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THIS RIDE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS! This trip begins with a highlight: after a short ride on countryside tracks, we will arrive at the amazing waterfall "Reykjafoss". You will soon understand why Icelanders describe it as "the steaming falls"!

Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
May to September
Getting there
Other / Non-Travel
Book by
2 hours before

from

28.000 ISK

per price per person

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Next departures

  • Sat 1 May · 10:00
  • Sat 1 May · 14:00
  • Sun 2 May · 10:00
  • Sun 2 May · 14:00

Runs: May to September

  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

Why it's on Icebreaker

Hestasport

In Skagafjörður, Grapevine writers have stopped the car for herds of horses crossing the road, and six to seven thousand people camped in a field when the national horse show came to Hólar. Hestasport, based in Varmahlíð, is the way in for those without a trailer. The 1.5-hour Viking Ride takes anyone from age six: soft grass paths made for the tölt, a hillside track along the river Svartá and the waterfall Reykjafoss. Experienced riders get three hours fording rivers in the Héraðsvötn delta, or a lesson at the Vindheimamelar show grounds working through all five gaits on two or three horses; these tours include helmet, overalls and coffee. The full-day version pairs a two-hour ride with rafting the West Glacier River, no experience required, with helmet and waterproofs instead.

From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.

Prices

Price per person35.000 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

THIS RIDE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS!

This trip begins with a highlight: after a short ride on countryside tracks, we will arrive at the amazing waterfall "Reykjafoss". You will soon understand why Icelanders describe it as "the steaming falls"! Later on, you will be having fun crossing quite a few rivers on your trusted companion, the Icelandic horse. In the amazing natural paradise of the river delta Héraðsvötn you might, depending on the season, be able to watch birds hatching or pick a handful of crowberries whilst taking a short break. The terrain offers the best possibilities to fully experience the gaits of the Icelandic horse, especially the famous tölt.



What's included

English speaking guide

Riding Helmet

Thermal Overalls or Rain Gear as required

Coffee and/or Tea  

What to bring

Temperatures in the summer can range from freezing to 20° C, so be prepared for all kinds of weather. We recommend a sweater and a windproof jacket as well as gloves. Wear comfortable pants and strong shoes (hiking boots are fine). Please note that we require you to wear a helmet when riding with us, so if you'd like to wear a woolen hat or head band, make sure it's a thin one and fits comfortably under a helmet. 
We strongly recommend that you have your own personal insurance when joining a riding tour in Iceland.

Good to know

 Please meet us at our office 20 minutes before the agreed time of departure.

In case you bring your own riding clothes and boots, they must be disinfected before you arrive. It is prohibited by Icelandic law to bring used riding gear including saddles, bridles, etc. into the country, as well as used leather riding boots, other leather riding wear or riding gloves. Riding clothes, rubber riding boots and any other gear should be machine-washed (min. 40°) or dry-cleaned (chemically cleaned), and disinfected with VirkonS®.

We reserve the right to alter any itinerary in the guests' best interest and for reasons of safety. This will not reduce the quality of our tours! 

Where it starts

Hestasport Activity ToursVarmahlið

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Cancellation

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 River Delta?
About 3 hours.
How much does River Delta cost?
From 28.000 ISK. Price per person: 35.000 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 Hestasport Activity Tours, Varmahlið. Most people drive there themselves.
When does it run?
May to September, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it moderate.

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