Thanks SO MUCH for the candid, informative updates. I was kind of questioning the horseback ride due to back issues (although I was told the horses are WAY gentle). But if they don't change the experience from what you did, I may just opt out. We shall see what future Adventurers report!
I am SO GLAD the glacier hike was a good experience for you!! And yes, weather in Iceland appears to be seriously variable, and something you just can't account for. Hopefully they'll come up with some sort of alternative activity in the future.
Thanks again!! The glacier pic looks *so* very cool! Can you say what the criteria was between doing the faster group vs. the slower group?
The horse back ride could easily be skipped unless they change it. We were told that they are better trails for smaller groups. I just asked someone who did the slower walk, and she said they didn’t do the biggest incline that we did, but they did do some very exciting climbs.