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 river Varmá and through a lava field area, ending on good riding paths in the meadows south of our farm.
All year round
1,5 – 2 hours riding
Daily at 09:00 and 14:00. Pick-up in Reykjavík at 08:00 and 13:00. The pick-up in Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær and Kópavogur starts at 7:45 for the tour in the morning.
Return to Reykjavík around 13:00 and 17:15.
English speaking guide, riding and safety equipment, raingear and warm overalls if the weather calls for it, hotel pick-up.
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.
