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, relax in the steam sauna or take a swim in the comfortably warm pool. Imagine sitting in steamy thermal water as a light snowfall turns the grass around you white. After returning to our hotel, a light lunch will be served.
1st of October – 30th of April
1 hour riding & around 1 hour in the pool
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.
English speaking guide, riding and safety equipment, raingear and warm overalls if the weather calls for it, hotel pick-up, entry to the pool and a light lunch.
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 age limit for this tour is 7 years.
