Horseback riding in Iceland by Alhestar
Lava tour | Pick-up from ReykjavÃk
5.5 hour - intermediate - min 12 years - Pick-up from ReykjavÃk
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- 48.000 Ãslenskar krónur
- From ReykjavÃk
Cancellation Policy
Bookings are fully refundable until 24 hours before arrival. To cancel or reschedule, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance of your booking. All bookings that do not adhere to this policy will be charged in full.
Service Description
INCLUDED 4 hours riding tour Pick-up & drop-off from ReykajvÃk Snacks and beverages included Your operator will provide all equipment NOT INCLUDED Costs for pick up and drop off. Additional costs per person 7500kr. ACTIVITIES Horse Riding Sightseeing ATTRACTIONS Strandakirkja Þorlákshöfn WHAT TO BRING Warm and comfortable clothes Good shoes, sneakers or boots 4 hours riding tour 1.5 hours transfer from ReykjavÃk (45-minutes each way) Feel like a real Viking while riding an Icelandic horse through volcanic lava landscapes. It simply does not get more Icelandic than this. At any time of year, you can step into the saddle on one of the sturdy but friendly horses in the fishing town of Þorlákshöfn in south Iceland. The Icelandic horse is world-famous for its good temperament along with its five gaits: the walk, the trot, the canter, the tölt, and the flying pace. From Þorlákshöfn (Thorlak’s Harbour) you will ride west, towards the beautiful lava fields of KrýsuvÃk. KrýsuvÃk is also famous for its geothermal activity (not surprisingly in amongst all the lava), so you’ll see some white strokes of steam rising from the ground in the distance. You might also see some impressive views of both mountains and the sea. The lava fields are a truly alien landscape, so not that surprising that they were used as one of NASA’s locations for their astronauts’ training before going to walk on the moon. There is very little vegetation here, and the most prominent colour of the landscape is black. You will also visit a small church, Strandakirkja, that’s well known in Iceland. This is a protestant church from the 12th century, with beautiful views towards the ocean, and you’ll be sure to see some impressive waves crashing on the cliffs nearby, especially on windy days. Close by is a small café where you, and the horses, can have a little rest and have some snacks. Then it’s time to return to base. This tour is four hours long and only intended for experienced riders as it is of medium difficulty. Enjoy a ride through beautiful Icelandic nature. Check availability by choosing a date.