Horses & Blue Lagoons
Departures: Daily 1000
& 1400
Duration: 6 hours (1˝-2
riding)
Riding Skills: Beginner |
Nature
Comfort Riding Tour
Departures: Daily 1400,
April to September 1630
Duration: 2 hours
(1
riding)
Riding Skills: Beginner |
Twighlight Zone Riding Tour
Departures: April to
September 1630
Duration: 2 hours
(1
riding)
Riding Skills: Beginner |
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CA/US$144
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CA/US$86
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CA/US$86
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This popular tour is an ideal
combination where the
Icelandic horse and the
rejuvenating Blue Lagoon play
the major role. Your ride
follows smooth riding tracks
through bushy hills and moss
covered lava fields. See the
variation in the lava fields
depending on their age and
enjoy the different shapes of
the lava. After a ride of 1 -
2 hours we drive to the
fabulous Blue Lagoon where you
can choose to swim in the
mineral rich water, enjoy a
massage or just relax and
enjoy the facilities. (Bathing
fee is not included in the
tour price. |
During this comfortable ride
you will experience beautiful
riding tracks through bushy
hills and moss covered lava
fields. Enjoy the view of the
beautiful Bláfjöll Mountains
on the horizon. After the
tour, you can enjoy an
Icelandic treat with
coffee/tea before you are
transferred back to Reykjavik
(refreshments included in the
tour price). This tour is an
ideal choice for beginners.
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An adventurous ride from the
Íshestar Riding Centre into
the lava fields surrounding
Mt. Helgafell volcano to the
old Kaldársel sheep corral or
to Lake Hvaleyrarvatn through
lava fields and across
beautiful hillsides. View
rough lava fields and look for
different formations in the
lava, maybe you will be able
to spot a troll or two. The
beautiful Bláfjöll Mountains
tower on the horizon. All
riding is on excellent riding
paths. |
Lava
Riding Tour
Departures:
Daily 1000,
1400
Duration: 3 hours
(1˝-2
riding)
Riding Skills: Beginner |
Viking
Tour
Departures: Daily 1000
Duration: 6-7 hours
(5
riding)
Riding Skills: Intermediate |
Viking
Tour Express
Departures: Daily 1300
Duration: 4 hours
(3
riding)
Riding Skills: Experienced
Riders Only |
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CA/US$104
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CA/US$191
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CA/US$140
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An adventurous ride from the
Íshestar Riding Centre into
the lava fields surrounding
Mt. Helgafell volcano to the
old Kaldársel sheep corral or
to Lake Hvaleyrarvatn through
lava fields and across
beautiful hillsides. View
rough lava fields and look for
different formations in the
lava, maybe you will be able
to spot a troll or two. The
beautiful Bláfjöll Mountains
tower above on the horizon.
All riding is on excellent
riding paths. |
We start with an
introductional ride into the
lava fields surrounding Mt.
Helgafell volcano to the old
Kaldársel sheep corral or to
Lake Hvaleyrarvatn through
lava fields and across
beautiful hillsides, getting
acquainted with horses and
surroundings. After a nice
lunch at the riding centre we
head straight into the
adventure of exploring the
Reykjanes preservation area.
Cross the Kaldá River, ride
around the old volcano Mt.
Helgafell or into the
beautiful Heiđmörk Nature Park
with all its strange lava
formations and the ancient
Gjáarrétt sheep corral, made
from lava stones. View rough
lava fields and look for
different formations in the
lava, maybe you will be able
to spot a troll or two. Choice
of route depends on the season
and weather. |
Really test the versatility of
the Icelandic horse, heading
straight into the adventure of
exploring the Reykjanes
preservation area. Cross the
Kaldá River, ride around the
old volcano Mt. Helgafell or
into the beautiful Heiđmörk
Nature Park (depending on the
season). You can also start
with lunch (available at an
extra charge) and then head
out for the ride. |
