Iceland in its true form

Iceland in its true form

We would like to THANK YOU all who sent us messages worrying about our safety. Eldhestar is perfectly safe, far enough from the area affected by the seismic unrest. It is important to mention that Iceland is not a newbie when it comes to volcanic activity and is very...
Lýsingur in Memoriam

Lýsingur in Memoriam

In the 35 years that Eldhestar has operated, hundreds of horses have been used in the company’s varied tours. Many visitors and employees have found their favorite horses during these years.  Some horses make a lasting impression, others don’t. “Lýsingur in Memoriam”...
Summer is approaching…..

Summer is approaching…..

Summer 2023 is coming closer. Last summer was one of our best so far. Thanks to you, it was better than expected. Almost all our tours last summer were fully booked. We are grateful to all of you for choosing Eldhestar.   Next summer looks good as well. Our...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

It is now close to the end of 2022. We are all happy about how well this year turned out. Before looking ahead, we want to thank all of you who visited us this year. Many of you came here to Eldhestar and we thoroughly enjoyed serving you, and we hope you had a...
Fall brings expectations

Fall brings expectations

The fall is always an exciting time to join our horses in the meadows. Many of our horses have now been on vacation for 2-3 months. It’s a part of our job to watch over them to make sure that they are doing well. The nutritional level of the grass starts decreasing,...
Don´t book too late!

Don´t book too late!

Almost all our longer and wilderness tours this summer are now fully booked. We still have places available on some of our shorter tours, such as: Tour 9 – Around the Volcano,  Tour 11 – Krýsuvík and the Blue Lagoon, and Tour 12 – Thingvellir and...
Two hopeful landmarks for Iceland are on the horizon

Two hopeful landmarks for Iceland are on the horizon

My team and I wish all of you a Happy New Year! The title of this newsletter refers to two important matters that Icelanders and the entire world face. The industry of harvesting blood from pregnant mares has provoked a lot of discussion among Icelanders. It involves...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

It is now close to the end of 2021. For all of us, this year has been one of the strangest, most difficult, and challenging years for all of us. Despite difficulties, we kept our tours going last summer and into the fall and winter. Before we look ahead, we want to...
These little things are huge…

These little things are huge…

This fall, our farm offers you many experiences and activities that add more depth and fullness to life. Imagine beautiful autumn colours – yellow and yellow-brown covering moss, grass, bushes, and trees. Here you find harmony between the colours in the landscape and...
Look Forward to 2022 with Eldhestar

Look Forward to 2022 with Eldhestar

Now, our summer is over, and it turned out even better than we expected. It started slowly, but bookings really got going in early July.  Thanks to all who decided to visit us this summer and. We hope that everyone enjoyed their trip. Eldhestar’s preparations for next...