Icelandic Horseback Riding and Whale Watching Tour

Experience the thrill of horseback riding through Icelandic moors and lava fields, then embark on a whale watching cruise in Faxaflói Bay. Suitable for all abilities.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Begin your adventure with a pickup from your Reykjavik hotel and head to the stables located just outside the city. During the drive, discover fascinating facts about Iceland’s native horses, a breed that traces its lineage back to horses brought to the island in the 10th century. These small horses are renowned for their tölt, a four-beat gait that…

What's Included
  • Onboard Wi-Fi
  • Use of warm overalls during the boat tour
  • Free retry ticket for the whale watching tour if no sightings occur
  • Complimentary hot beverages post-horse riding tour
  • Expert guides on all tours
  • Provided gear for horseback riding, including helmet, boots, and all-weather clothing
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (unless otherwise stated)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel transfers (available for an additional fee - please contact supplier directly).
Additional Information

Embark on an Icelandic horse riding adventure and whale watching expedition, all in one day trip from Reykjavik. This experience, which is appropriate for any skill level, begins with a serene 1.5-2 hour horse ride through tranquil moors and rugged lava terrains. Take a leisurely lunch break at Reykjavik’s Old Harbour before setting sail across the…

Location
Ishestar Horse Riding Centre
Sörlaskeið
If you would like the optional hotel pick-up for an additional fee (3.500 ISK per person), Íshestar will pick you up starting at 9:00. If you are self-driving we kindly ask that you arrive to the stables no later than 9:30. The stables are a 20 minute drive from the city center.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mansi_p
Sep 27, 2024
Amazing Experience!!! - Both Horse Riding and Whale watching was an amazing experience for us! Truly recommend booking this combo.
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Nancy_v
Jul 7, 2024
Riding and whale watching ! - We had an amazing ride and the landscape was beautiful ! The guides were friendly and helpful. They even split us into groups based on riding experience and ability so I would recommend this to even experienced riders. Icelandic ponies are so much fun to ride! We had four whale sightings on our tour too !
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Martha_r
Apr 19, 2024
Full day - I thoroughly enjoyed riding the horses. I wish we could’ve tried out more gaits than we did. And we found a few humpbacks and spent time with them and the birds. We also saw a porpoise and some puffins.
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Juliet_m
Dec 29, 2023
Sunrise horse riding experience-amazing! - The guides on the riding experience….. amazing team effort from the all, even with the most awkwardly inexperienced rider like me…… they were great and very attentive. Watching the sun rise on a horse; beautiful scenery and snow was a memory I’ll never forget.
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Christopher_r
Dec 18, 2023
Horse riding - Whale watching was unfortunately cancelled due to the weather but horse riding in the snow was amazing. Staff were brilliant.
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Srinivas_m
Nov 11, 2023
Great experience - Very good locations and operators were really good in their service! Everything is expensive in Iceland but thinis worth it. Highly recommend.
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Polly_b
Oct 6, 2023
The boat was very... - The boat was very comfortable, the commentator was fun and knowledgeable. I appreciated the efficiency of your whole operation.
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Elizabeth_m
Sep 24, 2023
Horses and Volcanoes - This excursion was amazing! The staff at the stable was kind and patient with inexperienced riders while letting equestrians have a truly exhilarating experience. Do not miss this!
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Vladislav_k
Jan 15, 2024
Horses was great... - Horses was great experience, just a horses I would rate all 5 stars Whale watch was not good due to fog weather and I believe they was supposed to cancell( never saw whales) they said I can reschedule for free next time but I had no availability in my schedule due other activities were scheduled I dont think I will be in Island soon again , disappointed
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Dennisdonald
Sep 18, 2023
Nice horse riding experience. - Horseback riding was very well done and an enjoyable experience. Guide even took me on a solo ride in order to ride faster than the group. Unfortunately, we saw NO whales on the whale watching trip.
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From $208
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).