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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

Activity provider:Íshestar Riding Tours
4.7  / 5
782 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
Full description
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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Important information

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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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based on 782 reviews

Review summary

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  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
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Heloise – GermanyNovember 4, 2023 – Verified booking
It was a very nice round in the terrain, the horses were super sweet, well governed and easy to cuddle! Attention was also paid to who had more and less experience and the group was divided into two. Was a really nice experience!
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Brianna – United StatesOctober 31, 2023 – Verified booking
Book this horseback riding!!! It was so wonderful to be able to horseback through lava fields! They had a fast group and slow group, gave great instructions, and most importantly provided winter gear which was very needed!! Bring hand warmers though! Sarah was an awesome guide!
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GetYourGuide traveler – FranceOctober 20, 2023 – Verified booking
Very pleasant walk, even if the good weather was not there! Rain gear was available on site. The horses are clearly used to the ride, patient and confident. We liked having the possibility of choosing to follow this or that group according to our abilities. A very nice moment to discover the landscapes and the Icelandic horse.
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