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Enjoy a calm afternoon horseback ride on friendly Icelandic horses. Explore Hólsmheiði forest and a stunning red lava rock formation only 15 minutes from Reykjavik. Relax with tea or coffee after.

Highlights

• Ride in small groups and enjoy a personal and warm service
• Bond with friendly and well-trained Icelandic horses
• Explore a magnificent volcanic landscape and a variety of riding trails
• Relax after the ride with a cup of hot tea or coffee in the home of your hosts
• Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik

Description

Start with pickup from your hotel in Rekjavik and travel to a small family-owned farm outside the city. Get acquainted with your horse, suited to your previous riding experience. After a short riding lesson and safety briefing, head out on a ride over the hills surrounding Reykjavik. Enjoy beautiful views over the volcanic mountains, lakes, and the city. Make your way through the Hólsmheiði forest and arrive at a stunning red lava rock field called Rauðhólar. Make several stops along the way to take photos and enjoy the scenery. During the journey, you will get to ride Tölt, the super comfortable 4th gait of the Icelandic horse, and learn how Icelanders have traveled across their country for centuries. Be returned to Rekjavik after your tour to enjoy the rest of your day.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off within the Reykjavik-area Riding helmets and rain clothes Riding lesson Hot beverages Cookies

Important Information

• This tour is suitable for beginners and riders with little experience
• This tour will take place rain or shine
• Pickup from hotels will begin 30 minutes before the tour starts. Time in the saddle is 1.5-2 hours, with a total tour duration of 3.5-4 hours

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund