ELDHESTAR
Riding toursMulti-day
2 – 5 day tours
Eldhestar specialises in adventurous multi-day riding tours. The shorter multi-day tours are perfect for those who are looking for an authentic riding experience.
Tour 7 – Volcano Contrasts
3 days, 2 nights / 2 riding days / 38 km / Winter program available
This is a two-day tour in the diverse area around our farm. We discover the striking contrasts of Icelandic nature on horseback. The tour gives a taste of the magnificent landscape and good riding terrain.
Tour 8A/B – Nature’s Treasures and Rider’s Pleasures
4 or 5 days, 3 or 4 nights / 3 or 4 riding days / 55 – 75 km / Winter program available
We ride on scenic routes in varied terrain surrounding our farm and discover the amazing contrasts of Icelandic nature – from the fast-flowing, glacial waters of Ölfusá-river over broad meadows and mountains to the hot, geothermal streams of Reykjadalur.
Tour 8C – The Best of Eldhestar
5 days, 4 nights / 4 riding days / 100 km
On this tour, our guests can experience the best day-stages from Eldhestar’s different shorter and longer tours in the South of Iceland, including the national park Thingvellir, one of two places in Iceland on UNESCO´s World Heritage List.
Tour 8F – Eldhestar Exclusive
5 days, 4 nights / 4 riding days / 85 km
We have selected some of the most scenic riding trails in Iceland’s South and Southwest for this tour. Experienced riders enjoy spectacular days on horseback in small groups and the comfort of our hotel in the evening.
Tour 9 – Around the Volcano
4 days, 3 nights / 3 riding days / 70 km
This tour is ideal if you would like to stay at our farm and spend three days on horseback exploring the fascinating volcanic mountains nearby and into a unique area of exceptional beauty with volcanic formations, green valleys and hot springs.
Tour 10 – Thórsmörk
5 days, 4 nights / 4 riding days / 90 km
This tour provides the opportunity to experience the variety and beauty of Icelandic nature. We start in the lush district of Fljótshlíd, the setting of one of the Icelandic Sagas.
Tour 11 – Krýsuvík and the Blue Lagoon
5 days, 4 nights / 4 riding days / 100 km
This tour offers magnificent views, first over South Iceland and glaciers, then over Reykjanes, Reykjavík, and all the way to Snæfellsnes.
6 – 8 day tours
Eldhestar offers multi-day tours, up to 8 days long. In these tours, accommodations and meals are included.
Tour 12 – Thingvellir and around Lake Thingvallavatn
6 days, 5 nights / 5 riding days / 125 km
On the way to the ancient site of Iceland’s parliament, Thingvellir, we ride through one of the Volcano Hengill’s most beautiful valleys with its unusual volcanic formations.
Tour 13 – The Golden Highlights of the South
8 days, 7 nights / 7 riding days / 215 km
This tour features a variety of landscape and takes us not only to the most famous natural sights in the south of Iceland but also to the remote part in the highlands.
Tour 14 – Snæfellsnes peninsula
7 days, 6 nights / 6 riding days / 190 km
Magic and Mystery, Black Lava and White Sand. The Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland is often referred to as “Iceland in a nutshell“ because of the diversity in landscape and the wide range of colours.
Tour 15 – The Volcano Hekla
6 days, 5 nights / 5 riding days / 160 km distance
Mystique and fantastic riding paths. This tour takes us to the colourful landscape between the famous volcano Hekla and Tindafjallajökull glacier. This area is known for amazing nature shaped by the forces of volcanoes and glaciers.
Tour 16 – The Valleys of Borgarfjörður
7 days, 6 nights / 6 riding days / 185 km
Between Western Valleys and Thermal Pools. The fertile district Borgarfjörður in southwestern Iceland is known for some of Iceland´s most beautiful natural sights, an abundance of hot water from geothermal sources and as the setting of many Icelandic sagas.
Tour 17 – Landmannalaugar
7 days, 6 nights / 6 riding days / 210 km
The tour takes us to Landmannalaugar, a valley in the Icelandic highlands that is best known for its colourful rhyolite mountains, extensive lava fields and the natural hot spring that gave the valley its name.
Tour 18 – Between the Deserts
7 days, 6 nights / 6 riding days / 220 km
This tour takes us in the area between the two highland deserts Kjölur and Sprengisandur, exploring in detail the landscape south of Hofsjökull, the third largest glacier in Iceland.
Tour 19 – Sprengisandur
7 days, 6 nights / 6 riding days / 260 km
We ride along the ancient Sprengisandur route that crosses Iceland, exploring some of the most fascinating and extreme contrasts of the Icelandic landscape.
Tour 20- Kjölur
7 days, 6 nights / 6 riding days / 240 km distance
Varied Wilderness Up Close. The Kjölur route is an ancient riding trail crossing Iceland´s uninhabited highlands, intimately associated with many dramatic events in Icelandic history.
Tour 21 – Sheep Roundup
6 days, 5 nights / 5 riding days / 90 km
This tour provides the unique experience of participating in an Icelandic roundup of sheep. This is a hardworking adventure that allows the participant to experience Icelandic nature and the Icelandic soul – both guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
Winter Season
Horse riding during the winter months really has its charm. Eldhestar offers a variety of multi-day tours during winter where you might get a glimpse of the northern lights.
Tour 7 – Volcano Contrasts Winter Program
3 days, 2 nights / 2 riding days / 30 km / Summer program available
This is a two-day tour in the diverse area around our farm. We discover the striking contrasts of Icelandic nature on horseback. The tour gives a taste of the magnificent landscape and good riding terrain.
Tour 8A/B – Nature’s Treasures and Rider’s Pleasures – Winter
4 or 5 days, 3 or 4 nights / 3 or 4 days of riding and activities / 34 – 40 km / Summer program available
We ride on scenic routes in varied terrain surrounding our farm and discover the amazing contrasts of Icelandic nature – from the fast-flowing, glacial waters of Ölfusá-river over broad meadows and mountains to the hot, geothermal streams of Reykjadalur.
Tour 8D – Northern Lights tour
4 days, 3 nights / 3 days of riding and activities / 34 km
This tour includes half day tours and a day tour on horseback, relaxing in thermal pools and sightseeing to the most famous natural sights in South Iceland.
Tour 8E – Northern Lights Grand Tour
6 days, 5 nights / 5 days of riding and activities / 50 km
On this tour, we combine riding with visiting some of the most popular highlights in South Iceland and activities such as hiking, bathing and whale watching.
Tour 30 – Winter Riding Course
4 or 6 days, 3 or 5 nights / 3 or 5 days program
Our Winter Riding Course offers a combination of riding education, both theoretical and practical in our modern riding hall, along with half day riding tours in scenic surroundings, optional visits of horse events and/or sightseeing.
Tour 31 – Breeding and Riding
4 days and 4 nights / Spring and fall / for groups
Combine a riding vacation in Iceland with interesting visits to breeding farms! Many well-known breeding farms are located in Southwest Iceland, close to Eldhestar. Visitors are welcome to have a look at the horses, listen to lectures about breeding programs, get the chance to watch horses in training and perhaps even find their future horse.
Tour 32 – Culture and Riding
4 days / 3 nights / individual program for groups
Why not combine a riding vacation in Iceland with the country’s cultural life? This program is can be tailor-made for your group, depending on the events going on during your time of travelling.
Tour 33 – Family Vacation
4 or 6 days, 3 or 5 nights / 3 or 5 days program / mix between riding and sightseeing
Eldhestar´s family vacation provides an ideal opportunity for families to spend some time in Iceland with us and our horses during school holidays.
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At your own risk
Every rider is responsible for evaluating the own riding ability and physical condition. If you are not sure, please contact Eldhestar for booking.
Pick-up
All multi-day tours start with pick up from Reykjavik at 17:30-18:00 on the first day of the tour. Please be ready at 17:30.
All tours end with the transfer back to Reykjavik on the last day around 16:30 (arrival in Reykjavik ca. 17:30).
Riding experience
Shorter multi-day tours (7, 8, 9 and 12 / except 8f) are suited for riders of all levels, but a good physical condition is important as we cover 20-25 km per day and ride mainly a lot of tölt (about trot speed). Participants must be able to mount a horse with little assistance (no mounting aid such as block or rock can be provided).
Tour 8f is only for experienced riders who are riding regularly and are capable to control the horses in all gaits in different terrain.
Longer tours (10, 13-16 & 21) require good riding skills, stamina and a balanced seat, they are physically challenging as we spend up to 45 km per day in the saddle mostly in tölt. We partly take a herd of free-running horses with us which makes riding at a certain speed necessary.
Wilderness Tours (17 – 20) are for experienced riders only (several years of riding regularly in all kind of terrain). A large herd of free-running horses follows every day.
Every rider is responsible for evaluating their own riding ability and physical condition. If you are not sure, please contact Eldhestar for booking.
Introduction
All tours start with a practical riding introduction.
Minimum age
The minimum age for multi day tours is 12 years. Please contact us for Please contact us regarding booking of children under 12 years.
Children 15 years and younger are required to have riding skills.
Riding equippment included
Eldhestar provides helmets, and we also provide rainwear or warm overalls when necessary. Please dress according to weather and make sure to wear warm footwear that is rainproof if possible, and during colder weather bring gloves appropriate for riding and it´s nice to have a thin hat that would fit under the helmet. You find more information about what to bring here.
Meals
Meals and services as described in the itineraries are included.
Please note that dinner on the last day is not included.
Languages
All tours have an English-speaking guide. On request, we may be able to provide a Scandinavian or German speaking guide.
Weather conditions
Riding tour routes may be changed due to weather conditions without previous announcement.