Details & Itinerary
Ride with us and enjoy peaceful Merkigil. We ride from our farm Syðra-Skörðugil to Merkigil and back. The beautiful Merkigil is a canyon that is located by the river Austari-Jökulsá in Austurdalur. The farm Merkigil is located by the canyon that is our destination.
Merkigil is well known for the beautiful landscape, in and around the canyon Merkigil by the glacier river Austari-Jökulsá. It 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.
About The Tour
6 days
16. - 21. August 2023 - sold out / 24-29 July 2024 - available
Good riding skills are needed and good physical condition.
14 year old age limit
EUR 2950
Included
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the tour
- Accommodation for 5 nights
- Riding equipment, saddle, bridles, helmet, raincoats
- All transportation during the riding tour
Not included
- Flights to and from Iceland
- Alcohol beverages
- Riding clothes: pants, boots, jacket, gloves and etc.
Transportation
Upon arrival at Keflavík airport, it is easy to use the Flybus service to a hotel or guesthouse of your own choice in Reykjavík for the first night. If needed, we can help with booking a room before and/or after the tour.
Cancellation and refunds
- You pay 10% of the price when you book a tour and the rest is paid upon your arrival.
- You are considered to have the activity or the service delivered as soon as it begins.
- If you are not satisfied with our activity or our service you should inform us immediately and we will try to meet your request, if reasonable.
- It is the responsibility of the buyer and the group that he pays for, that they have the knowledge and physical ability, where applicable, to use the activity or the service we provide.
Book Now
To book this tour, please fill out the form below and we will contact you. Please note that the tour has not been confirmed until you have received an email confirmation from us.
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Ferðaþjónustan Syðra Skörðugil
Kennitala: 141172-3879
VSK: 53126