Countryside Charm

01A - Countryside Charm

By EldhestarTop rated

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This tour in the Icelandic countryside takes 1 hour. The tour is ideal for families, groups and guests travelling with their own car, who want a small taste of the Icelandic horse’s qualities and experience the Icelandic countryside on horseback.

Duration
1 hour
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
All year
Minimum age
7 years
Getting there
Self-Drive
Book by
12 hours before
Cancellation
Free up to 24 h before

from

12.000 ISK

per adults

Check dates & book

Next departures

  • Thu 1 Oct · 13:30
  • Thu 1 Oct · 14:45
  • Fri 2 Oct · 13:30
  • Fri 2 Oct · 14:45

Runs: All year

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

Why it's on Icebreaker

Eldhestar

Eldhestar works out of the farm Vellir, just outside Hveragerði, about 40 minutes from Reykjavík over the Hellisheiði pass. Grapevine writers have been sent here since 2004 and tend to come back sore and pleased. The routine: coveralls and a helmet, a horse picked for you by the guides, a few laps of the paddock, then out. The one-hour ride circles the meadows around the farm; the half-day tours add Reykjavík pick-up and 1.5 to 3 hours in the saddle, through lava fields or along the slopes of Reykjafjall above the town. Beginners and experienced riders go out together from age seven, nobody gallops, and the guides tölt whenever they can, which is when the bouncing stops and the horse seems to float. They are not ponies.

From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.

Prices

Adults15+ years12.000 ISK
Children7 - 14 years9.600 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

This tour in the Icelandic countryside takes 1 hour. The tour is ideal for families, groups and guests travelling with their own car, who want a small taste of the Icelandic horse’s qualities and experience the Icelandic countryside on horseback. We ride on excellent riding paths and along the meadows around Eldhestars farm Vellir.

Please note: The tour is suitable for all levels of riding experience from beginners to advanced. During booking process, we ask our clients to inform us about their riding experience, which helps us to choose the right horse for everyone. Beginners and experienced riders ride together. We always try to tölt as much as possible, but do not gallop for safety reasons. Our weight limit is 110kg(242lbs) and the minimum age is 7 years old.



What's included

1 hour riding tour. We provide helmets and rain gear/winter overalls. Pick up from Reykjavik for groups of 8 persons or more.

What to bring

Please wear clothes according to weather and solid shoes. We recommend hiking boots.

Good to know

This tour is offered all year round. Pick-up is offered for groups of 8 persons or more. Please contact us for group bookings.

Where it starts

EldhestarHotel Eldhestar, 816 Sveitarfélagið Ölfus, Iceland

Map of EldhestarOpen in Google Maps

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 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 Countryside Charm?
About 1 hour.
How much does Countryside Charm cost?
From 12.000 ISK. Adults (15+ years): 12.000 ISK. Children (7 - 14 years): 9.600 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 Eldhestar, Hotel Eldhestar, 816 Sveitarfélagið Ölfus, Iceland. Most people drive there themselves.
What is the minimum age?
7 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 24 hours before the tour starts.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it very easy.

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