Culture and Riding Holiday

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Upscale

Weight limit

Customize your Iceland vacation to include both horseback riding and cultural experiences. Our program can be tailored to your group's interests and the events happening during your trip. Enjoy daily riding tours followed by visits to horse theaters, stallion shows, breeding shows and competitions featuring top Icelandic riders and horses. We'll also explore art galleries showcasing stunning paintings and sculptures in Reykjavik and South Iceland, and attend concerts at the new Harpa concert hall. Immerse yourself in Icelandic horse culture and the country's vibrant arts scene with this one-of-a-kind opportunity. The riding route is subject to weather conditions.

Price to be confirmed.

Tour highlights

You Will Tölt!

Enjoy the invigorating and liberating tölt, a gait exclusive to the lively and compact Icelandic horses

Iceland Culture

We visit arts galleries with beautiful paintings and sculptures in Reykjavik and South Iceland and/or the new concert hall “Harpa” in Reykjavik

Visit a Horse Event

We will visit a horse theater, stallion shows, breeding shows and/or competitions

Route details

Tour members arrive at Keflavík Airport, Iceland and take the Flybus from Keflavík to Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus terminal). You will be greeted by our team between 17:30 and 18:00, who will arrange further transportation to the farm in the neighbourhood of Hveragerði. After check-in, dinner will be served at the hotel.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

3 days of riding and activities

Accommodation

Comfort

Upscale

Hotel

3 nights

Our 3* hotel or a nearby hotel in double rooms with private facilities. All rooms are outfitted with the luxurious Hästens beds, unrivaled sleep comfort handcrafted from sustainable, natural materials, such as genuine hypoallergenic horsehair, cotton, wool, flax and Swedish pinewood. Each room has a door to the garden, allowing you to step outside and observe the northern lights, weather and season permitting. Each room has washbasins and soap. Bed linens, towels, Wi-Fi and parking are included free of charge.

Tour conditions

Included

English speaking guide;
riding and safety equipment;
warm overalls;
transfer from/to Reykjavik;
accommodation at out hotel or a nearby hotel in double rooms with private facilities;
11% VAT;
all meals (breakfast, light lunch, coffee & cake, 3-course dinner).

Extras

flights;
tips;
transfer from Keflavík to Reykjavik;
lodging tax per room per night (please inquire);
personal expenses.

Group size

up to 10 tourists

Duration

4 days

3 nights

It's important to know

good shoes;
comfortable pants (riding pants not necessary);
gloves;
buff;
a small waist bag for a camera.

Tour reviews

5.0

Based on 9 reviews

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Meghan

25 Sep, 2024

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When we arrived we were placed in a room with two twin beds. However it was our honeymoon and we had requested a double bed through the booking agency. Reception said they have limited capacity for double rooms and I explained that we really wanted this, and they did a great job of accommodating to make it right. I would just say to contact the facility directly beforehand to confirm sleeping arrangements if you have a preference like this. Otherwise the facility was excellent. Nice location, close to Reykjavík. They pick up and drop off at the bus station. Rooms and beds were comfortable and clean. The outdoor hot tubs worked and were very hot. The horses were lovely and well cared for. Our guide was a girl from Germany who was very good with the people and horses. The food they served us for breakfast and dinner was good! If I went back I would do a longer point to point ride. But for this particular trip I’m glad we stayed at the hotel.

25 Sep, 2024
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Brit

12 Mar, 2024

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This ride was my first activity in Iceland and turned out to be a great start! The staff is very well prepared and the horses are very easy to ride - especially the tölt which was fun to try! We got on the horses right away and spent almost the whole duration riding. That was great!

12 Mar, 2024
K
Kathy

2 Mar, 2024

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The establishment was well-structured and professional, with guides who were friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable. The horses were charming and impeccably behaved. Among our group, three members possessed considerable riding expertise, while one had limited experience. Nonetheless, our guide adeptly matched our mounts to our respective skill levels and adjusted the difficulty of the ride accordingly, ensuring a delightful experience for all. Even our less experienced rider found the tolt technique comfortable and enjoyable. The excursion lasted 1.5 hours, meandering through picturesque countryside, encompassing a serene river crossing, and offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers. We delighted in spotting whooper swans and ravens during our journey. Our guide also stopped for photos of us on horseback. Riding the Icelandic Horse was truly a pleasure, the team ensured it was so enjoyable. Thank you for a lovely equine experience on our trip to Iceland.

2 Mar, 2024