For experienced riders only
The Valley of Horses – Marardalur has been one of our most popular stops on our trip around the Volcano Hengill Area. The valley is surrounded by special formed cliff walls, but the bottom is flat and grassy. We often talk about the hidden valley. Previously, the Valley of Horses was used as a storage site for cattle. A unique place to visit, beautiful views and very good riding trails.
Minimum number of participants is 3 people.
1st of June – 15th of September
5-6 hours incl. transportation, riding and breaks
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 09:00. Pick-up in Reykjavík at 08:00. The pick-up in Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær and Kópavogur starts at 7:45.
Return to Reykjavík around 17:15.
English speaking guide, riding and safety equipment, raingear and hotel pick-up.
Transportation to and from starting/end point, 4 – 5 hours riding with stops (ca. 15 km), lunchbox (sandwich, cookies, water bottle, special sandwiches available on request) and coffee/tea/hot chocolate and home baked cake after the tour.
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 12 years.
This tour is for experienced riders who ride regularly and are capable of controlling a horse in all gaits in different terrain. If you do not consider yourself a strong intermediate or an advanced rider, please choose a different tour instead.
Minimum number of participants is 3 people
