Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tour
By The Icelandic Horse - Íslenski HesturinnTop rated
Personalized tours and small groups. Experience the unique beauty of Iceland’s volcanic landscape on horseback with our personalized and small group riding tours.
- Duration
- 2 hours 9 minutes
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Season
- October
- Getting there
- Self-Drive
- Book by
- 1 hour before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 48 h before
from
21.510 ISK
per adults
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Thu 1 Oct · 09:30
- Thu 1 Oct · 10:00
- Thu 1 Oct · 13:30
- Thu 1 Oct · 14:00
Runs: October
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
Why it's on Icebreaker
Íslenski hesturinn
Most horses have three gaits. The Icelandic horse has five, and the one people come for is the tölt, a four-beat glide that takes the bounce out of a trot and can feel like hovering. Íslenski hesturinn (The Icelandic Horse) keeps its groups small and exists to let visitors try it. Rides leave from the Icelandic Riding School on Vatnsveituvegur in Reykjavík 110, led by locals Begga and Sveinn. After a short lesson you spend about two hours riding through volcanic landscape, in a small group or on a private tour for two to six, mornings or early afternoons. There is no pick-up: drive, take a taxi, or use the city bus that stops about 500 metres away. They are horses, not ponies, whatever their size suggests.
From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
Prices
| Adults | 21.510 ISK |
|---|---|
| Children12+ years | 21.510 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
Personalized tours and small groups.
Experience the unique beauty of Iceland’s volcanic landscape on horseback with our personalized and small group riding tours. Our tours are perfect for those who want to try Icelandic horses and enjoy the tölt, a smooth and distinctive gait of these majestic animals. Led by locals Begga and Sveinn, who are knowledgeable about Icelandic horses, culture, and the country itself, our tours offer a truly immersive experience.
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Each tour begins with a short introduction on horseback riding before setting off to explore the breathtaking scenery. Tours are approximately 2 hours long, from 9:30am to 11:30am or 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
To ensure a smooth experience, please arrive at our location on your own using a rental car, taxi, or public transportation (bus number 5 stops about 500 meters away). Keep in mind that tours may be slightly delayed, so it is best to not schedule any tight commitments afterwards.
What to bring
- Please dress according to weather
Good to know
- bus stop (Ögurhvarf) for bus number 2 is about 500 meters from our location
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 Volcanic Landscape?
- About 2 hours 9 minutes.
- How much does Volcanic Landscape cost?
- From 21.510 ISK. Adults: 21.510 ISK. Children (12+ years): 21.510 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 Icelandic Riding School, Vatnsveituvegur, Reykjavík. Most people drive there themselves.
- When does it run?
- October, going by the departures 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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