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Tickets for Horseback Riding with Icelandic Horses through the Lava Fields of Hafnarfjörður

Trot across Iceland's breathtaking lava fields on horseback

Provider:
Ishestar
Registered address: Sorlaskeid 26, 220, Hafnarfjord, IS
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Duration: 4h
Instant ticket delivery
Live guide: English, German
Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

1.5-hour horseback ride through the lava fields of Hafnarfjörður near Reykjavík on Icelandic horses in a small group with a professional guide
Transfer from Reykjavík to the stables and back (ticket option Transport + Horseback Riding only)
Riding helmet
Rubber boots
Rainwear
Complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate after the ride

What's not included

Lunch

Important information

* Children under 18 need written parental permission to ride alone and must be accompanied

Meeting point

Reykjavik City Hall (Ráðhús), bus stop #1, Vonarstræti, 101, Reykjavík

  • Ride across Iceland's mesmerizing volcanic landscape on the back of an Icelandic horse
  • Walk, trot, tolt, and canter through sprawling lava fields and undulating glacial plains
  • Learn about the local ecosystem from your friendly guide and riding instructor

Thinking about touring Iceland's lava fields? Pony up and enjoy the sublime natural splendor properly — on a horse, of course! Experience the unbridled joy of cantering cross-country on a trusty steed, while an expert riding instructor guides you through volcanic landscapes and windswept valleys.

Learn about the local flora and fauna, as well as the Icelandic horses themselves, and their famous ambling gait known as the tolt. It's basically a dry-land doggy-paddle, and it's as cute as it sounds.

You don't hear of many people returning from Iceland complaining about the lack of scenic beauty on offer. With vast volcanic panoramas, dramatic coastlines, and vast glacial plains, being outside in Iceland can be a spellbinding experience.

You could take a bus tour and stare at the scenery through a window. But if you're more the full-experience type, grab the reins of an Icelandic horse, and trot smugly past the tour bus with your hair blowing freely in the Nordic breeze.

Each horse is assigned based on your experience level, and the pace and route of your tour will take this into account as well. So whether you're new to horseback riding or won rosettes at the Grand National, the tour will be a thrilling adventure you'll never forget.

Giddy-up!

If you booked the horseback riding including transport:

  • The starting time you booked is the starting time of your horseback ride
  • Pickup is 1 hour before your chosen timeslot
  • Pickup location: Bus stop #1 at Reykjavík City Hall
  • Make sure to be on time!

If you travel to the stables by yourself:

  • Show your smartphone ticket to the Ishestar staff
  • Make sure you arrive at the stables 30 minutes before the start of your ride. The drive from Reykjavík city center to the stables is about 20 minutes
  • GPS coordinates of Íshestar stable: Lat. 64.043289 / Long. -21.914219

A helmet, a warm overall or raincoat, rain pants, and rubber boots can be borrowed at the stables free of charge.

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

Ratings & reviews

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Evette,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
02 Dec 2022
Excellent
Our experience was truly magical, and the fantastic friendly polite knowledgeable staff made this experience unforgettable, all ladies were amazing. Horses are beautiful, and very well cared for,...
Our experience was truly magical, and the fantastic friendly polite knowledgeable staff made this experience unforgettable, all ladies were amazing. Horses are beautiful, and very well cared for, I can recommend this trip as one not to be missed. Ty to all Xx
Horseback Riding with Icelandic Horses through the Lava Fields of Hafnarfjörður
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Kati,  Finland Finland
18 Feb 2023
Excellent
Wonderful experience. We haven’t ever be on horse and this was amazing. Staff was really really great and friendly and this was first time that I wasn’t afraid the horses. Extra points for them...
Wonderful experience. We haven’t ever be on horse and this was amazing. Staff was really really great and friendly and this was first time that I wasn’t afraid the horses. Extra points for them for taking care of our own studip mistake. Highly recommended. Go if you have a chance
Horseback Riding with Icelandic Horses through the Lava Fields of Hafnarfjörður
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Soilikki,  Finland Finland
04 Jan 2020
Good
Staff was friendly. You get the gear/clothes if you have not got (raining coat etc) If you are experienced rider, maybe a bit boring if you want to ride fast. Horses are easy and stay together....
Staff was friendly. You get the gear/clothes if you have not got (raining coat etc) If you are experienced rider, maybe a bit boring if you want to ride fast. Horses are easy and stay together. Hot cocoa was good after cold day.
Horseback Riding with Icelandic Horses through the Lava Fields of Hafnarfjörður

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