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Our Black Beach Riding Tour is an easy-going one hour ride perfectly suited for beginners and people who don’t go horse riding often, but we welcome riders of all abilities. Our horses are friendly and sure-footed, perfect to enjoy the wild Icelandic terrain.
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Season
- All year
- Minimum age
- 10 years
- Getting there
- Self-Drive
- Book by
- 1 hour before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 48 h before
from
15.000 ISK
per adults
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Wed 30 Sept · 17:00
- Thu 1 Oct · 09:00
- Thu 1 Oct · 10:30
- Thu 1 Oct · 13:00
Runs: All year
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
The Grapevine's take
Black Beach By Horseback
From the small and pleasantly mysterious town of Vík, taking a ride along its famous black shores on a mighty steed doesn’t get much better. The unique and delightful demeanour of the Icelandic horse is so easy to connect with and provides sanctuary to take in the foreboding coastline and bold basalt columns.
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Prices
| Adults18+ years | 15.000 ISK |
|---|---|
| Children10 - 12 years | 15.000 ISK |
| Teenagers13 - 17 years | 15.000 ISK |
Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.
About this tour
Our Black Beach Riding Tour is an easy-going one hour ride perfectly suited for beginners and people who don’t go horse riding often, but we welcome riders of all abilities. Our horses are friendly and sure-footed, perfect to enjoy the wild Icelandic terrain. In the summer there is a chance to spot puffins flying above us, and in winter the ever-changing weather highlights the rugged beauty of the landscape.
The tours are mostly at walking speed, but for those who are capable there is the chance to try some tölt, the special gait of the Icelandic horse.
Please note we have a weight limit of 100 kg / 220 lbs, and riders must be aged 10+. We are committed to the welfare of our horses and reserve the right to ask riders to step on a scale. We ask you to be at the stable, dressed and ready to ride, 15 minutes before your departure time.
What's included
- Helmet
- Icelandic horse & equipment
What to bring
Clothing according to weather, f.ex. gloves and good sneakers or hiking boots.
Good to know
Please note we have a weight limit of 100 kg / 220 lbs, and riders must be aged 10+. We are committed to the welfare of our horses and reserve the right to ask riders to step on a scale. We ask you to be at the stable, dressed and ready to ride, 15 minutes before your departure time.
Our tour is an easygoing one-hour ride, but we require all participants to be physically fit enough to mount independently. We get on the horses from the ground as this is how they are trained in Iceland (not to stand with a stool/mounting block).
Where it starts
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Questions
- How long is Black Beach Riding Tour?
- About 1 hour.
- How much does Black Beach Riding Tour cost?
- From 15.000 ISK. Adults (18+ years): 15.000 ISK. Children (10 - 12 years): 15.000 ISK. Teenagers (13 - 17 years): 15.000 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
- Where does it start?
- There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Vik Horse Adventure stable, Smiðjuvegur 6, vik. Most people drive there themselves.
- What is the minimum age?
- 10 years.
- When does it run?
- All year round. Departures are listed for the next twelve months.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the tour starts.
- How hard is it?
- The operator rates it moderate.
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