Horseback riding tour for experienced riders!
Experience the versatility of the Icelandic horse as you ride straight into the Reykjanes preservation area from our stables in Hafnarfjörður. You will explore an ancient lava field, pause at the refreshing Kaldá river, and visit the “holy mountain” Helgafell along with its surrounding dormant volcanic area—all guided by one of our experienced team members.
Please note: This tour is designed for strong intermediate riders who are confident and in control at all gaits. Routes may vary depending on the season and weather to ensure the best possible experience for everyone.
We look forward to showing you the Icelandic Horse in its natural surroundings!
We reccomend that you bring warm gloves and a thin hat that can fit under the riding helmet. Included in the price is that you can borrow a helmet, warm overall or rain coat and rain pants as well as rubber boots.
Maximum weight for a rider is 110kg/242lb.
Riding clothes. Riding gear (riding trousers, jackets, etc.) needs to be washed (40°C) or dry cleaned. Items which can not be washed or dry cleaned (riding boots, riding hats) need to be cleaned and disinfected at least five days prior to arriving in Iceland. The Icelandic Veterinary Authority recommends the broad-spectrum disinfectant Virkon S for disinfection. Used riding gloves, whips, saddles, bridles, chaps and other used leather gear may not be brought into the country.
Kindly note that these precautions are necessary because there are no contagious animal diseases in Iceland. Horses are not vaccinated and are therefore susceptible to infectious agents from abroad. Please help us to protect Iceland’s fragile nature! For further information please take a look at: Import of riding equipment | Matvælastofnun
You can book online on our website or by contacting Íshestar by email daytours@ishestar.is or by phone +354 555 7000
Pick up starts at a certain time for each tour (see information box above) the driver has to pick up other guests as well but please be ready at your location at the given pick up time and if you have any trouble call us +354 555 7000. Please note that riding tours at Mið-Grund and Grimsstaðir do not include transfer as they are Meet on location-only tours.
Please contact us at daytours@ishestar and we will try to find a pick-up location near you. Please note that riding tours at Mið-Grund and Grimsstaðir do not include transfer as they are Meet on location-only tours.
We recommend booking a couple of days in advance just to make sure that we have free spaces on the day you wish to arrive.
Usually, you will be back at your hotel around an hour after the tour ends.
Please note that riding tours at Mið-Grund and Grimsstaðir do not include transfer as they are Meet on location-only tours.
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