Private 3-Hour Horseback Riding Tour

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Akureyri, Iceland

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Experienced riders can enjoy a more intimate glimpse of rural Iceland on this small-group, horseback ride to Reykjafoss waterfall and the Héraðsvötn delta. Benefit from the insights of your guide as you trot along countryside trails, cross waterways, and admire sweeping views of the striking landscape, avoiding hidden costs with gear rental and a hot drink included in the price.

Admire sweeping views of rural Iceland on this horseback tour
Benefit from the supervision and insights of your guide
Ideal for adventurers with some horse riding experience
Stay safe and warm with gear rental and hot drink provided

What's Included

English speaking guide
Riding Helmet
Rain Jackets/Trousers if required
Coffee and/or Tea

Free coffee of tea before and after the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hestasport Reception - Cottages and Riding Tours
Vegamót, 560 Varmahlíð, Iceland
Please come to our reception 20 minutes before the departure time. In google maps search for "Hestasport Reception" (it is on road number 752 in Varmahlíð)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hestasport Reception - Cottages and Riding Tours

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please shortly describe your experience level in "Special Requirements" field, so we can choose the best horses for you :)
Weight limit 100kg/220lbs
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Sarah_M

This was a great time! We had two guides for the five of us, who had to re-route us last minute as I hadn’t realized when booking that the 3hr ride was for intermediate and up riders, and there were several family members who had never ridden. We still got to see the waterfall, tolt, and enjoy beautiful scenery. Icelandic horses are go-goes, unlike American tourist rides where the horses all plod in a line whether you want them to or not, so lots of fun!

Reviews

5.0

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Great even for beginners

Sarah_M, Jul 2025

Great ride

Claudia_E, Sep 2024

Our trip was great Our guide was a german lady I am bad with names but her name started with an E and she was great she knew a lot about the horses and the area and you could tell that she loved the horses

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your kind words Claudia! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great trip with us. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures in the future! 🐴

Best attraction

Tanya_R, Jul 2024

We had a fantastic time!!!! Everyone should do this!! Our guides were Ben , Pablo and Anna ( I think thats her name) it was loads of fun they were great

Riding thru glacier rivers!

Harriet_m, Aug 2022

Sarah led us on a wonderful 3hr ride thru the glacier rivers. Saw swans and their young, sheep, and flowers. Cold and windy but a wonderful morning!!

Wonderful day!

Cheryl_P, May 2022

We did not end up going on the glacier River Delta with waterfall tour because, after a half mile of writing, we were told that in order to complete the tour in the three hours allotted, we would need to “tolt” (Icelandic horse gait similar to a trot) most of the way. One of us had only been on a horse once before and the other was not relishing the idea of three hours of bouncing in the saddle. Our guide graciously returned to the barn with us, and listed another guide, and received a personalized tour with just the two of us and a lovely guide (Franka - my apologies if I misspelled it). We were able to go at our own pace, which did end up including speeds faster than a walk, as we chose. Our horses were wonderful. The scenery was spectacular. The weather could not have been any more perfect. It was a fabulous day and we very much appreciate the accommodation to our riding preferences. Well done!

Wunderschöner Ritt durchs Delta

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Was für ein Ritt Wir hatten das Glück alleine mit Arabella (Guide) zu reiten. Niemand sonst hätte an diesem Tag die 3 Stunden Tour durchs Delta gebucht. So ging es erstmal an den Wasserfall mit heißer Quelle, dann durch den Fluß. Später dann durch das Delta zurück zum Hof Viel Tölt, einmal Galopp mit Rennpasseinlage von Nótt (mein Pferd) Es war ganz wunderbar. Danke Arabella

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