experienced Riders Only
Riding and safety equipment included
EUR 1850
Winter adventures in Skagafjörður
Become a part of the Syðra-Skörðugil family in this excursion. Private riding lessons are included.
4 Days
Experienced Riders Only
Riding and safety equipment included
EUR 1600
Mystic Merkigil Canyon
Merkigil is a very peaceful area, so it’s perfect to get away from the stress and the traffic and join us on this amazing tour.
6 Days
Experienced Riders Only and Good Physical Condition
Riding and safety equipment included
EUR 1950
Sheep Round-up
Come up with us to the mountains Staðarfjöll to collect our sheep that have been enjoying the summer. Get to know the farm life first hand.
4 Days
Experienced Riders Only and Good Physical Condition
Riding and safety equipment included
EUR 1800
Horse Round-up
Every year we take our mares with foals and the young horses to the mountains to rest. In this tour, we ride to collect them for the winter.
5 Days
Experienced Riders Only and Good Physical Condition
Riding and safety equipment included
EUR 1700
Laufskálaarétt tour
Join us for the biggest horse roundup in Skagafjörður. We ride with the locals and bring home their horses to the roundup.
4 Days
Experienced Riders Only
Riding and safety equipment included
EUR 1500
Our Reviews
Accommodation
Our homely guesthouse contains 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, a living room with a leather sofa and a 42″ flat screen. By the house is a beautiful terrace with good garden furniture, a BBQ and a hot tub.
The house accommodates 14 people with ready-made rooms and breakfast.
Syðra-Skörðugil
Location
Syðra-Skörðugil is in the heart of Skagafjörður located in the North of Iceland. The farm is located on road 75 between Varmahlíð and Sauðárkrókur. Just a few minutes from Road number 1.
Skagafjörður is very well known for all the activities in the area such as horseback riding, river rafting and etc. In Skagafjörður you can also visit many museums, go bathing in nature pools, see waterfalls and explore the amazing bird live we have in the area. Go sailing and climbing in our beautiful islands is also something you should not miss out on.
Get all necessary information about Skagafjörður on the area’s website.
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Syðra-Skörðugili
560 Varmahlíð
Iceland
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Kennitala: 141172-3879
VSK: 53126