Viking Tour

by Íshestar Riding Tours · Sightseeing day tours · Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon

Fine on your own
Eco-certified
Self-guided

from €226.5 per person

Next departure: Mon 29 Mar

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Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Demanding
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup available at extra cost, or meet at the start point
Starts at
Íshestar
26 Sörlaskeið, Hafnarfjörður
Departs
09:00, 13:00
Minimum age
12
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in Íshestar Riding Tours's words: Please be at the Íshestar stables at least 30 minutes before the tour departure if you are self driving to our stables. Sörlaskeið 26, 220 Hafnarfjörður GPS coordinates: 64°02'35.8"N 21°54'51.2"W (Google/Apple Maps: Ishestar)

About this experience

Experience the versatility of the Icelandic horse and go straight into exploring the Reykjanes preservation area from our stables in Hafnarfjörður. Cross the Kaldá river and ride around the dormant volcano of Mt. Helgafell or into the gorgeous Heiðmörk nature park with our trained guides.

When we arrive back at the stables enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate is available and feel free to ask our staff any questions about the Icelandic horse.

Please note: this tour is for strong intermediate riders that are comfortable and in control of the horse at all paces.
The choice of route is dependent on both season and weather and is subject to change to ensure a fun experience for everyone.

At Íshestar we take pride in our personal service and limit group sizes to be 20 or below per riding group to ensure a safe and enjoyable tour for all of our guests. We look forward to showing you the Icelandic horse in its natural surroundings.

Please note that the riding time is 2 ½ - 3 hours, total of 5 hours with transfer.

Description from the operator, Íshestar Riding Tours. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

Please note that it is not allowed to ride with backpacks or bags but Íshestar provides complimentary safety boxes at the stables for valuables.

THE AGE LIMIT TO RIDE ON THIS TOUR IS 12 YEARS OLD AND MUST HAVE GOOD EXPERIENCE RIDING IN OPEN TERRAIN.
THE WEIGHT LIMIT FOR ALL OUR TOURS IS 110 KG/240 LBS
IF YOU ARE ARRIVING BY OWN CAR, PLEASE BE AT THE ÍSHESTAR STABLES 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE

Riding helmets, rubber boots and rainwear / warm outfit during the ride
Trained guides who speak multiple languages (English, Scandinavian and German)

Good to know

Riding gear (riding boots, riding trousers, jackets, hats, gloves, etc.) needs to be washed (40°C), dry cleaned or disinfected before arriving in Iceland. Used leather gear may not be brought into the country

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Who this is not for

Not for families with children under 12 — the operator will not take them, even with a parent.
Not for anyone unsure on their feet or carrying an injury — the operator rates this as physically demanding, and there is no easy version of the day.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Íshestar Riding Tours is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Íshestar Riding Tours

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Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

K Tay
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
Wonderful! Small group really appreciate the attention we were given. Loved to have personal space with the horses before we road. Great trainers took time to explain everything. They took pictures/ video of us riding with our phones for great memories. One hour was perfectly pleasant for us to enjoy.
Vishal Sheth
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Horses and Waffles tour was perfect for beginners and young kids. The trainers, instructions, and of course horses were amazing. We all had a really good experience and highly recommend this place. Ending the tour on a sweet note with complimentary waffles and hot chocolate was awesome.
Leena Amiri
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Such a fun experience, its suitable for both beginner or experienced riders, on the icelandic poneys you will experience the tolt. Dont miss out a ride in the most stunning scenic views
Simon Bates
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Wonderful trek out on beautiful Icelandic horses, who all knew their jobs so well (but would also move out to a canter when we wanted them to!) impressive network of trails up.to the lava fields and great to feel the tolt as well, the 5th gait unique to Icelandics

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

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€226.5 per person

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Departs09:0013:00

Reykjavík: light 07:00–20:06, 13 h 5 min of daylight.

Easter Monday — a public holiday in Iceland. Shops, pools and museums keep short hours or shut, and some tours do not run.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Íshestar Riding Tours cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
✓ Card — Apple Pay or Google Pay where your device offers it — through Stripe; the charge is made in Icelandic krónur
✓ Price promise: Íshestar Riding Tours's own price, or we refund the difference
✓ One checkout, even with tours from several operators
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €10 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.