Tour 4F – Riding and Puffins

Enjoy a day with Iceland´s most charismatic animals, starting with horse riding in the morning and puffin watching in the afternoon…and maybe some elfs on the way! Elves are important creatures in Iceland. They get to decide where roads can go and houses can be built. The riding tour takes you to places populated by these special creatures. We pass the small cleft Alfakví and the old sheep´s house that cannot be removed without serious consequences. On the way you will have good opportunity to experience the gait tölt on numerous excellent tölt paths. The tour continues with light lunch at Hotel Eldhestar followed by transfer to Reykjavik. When arriving at the harbor (around 13:00) we recommend strolling around and enjoying this wonderful area of the nation’s capital before we embark on a charming, especially designed oak boat, leaving at 14.00. The Puffin watching tour takes one hour, reaching the Puffin Island in only 15 minutes. You will learn all about this charismatic bird, hear romantic stories and fun facts!

Please note that drop off after the Puffin Watching part of the combo tour is provided within the city of Reykjavík, not within greater area such as Kópavogur, Hafnafjörður or Mosfellsbær.

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Availability

1st of May to the 20th of August

Duration

1,5 – 2 hours riding & 1 hour puffin watching

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.

The tour ends around 15:30 in the old harbor.

Included

English speaking guide, riding and safety equipment, raingear if the weather calls for it and hotel pick-up. 1,5-2 hours riding, light lunch at Hotel Eldhestar, 1 hour boat trip puffin watching.

Binoculars on board, 100% sightings!

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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 riders is 110 kg(242lbs).

The age limit for this tour is 7 years.