Half-day tours

Experience the unique Icelandic horse on a half-day tour. Regardless of experience, time or budget, there’s a perfect ride available.

1A – Countryside Charm

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...

2A – The Heritage Tour

This tour takes us through meadows, lava fields and a small river. On our way we enjoy the nice scenery of volcanic mountains and farmland, passing several farms which give...

2B – The Siggi Tour

On this tour, we offer the best riding routes available each time. Depending on weather and wind, we ride in the scenic surroundings of our farm, for example across the...

2C – Speciality of the Season

Taste the traditional Icelandic food and combine riding with tradition! This tour starts with a riding tour in the spirit of the Vikings. Where we go depends on wind, weather...

2D – Midwinter Warmth

Let an adorable Icelandic horse warm your body and soul! After one hour on horseback, you can soften up in the big and warm hotpot in Hveragerði’s famous swimming pool,...

2E – The Elfin Tour

Elfs are important creatures in Iceland. They get to decide where roads can go, and houses can be built. On this tour we see some places populated by these special...

2G – Icelandic Diversity

Get in touch with Iceland’s nature on horseback and taste the treasures of the nearby North Atlantic. We start with riding 1.5-2 hours in the vicinity of our farm. The...

3A – Meadows and Mountains

The tour “Meadows and Mountains” starts on soft riding trails along the meadows around our farm Vellir. We then follow the river Gljúfurá and continue on an old route towards...

3B – Soft River Banks

For experienced riders only. On this tour you enjoy a brisk ride on an Icelandic horse in an extraordinary environment. We get to know the horses during a few rounds...

3C – Horses and Hot Springs

Experience a variety of scenery and impressions! We first ride up a hill on excellent riding trails, along the slopes of the mountain Reykjafjall and through a green forest, a...

Change your pace

Eldhestar offers a variety of day tours for riders of all experience levels. Our day tours usually range from 4 – 6 hours. We ride through stunning landscapes and enjoy the serenity of the Icelandic Nature.
Our combo tours are a great way to combine horse riding with other activities. We partner with verified tour companies to create action-packed tours for those who want to make the most of their stay in Iceland.
Eldhestar specialises in adventurous multi-day riding tours. The multi-day tours are perfect for those who are looking for an authentic riding experience.
Eldhestar offers multi-day tours, up to 8 days long. In these tours, accommodations and meals are included.
Eldhestar offers a variety of multi-day tours during winter where you might get a glimpse of the northern lights.