Tour 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 and the participants’ riding experience. When we have dismounted our horses, a traditional meal featuring the speciality of the season awaits us.

From October – December & March – April (Autumn’s Leaves): The Icelandic Specialty Hangikjöt.

From January – February (Thorrablot – Back to the Viking midwinter blot): Thorrablot – traditional exotic Icelandic food.

Modern alternatives for vegetarians are available on request.

Availability

1st of October – 30th of April

Duration

1,5 – 2 hours riding

Departure times

Daily 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 13:00.

Included

English speaking guide, riding and safety equipment, raingear and warm overalls if the weather calls for it, hotel pick-up and special Icelandic dish for lunch.

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What to bring

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.

Notes

The weight limit for participants is 110 kg(242lbs).

The age limit for this tour is 7 years.