The Viking-Ride- All in One

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This riding tour will give you the best insight of the stunning nature of North Iceland and the icing of all, you can enjoy this memorable experience from the back of an Icelandic horse.

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Minimum age
6 years
Getting there
Other / Non-Travel
Group size
Up to 8
Book by
1 hour before

from

15.000 ISK

per price per person

Check dates & book

Next departures

  • Thu 1 Oct · 10:00
  • Thu 1 Oct · 15:30
  • Fri 2 Oct · 10:00
  • Fri 2 Oct · 15:30

Runs: All year

  • 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 person15.000 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 riding tour will give you the best insight of the stunning nature of North Iceland and the

icing of all, you can enjoy this memorable experience from the back of an Icelandic horse.

The trail will give you the opportunity to try out the amazing fourth gait of the Icelandic horse

on some soft grassy paths that invite you for the Tölt. The horse will carry you along the river

Svartá over an adventure track along a hillside and will bring you to the beautiful waterfall

Reykjafoss. All the time you will be surrounded by the mountain panorama of the fjord. Join in

a ride that has „All in One“.



What's included

English speaking guide

Riding Helmet

Thermal Overalls or Rain Gear as required

Coffee and/or Tea 

What to bring

Be prepared for all kinds of weather and wear lots of layers! We recommend thermal underwear, sweater(s) and a windproof jacket as well as gloves, a scarf and warm socks. Wear comfortable pants and strong shoes (hiking boots are fine). We will provide you with a helmet and rain gear or a snow suit. 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. 

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 The Viking?
About 1 hour 30 minutes.
How much does The Viking cost?
From 15.000 ISK. Price per person: 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 Hestasport Activity Tours, Varmahlið. Most people drive there themselves.
What is the minimum age?
6 years.
When does it run?
All year round. Departures are listed for the next twelve months.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it easy.

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