About this experience
RIDING LEVEL: Experienced/strong intermediate
Explore the versatility of the Icelandic horse, master its unique gaits and ride through the stunning Reykjanes preservation area in Hafnarfjörður.
Highlights
- Experience Icelandic nature on horseback, just minutes from Reykjavík.
- Experience riding in the wild landscapes of Iceland on this dynamic tour
- Perfect for all ages, from families with young children to adventure seekers.
- Explore the beauty of Iceland on horseback, from lava fields to mountains.
- The best horseback riding tours of Iceland for experienced riders
What's included
- Transfers to and from the Riding Centre (if option selected)
- Horse riding as per description
- Riding helmet
- Rubber boots, rainwear, or a warm outfit for the ride
- Guidance in English (multi-lingual team, e.g. Icelandic, German, Polish, Danish, Finnish, French)
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
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 Horse Centre welcomes individuals, families, and groups of all kinds who want to enjoy themselves getting to know and riding the Icelandic Horse.
Our Viking Tour is a 5-hour trip on horseback only recommended for strong intermediate riders, that 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 is room to store your items at the Riding Centre.
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.
Things to note
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Gloves
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Terms & conditions
• RIDING LEVEL: This 3-hour trip is for strong intermediate riders only (for those who have ridden approximately 30 times or more in their lifetime). Riders need to be comfortable and in control with all gaits.
• RIDING GEAR: (riding boots, riding trousers, jackets, hats, gloves, etc.) needs to be washed at 40°C, dry cleaned, or disinfected before being brought to Iceland. Used leather gear shall not be brought into the country.