This tour in the Icelandic countryside takes 1 hour and is ideal for families, groups and guests travelling in their own car. Participants will get a small taste of the Icelandic horse’s qualities and experience the Icelandic countryside on horseback. We meet at our farm and ride on excellent riding paths and along the meadows around Eldhestars farm Vellir.
All year round
1 hour riding
Daily at 13:30 and 14:45
English speaking guide, riding and safety equipment, raingear and warm overalls if the weather calls for it and hotel pick-up for groups with more than 8 people.
Sturdy shoes, good sneakers or hiking boots that are not very broad are fine.
Comfortable pants (riding pants are not necessary).
Gloves and a thin hat under the helmet (“buff” is well suited). You can buy a “buff” at Eldhestar.
Warm clothes in layers (long underwear, woollen socks, scarf, gloves, woollen sweater or fleece, wind- and waterproof jacket). Eldhestar provides good rain gear.
If you would like to bring small items such as a camera you should bring a small waist bag, backpacks cannot be taken on horseback.
For summer days, we recommend sun lotion, sunglasses and a fly net. You can buy a fly net at Eldhestar.
On rainy days and during the winter season, we recommend bringing extra clothing such as socks, gloves and hat in case you get wet during the ride.
You might experience temperatures close to 0°C as well as”T-shirt weather”, please be prepared! You find more information about climate in Iceland here.
The weight limit for participants is 110 kg(242lbs).
The minimum age for this tour is 7 years.
Children under 10 should always be accompanied by an adult on this tour, if children are riding without an adult, an adult should be closeby.
Tour 1b is a longer version of the tour Countryside Charm and is available upon request for groups.
