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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

1. From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

Seeing Iceland’s volcanic fields on a horse, with local guides who know the area like the back of their hands on this 1.5-2 hour horse-riding excursion from Reykjavík, with optional hotel transfers. Enjoy friendly horses on excellent riding paths at the Íshestar Stables in Hafnarfjörður. Ride through lava fields and along beautiful green hillsides. Look for different rock formations in the lava while experiencing the special gait of these horses, known as tölt. The Íshestar Stables are unique in Iceland with fantastic facilities set in beautiful surroundings just outside the town of Hafnarfjörður, about a 20-minute drive from Reykjavík. The facilities and the fascinating area provide endless opportunities for riding, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The changing room of the Stables is well-equipped. All customers are provided with warm overalls, rain gear, riding boots, and helmets in their sizes. The Íshestar staff take pride in finding horses to suit individual needs, as well as secure the safety of everybody.

From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

2. From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

The Íshestar Stables is set in the lovely countryside just outside the town of Hafnarfjörður, which is around a 10-minute drive from Reykjavík. The facilities and the surrounding area provide endless opportunities for horse riding, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The Centre welcomes individuals, families, and groups of all kinds who want to enjoy themselves outdoors. The Viking Tour Express horse riding excursion is offered daily at 13:00, throughout the year. This 5-hour trip is only recommended for strong intermediate riders. Riders need to be comfortable and in control at all paces. The amount of actual riding time is around 2.5-3 hours, including stops. The minimum age for participation is 12 years. All guests are provided with warm overalls, raingear, riding boots, and helmets in the appropriate size. The Íshestar staff take pride in finding horses to suit individual needs as well as ensure the safety of all participants. Please note that backpacks, bags, or large cameras cannot be taken with you on the ride, but there are safety boxes at the Riding Centre where you can store valuables. For your safety please note that anyone under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs will not be permitted on the riding tour. Also, due to possible damage to an unborn child in the case of an accident, pregnant women are not permitted on the tour. All guests join the riding tour of their own free will and inform the tour guide of any conditions that might affect their ability to participate in the tour. If a group is divided during the ride parents must stay in the same group as their children. Weight limit for the tour is 110 kilograms or 250 pounds.

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What people are saying about Hafnarfjörður

Wir machten sehr gute Erfahrungen mit dieser Tour. Die Pferde werden sehr gut behandelt, sind in sehr guter Verfassung und auch die Guides waren sehr freundlich und bemüht. Mein Freund saß noch nie auf einem Pferd und konnte aber ohne Probleme mit den Anweisungen der Guides reiten - heißt also auch für unerfahrene Menschen absolut empfehlenswert! Die Guides haben sich Mühe geben, dass richtige Pferd je nach Reiterfahrung auszusuchen und haben verständlich erklärt, wie man das Pferd behandelt und reitet (vor allem auch für unerfahrene Reiter). Die Gruppe wurde nach kurzer Kennenlern-Tour in die schnellere und langsamere Gruppe getrennt und beim schnelleren reiten wurde auch zum Wohl des Tieres eine kurze Pause eingelegt. Tolle Tour, hat uns sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Kann ich nur empfehlen!

The horses are beautiful They are gentle and very smooth riding horses I really enjoyed this activity even though I was cold I felt relaxed

A lovely farm and beautiful, sweet horses. The team really cares about them

The tour guides were nice and the scenery was beautiful!

It was absolutely amazing, very kind and gentle horses.