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Escape the crowds and experience the Icelandic horse like never before on our new Exclusive Private Tour. Experience the Icelandic horse surrounded by amazing nature right outside Reykjavík’s city center. Our friendly horses and specially trained guides will take you on a horseback riding tour on excellent riding paths where you can experience the unique Icelandic horse while enjoying beautiful scenery full of lava fields and green hillsides.⁣ ⁣⁣
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This ride is tailored for individuals, families, or groups who together want to enjoy riding the Icelandic horse. The ride is suitable for beginners as well as advanced riders as we will select horses in accordance with your riding experience and adapt the pace of the ride to your wishes. The ride usually lasts for 50-60 minutes, if you wish for a longer ride, please contact us.⁣
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After the ride, you are of course welcome to take your time and relax in our cosy riding center where you can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, or tea. You can browse our selection of horse-related souvenirs in our store or visit our stables and horse paddocks where you can pet and say goodbye to your horse of the day.⁣ ⁣ We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the Icelandic horse.

 

At Íshestar we take pride in our⁣ service and do our utmost to provide safe and enjoyable tours for our guests.⁣ ⁣ We look forward to showing you the Icelandic horse in its⁣ natural surroundings!

 

The cost per individual is 26,900 ISK.  However, a reduced rate of 19,900 ISK per person applies when there are two or more riders.

DURATION

The riding tour will take approximately 50 minutes and can be extended upon request (before the tour)

RIDING SKILLS

The pace and level of difficulty will be adapted to your needs and wishes and therefore the tour is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced riders.

DEPARTURE

Upon request, please email info@ishestar.is

PICK UP

This is a self-drive tour, but we offer pick-up/drop-off service on demand (please contact us for details)

AGE LIMIT

We do not recommend this tour for children under 7 years old (unless they have previous riding experience)

BOOK NOW

From 19.900

     

    ATTENTION

    • The age limit to ride on this tour is 7 years old. Children 14 years or older need written parental permission to ride alone.
    • The weight limit for all our tours is 110 kg/240 lbs.
    • It is the responsibility of each rider to assess whether they are physically able to take part in the trip, including getting on and off the horses of their own accord.
    • If you are arriving in your own car, please be at our stable 30 minutes before departure.

    WHATS INCLUDED

    • Riding helmets, rubber boots, and rain-wear/warm outfit during the ride.
    • Trained guides who speak multiple languages (English, Scandinavian and German).
    • Please note that it is not allowed to ride with backpacks or bags but Íshestar provides complimentary safety boxes at the stables for valuables.

    FAQ

    WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME ON THE TOUR?

    We recommend 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.

    WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT ON A RIDER?

    Maximum weight for a rider is 110kg/242lb.

    CAN I WEAR MY OWN RIDING CLOTHES?

    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.

    Please understand 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: www.mast.is

    HOW DO I BOOK?

    You can book online on our website or by contacting Íshestar by email daytours@ishestar.is or by telephone +354 555 7000

    WHEN AM I GOING TO BE PICKED UP?

    If you purchase pick-up, it 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.

    MY PICK UP LOCATION IS NOT ON THE LIST?

    Please contact us at daytours@ishestar and we will try to find a pick-up location near you.

    HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO I NEED TO BOOK?

    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.

    WHEN WILL I BE BACK AT MY HOTEL?

    Usually, you will be back at your hotel around an hour after the tour ends.

    WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR DAY TOURS?

    Included in all our day tours:
    Riding helmets, rubber boots, rain-wear, or a warm outfit during the ride.
    Our tour guides are English and Scandinavian-speaking, some speak German.
    See tour programs for details on what is included in combination tours.