Viking Horses Morning Tour

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Small groups - Big Adventures: Our morning tour takes you through small forests at Hólmsheiði hills and the bizarre lava formations of Rauðhólar, which are clusters of 5200-year-old pseudocraters.

Duration
1 hour 45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
October to February
Minimum age
8 years
Getting there
Pickup available
Book by
12 hours before
Cancellation
Free up to 24 h before

from

23.900 ISK

per adult

Check dates & book

Next departures

  • Thu 1 Oct · 10:00
  • Fri 2 Oct · 10:00
  • Sat 3 Oct · 10:00
  • Sun 4 Oct · 10:00

Runs: October to February

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

Why it's on Icebreaker

Viking Horses

Iceland shut the door on foreign horses early, so the animals here are close to what the settlers rode, which is the premise behind Viking Horses. The family-run stable is in Almannadalur, a quiet valley on the edge of Reykjavík about 20 minutes' drive from Harpa, and hotel pick-up is included. Groups are capped at eight riders. After a short lesson you head into the Hólmsheiði hills and out to the red pseudocraters of Rauðhólar, with the city in the background and a few chances to tölt. The weather tends to join in, so rain gear is supplied. Expect an hour to ninety minutes in the saddle, then coffee, tea or hot cocoa at the stable. Morning and afternoon rides, plus an evening one in summer.

From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.

Prices

Adult18+ years23.900 ISK
Child8 - 12 years23.900 ISK
Teenager13 - 18 years23.900 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

Small groups - Big Adventures:

Our morning tour takes you through small forests at Hólmsheiði hills and the bizarre lava formations of Rauðhólar, which are clusters of 5200-year-old pseudocraters.

We start with a short riding lesson and end the tour with coffee, tea or hot cacao at our Viking Horses stable. 

We ride only in small groups (max. 8 riders). 

Time in the saddle 1 - 1,5 hours a total of 3 – hours

This tour suits beginners as well as more experienced riders.

Included: Riding gear, helmets, jackets, rain pants, refreshments, English-speaking guides.

Please bring warm clothes according to weather, camera.

What's included

Pick up and drop off at your Hotel, High quality saddles, helmets, very good horses, coffee, Tea, Hot chocolate and cookies, photos from your tour, and of course a lifetime memory 

What to bring

Dress according to weather. Bring appropriate shoewear (sneakers are usually fine, except when it´s raining or very cold).

Good to know

Families with children younger than 8 are recommend to book our popular family private tour. 

Pickup and meeting point

Pickup is available: choose a pickup point when you book, or meet the operator here.

Almannadalsgata 13Almannadalsgata 13, Reykjavik

Map of Almannadalsgata 13Open 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 Viking Horses Morning Tour?
About 1 hour 45 minutes, not counting pickup.
How much does Viking Horses Morning Tour cost?
From 23.900 ISK. Adult (18+ years): 23.900 ISK. Child (8 - 12 years): 23.900 ISK. Teenager (13 - 18 years): 23.900 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Is hotel pickup included?
Pickup is available: you choose a pickup point when you book, or meet the operator at the start.
What is the minimum age?
8 years.
When does it run?
October to February, going by the departures 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 easy.

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