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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

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Activity provider:Íshestar Riding Tours
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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

Activity provider:Íshestar Riding Tours

4.6

641 reviews

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Embark on a guided horse-riding tour in the Reykjavík area and take on the scenic riding trails beyond the capital. Cross lava fields on horseback and look out for interesting rocks, flora, and fauna.

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Duration 2 - 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German, Icelandic
Pickup optional
Pickup starts 60 minutes before the tour departure time. Note that pickup is possible only from hotels or main guesthouses. If you are staying in a private flat, the closest pickup point will be communicated to you by email prior to your tour.

Experience

Highlights
  • Pass through lava fields and along green hillsides
  • Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you ride
  • Make use of some of the best riding facilities in Iceland
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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.

Includes
  • Horse riding as per itinerary
  • Riding helmets
  • Rubber boots
  • Rainwear or a warm outfit during the ride
  • English and Scandinavian-speaking guidance
  • Return transfer (optional)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 8 years
  • People over 243 lbs (110 kg)

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Meet at Íshestar Riding Tours.

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  • All riders must be able to mount the horse by their own strength
  • Children that are 8 to 15 years old receive a 25% discount
  • Riding gear (riding boots, riding trousers, jackets, hats, gloves, etc.) needs to be washed (40°C), dry cleaned or disinfected before arriving in Iceland. Used leather gear may not be brought into the country
  • You cannot take any backpacks or bags with you on the ride but there are safety boxes at the Riding Centre where you can store your valuables
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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 641 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Excellent tour for all levels! Very nice guides. My mom (69) was nervous and never rode a horse before, and they were great helping her feel comfortable on the horse. The ride was fun. They have all the gear (rain gear, helmets, even gloves and rubber boots if needed). After 20 min, they split you into a fast (for experienced riders and adventurous beginners) and slow group. Overall, perfect. With plenty of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate before and after. And plenty of bathrooms. Highly recommend!

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May 5, 2023

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It was an excellent ride on lovely Freja. The guides were absolutely amazing, knowledgeable and seemed very connected to the horses. They had a calming presence and made sure to check everyone was OK, humans and horses alike. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Iceland. I just wish it lasted longer!

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April 24, 2023

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We had such a wonderful time, both myself and my daughter and been wanting to ride Icelandic horses for a long time. We had many opportunities to experience the tolt which we were both really keen to do. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and really gave us the experience we had been hoping for. We hope to come back for one of the longer riding holidays and we will definitely come back to ishestar.

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