Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields
ID: GYG27386-31072
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Head out of Reykjavik to Íshestar Riding Center in the Reykjavík area on a 1.5 to 2-hour horse riding excursion.
Treat yourself to a 1.5 to 2-hour Icelandic horse riding excursion. From the Íshestar Stables in Hafnarfjörður you can enjoy the friendly horses on excellent riding paths. 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 is unique in Iceland with facilities as good as they get. It’s set in beautiful surroundings just outside the town of Hafnarfjörður, about 10 minutes drive from Reykjavík. The facilities and the fascinating area provide endless opportunities of riding, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
The locker 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.
Departure/Days of week: Every day at 10:00 AM, 02:00 PM and 04:00 PM (July-August only)
Season: All year
Duration: 4 hours (with transfer)
Riding: 1.5-2 hours, with stops.
Transfer starts from: 09:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Age limit: 8 years. Children 8 - 15 years receive a 50% discount.
Please note that 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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All riders must be able to mount the horse by their own strength
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
Please note there is a weight limit of 110 kg/240 lbs for this tour
This tour is ideal for beginners as well as more experienced riders. However if you prefer a more fast-paced tour and are experienced, it is recommended to book the "From Reykjavik: Full-Day Viking Horseback Riding Tour"
Please remember that pick-up (if option selected) is possible only from hotels or main guesthouses. If you are staying in a private flat, the closest pick-up point will be communicated to you by email
The age limit is 8 years old
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Sörlaskeið 26, 220 Hafnafjörður, Iceland. Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour departure time.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
