Icelandic Horse Tour: Discover Skagafjörður's Scenic Beauty

Experience the beauty of Skagafjörður on a family-friendly horse riding tour. Discover the Icelandic horse and enjoy a scenic ride in a mythical region known for its stunning landscape.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Hestasport Reception - Cottages and Riding Tours - One hour riding tour

What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • Riding helmet
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Provided rain jackets/trousers if needed
Additional Information

The perfect introduction to Icelandic horses awaits on this tour! Allow yourself a pitstop in your Icelandic adventure to explore Skagafjörður, a legendary locale for Icelandic horses. The picturesque environment by the Svartá river, nestled among towering mountains, offers a fantastic backdrop for horseback riding and learning about our equine…

Location
Hestasport Reception - Cottages and Riding Tours
Meeting is 30 minutes before departure. In Varmahlíð, you turn off Ringroad no.1 onto road no. 752. When you are on road no. 752, our office is the first building on the left (150 m from the junction). It’s a white and blue painted building. The GPS coordinates are: N 65°32,744′ W 19°26,338′.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Barbora_g
Jul 13, 2024
Nice experience - The guide was nice, horses gentle and we rode in an interesting country crossing the river on the horses.
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Kelly_d
Jul 5, 2024
Wonderful experience - From the woman checking us in to the guide and our horses, wonderful experience! The trail was beautiful through a stream and along a canyon with wildflowers.
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856octavianf
May 1, 2024
The most loved place in Iceland by us! - The most loved place in Iceland by us! This was probably our 7th time, and anytime we go, we stop here as well. Staff, cabins and the hut-tub are amazing, not to mentioned there is a water park down the road as you enter the town from Hestasport. The town by the fjord and the roads around the fjords are also a great attraction.
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Misstoto
Oct 8, 2023
Top experience in Iceland, great for families - We went on the 1 hour tour as a family with our 6yo and 9yo in October and it was my younger one's top experience in Iceland! We are inexperienced riders and the entire family enjoyed it. It is unlike any other trail rides we've done before in the US where the horses are nose to tail. There is wide open space and sometimes the horses do veer off but are still in the group- very fun. The horses are gentle and lovable and you can feel their own personalities. And the views are spectacular. We even experienced the tolt and it was both exciting and felt safe. The guides were wonderful, calm, and patient. In case this is helpful to some to make the decision: it was a full 1 hour on horseback, not counting the initial helmet fitting and getting matched to a horse. We crossed a river, stopped briefly at a beautiful waterfall, and walked on along a ridge- it was definitely an adventure for all of us, esp. for my 6yo. I'm already plotting to come back!
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Atomoovka
Sep 3, 2023
fantastic experience! - Our experience with Hestasport was amazing ! This is a small, family owned company and we felt taken care of. Instructors chose horses based on our skills and provided a customized experience. We went on a ride along the river, climbing a small hill and ended up by a beautiful waterfall. We booked a 1.5h group tour for a family of 3 and because there were no other bookings at that time, we ended up having a private tour. A fantastic experience!
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Teresad231
Aug 7, 2023
Fun ride! - Fantastic experience- our guide was great, horses had great temperaments, well managed facility. Loved the small group of three riders with one guide.
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Connie_w
Jul 15, 2023
Wonderful experience! - Wonderful horseback riding experience for our family of 4 (2 children, age 8 and 11). It felt very safe and the horses were super sweet. Beautiful scenery and friendly and helpful staff! Highly recommend!
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Jennifer
Jun 22, 2023
Short but satisfying - We had a lovely 30-minute ride on well-behaved Icelandic horses. The time flew by and we wished we had booked an hour instead! The guides were friendly and patient and helped us have a lovely time. It was especially nice for our young teens who didn't have any horse experience before.
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Adventure81756
Jul 24, 2024
Scenic experience - This was a fun activity as a family on our trip to Iceland. They provided all the gear necessary & even fly nets, which was a lifesaver. The scenery is beautiful as you’re riding - through a meadow, a stream, and several places where you can have the horse do its unique Icelandic trot. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Leolp8239pf
Jul 7, 2024
Beginner friendly - Nice and welcoming ride tour for three complete beginners. The guide was very chatty and friendly. We got to try the famous tölt which was a lot of fun!
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