On this tour you have the chance to experience two beautiful big animals on the same day, the horse and the whale! We start the tour by riding for 1.5-2 hours at our farm Vellir. After the riding tour you enjoy a light lunch at Hótel Eldhestar before we will drive you to the old harbor in Reykjavík, where the boat will be waiting for you for whale watching in Faxaflói bay.
This tour is in collaboration with:
All year round (weather permitting)
1,5 – 2 hours riding & 3 hours whale watching
Daily at 09:00. Pick-up in Reykjavík at 08:00. The pick-up in Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær and Kópavogur starts at 7:45.
The tour ends around 16:00 in the old harbor in Reykjavik.
English speaking guide, riding and safety equipment, raingear and warm overalls if the weather calls for it, hotel pick-up, light lunch at Hotel Eldhestar (soup, bread etc.), transfer to the old harbor in Reykjavik and the whale watching 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 riders is 110 kg(242lbs).
The age limit for this tour is 7 years.
