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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour: A Historical Adventure through Reykjavik's Delightful Landscapes
4.8
854 Ratings
Hafnarfjörður
Embark on a historical adventure through Reykjavik’s delightful landscapes on an Icelandic horseback riding tour. Connect with Icelandic history and experience the most authentic travel method in Iceland.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sörlaskeið 26 - Before the Lava Tour starts we organize the groups according to riding ability to ensure everyone gets an experience and adventure they want! The slow group will mostly walk and the faster group will ride at a faster pace. If you like to gallop we recommend our Viking tour or Viking Express tour. We recommend that children under the age of 12 stay in the slower group with their guardians unless they are used to riding horses. Our stables are located a short 20-minute drive outside of Reykjavik’s city center. This horseback riding tour is a perfect way to experience the versatility of Icelandic nature in only 2 hours.
What's Included
- Helmets, rubber boots, rain gear, and warm overalls provided
- Complimentary hot beverages: coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Pre-booked pick-up and drop-off from pick up points in Reykjavik, unless specified with tour option
Additional Information
Taking a ride on an Icelandic horse is a unique experience you shouldn’t miss when visiting. This activity ties you in with Icelandic history and gives you a taste of the country’s traditional mode of transportation. The Lava tour is especially recommended for both novice and skilled riders. This tour takes you through stunning landscapes featuring lava formations, lakes, and mountains. The duration of the tour is either 1.5 to 2 hours, or 4 hours if transfer is included, during which you can enjoy a comforting cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Equipment such as riding helmets, rubber boots, and appropriate clothing for different weather conditions are provided.
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Age limit is 8 years old
- Weight limit is 110kg/240lbs
- Used riding gear is not allowed on the tour or near the horses
- If you arrive in your own car please be at the stables 30 minutes before your tour starts
- Due to possible harm to unborn children pregnant women cannot ride on our tours
- All riders must be able to mount the horse by their own strength.
- In our tours up to two children or youth may travel with each adult, paying full fare
Location
Sörlaskeið 26
Sörlaskeið
If you are traveling on your own to our stables, please be there at least 30 min. prior to your tour departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Seaside21196160048
Jul 21, 2024
A true bucket list experience! - Such a special experience. The Icelandic horses are so beautiful and sweet tempered. The facility is very organized and comfortable. The staff at Ishestar are all highly professional and kind. They are very careful and patient in order to give you and the horses the best experience. I had sweet Sproti. The Viking tour was intermediate /advanced and about 3 hours across gorgeous landscape with lupines in full bloom. What I loved most is that the care of the horses is exceptional and they get plenty of time to roam freely out on the mountain side.
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Tuva_b
Jul 20, 2024
Amazing experience - The ride itself was delightful. We watched a short movie beforehand, got ourselves helmets and other optional gear that you could borrow if needed, and got right to getting a horse to ride. You are asked what kind of horse you prefer, and they find you the perfect one. I asked for a fast one, and I got exactly that.
They treat their horses kindly and with respect. It is obvious that they know their horses well, and I love that. I truly dislike when tourist agencies like this do not know their animals well, and treat them like garbage, but they do not. They treat them how they should be treated and I am happy with that.
I recommend this tour mainly for beginners. If you are more experienced, I recommend choosing another one that they have on their site. I will be coming back when I visit Iceland next time.
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999billc
Jul 18, 2024
Perfect - Guides were careful to match rider with the right horse. Group broke into two so that some could ride fast and others slow. Gear was perfect. Good ride on good trails. Guides stopped to take individual pictures. Competent a d friendly staff.
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Nathan_g
Jul 15, 2024
Beautiful, fantastic - The guides took care of riders from start to finish. My family was very impressed with the beauty and gentleness of the horses. The guides took photos for each group and chatted with us about the their practice of humanely treating their horses. They broke the groups up into experience levels so that each ride could enjoy their ride. It was a great experience.
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Lynn_s
Jul 14, 2024
Fun. Bang for the buck/kroner. - Interaction with staff. So knowledgeable, informative, and mannerly. No question I asked, wasn’t answered!
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Sarah_s
Jul 14, 2024
Well organized and well run by young helpful guides. - That the guides split the group into experienced and inexperienced riders after about 30 minutes on the trail is an excellent way to run this experience for everyone.
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U3359ulleahs
Jul 12, 2024
Perfect Horse Tour! - Such a fun day learning about the Icelandic horses, riding along gorgeous trails, and speaking with the guides. Thank you for having horses and trails to enjoy for every person in our family, from beginner to advanced riders!
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Patricia_s
Jul 10, 2024
Charming trip to meet the Icelandic horses. - A low key and fun introduction to the Icelandic horses. The staff love the horses, and can cater to newbies and youngsters. A relatively short ride. This is a big stable, there are smaller ones. A fun morning out.
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Kristi_b
Jul 9, 2024
Great experience - As a fairly experienced but timid rider, these horses were wonderful. Utmost trust. Great guides concerned for safety and good horsewomen. I was a little aghast at how nose-to-tail these horses liked to be. That doesn’t work in Colorado so well. Apparently these guys are good friends
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Christian_o
Jul 9, 2024
New experience for all of... - New experience for all of us. It was a little slow and a lot of people in the group, so not much chance to interact and ride together as a family. Would probably go out of Reykjavík further out in the country next time. The guides were super nice and friendly and the price was okay.
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