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 […]

4D – Riding and Gullfoss, Geysir & Thingvellir

The tour starts at our farm Vellir. We ride for 1.5-2 hours in the charming countryside, enjoying the view of volcanic mountains and wide meadows. Excellent riding trails give a good opportunity to experience the special gait of the Icelandic horse “tölt”. After the riding we have lunch at Hotel Eldhestar. The tour bus will […]

4C – Riding and Rafting

Combine nature & action in one perfect day! This tour offers an adventurous day, starting at our farm Vellir where the first half of the day is spent riding the unique Icelandic horse in scenic surroundings. After riding 1.5-2 hours on soft trails along green meadows with views of volcanic mountains a light lunch is […]

4B – The Sea Horse

On this tour you have the chance to experience two beautiful big animals on the same day, the horse and the whale! We start the tour by riding for 1.5-2 hours at our farm Vellir. After the riding tour you enjoy a light lunch at Hótel Eldhestar before we will drive you to the old […]

6C – The Valley of Horses – Marardalur

For experienced riders only. The Valley of Horses – Marardalur has been one of our most popular stops on our trip around the Volcano Hengill Area. The valley is surrounded by special formed cliff walls, but the bottom is flat and grassy. We often talk about the hidden valley. Previously, the Valley of Horses was used as a storage site for cattle. A unique place to visit, beautiful views and very good riding trails.

6A – The Beach Ride

For experienced riders only. An amazing ride on the volcanic beach, the river banks and islands of the Ölfusá delta and great views! We take the horses in the trailer to the small fishing town Thorlákshöfn where we start the tour with a ride on the long, black beach. We follow the scenic beach along the surf of the North Atlantic for a few kilometers, riding on soft black lava sand until we reach the beautiful area where the mighty glacial river Ölfusá meets the sea in a large delta.

5D – Riding and Hiking in the Valley Reykjadalur

Enjoy an active day in great environment! The program starts at our farm Vellir with a riding tour through the amazing Icelandic nature. We ride for 1.5 to 2 hours along meadows and lava fields in the charming countryside, followed by a light lunch at Hótel Eldhestar. After lunch we drive about 5 minutes to […]

5C – Riding and Relaxation

Spend a relaxed day in the countryside! We start the day with a tour in the surroundings of our farm. We ride for 2.5-3 hours through lava fields and meadows. After the tour a light lunch is waiting for you at our comfortable Hotel Eldhestar. After lunch, we take you to Hveragerði’s excellent swimming pool […]

5B – Below the Mountains

On this day tour we discover the beautiful landscape opening up between the volcanic mountains and the Atlantic ocean in southern Iceland. We begin the tour on nice riding trails along our meadows which are ideal for trying the special gait of the Icelandic horse, “tölt”. We follow the river Gljúfurá to an old cemetery […]

5A – The Hot Springs Tour to Reykjadalur Valley

Vistas and Volcanoes This tour offers spectacular views and a surprising variety of magnificent Icelandic nature. We first ride along the slopes of Reykjafjall mountain and continue on nice riding trails surrounding the small village Hveragerði. The path then takes us through a green forest to a colourful geothermal valley with hot springs, an area […]

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 rare sight in Iceland. We then pass many hot springs in the impressive, colorful geothermal area situated just above the village of Hveragerði, a small […]

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 in the paddock and start the tour on nice trails along our vast meadows. We soon speed up and you get the opportunity to try the special, comfortable gait of the Icelandic horse, “tölt”.

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 Ingolfsfjall Mountain, named after the first Norwegian Viking who settled in Iceland. We ride along the slopes of the mountain Reykjafjall with nice views of […]

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 tour takes you through a small river, a lava field and along wide meadows. On our way through the southern farmland, we enjoy a nice […]

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 creatures, the “hidden people”, but as they are hidden, we will not actually meet them! So, depending on where the horses felt their presence last […]

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, 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 […]

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 – […]

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 river Varmá and through a lava field area, ending on good riding paths in the meadows south of our farm.

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 Icelandic horse’s qualities and experience the Icelandic countryside on horseback. We meet at our farm and ride on excellent riding paths and along the meadows […]

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 us an idea of how agriculture has developed in the last decades. Nice riding trails give a good opportunity to experience the special gait of the […]

7 – Volcano Contrasts – Summerprogram

This is a two-day tour in the diverse area around our farm. We stay the night at Hótel Eldhestar, a nearby hotel or at Guesthouse Eldhestar and discover the striking contrasts of Icelandic nature on horseback.