2 h

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About this activity

Íshestar Stables are 15 minutes from Reykjavik in a small town called Hafnarfjörður, outside of the city surrounded by dramatic landscape and beautiful scenery. Friendly staff and amazing horses await you. Multilingual guides help you every step of the way from picking helmets to showing you how to put your horse on the unique gait Tölt. Upon arriving, see an instructional video on how to ride the Icelandic horse, how to stop, turn, and drive your horse. Maximum guests on tour is 20 people, so you can choose from beginner, intermediate, or experienced riding. Not to worry if you are unsure of the difficulty level you would like to take. The beginning of your tour has one group to your guide can evaluate experience levels and levels of comfort. Your tour group splits after riding ability is determined. You can also request preferences like going faster or slower.

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Included

Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
Helmets, rubber boots, rain gear and warm overall

Not included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Pre-booked pick-up and drop-off from pick up points in Reykjavik, unless specified with tour option

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
In our tours up to two children or youth may travel with each adult, paying full fare
Weight limit is 110kg/240lbs
Used riding gear is not allowed on the tour or near the horses
If you arrive in your own car please be at the stables 30 minutes before your tour starts
Due to possible damage to unborn children pregnant women cannot ride on our tours

Features

Sport

75%

Adrenaline

60%

Original

50%

Tourism

15%

Reviews

4.7

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taylahopex3

4 | 2019-09-23

The stables and inside were very clean and cute, overall good experience! It was my first time riding and we all had fun. They carefully explained everything, showed us what to do and how, we’re helpful throughout riding; there were two instructors with us one in the front of the line and one in the back. We rode for about 1.5 hrs thru a lava field and small mountain mainly slow but sometimes sped up which was fun! Only come we’re that we didn’t really see much other than the lava field I expected a more scenic route, we only had about 10 mins after to change and drink coffee before the bus came so it felt a little rushed but overall great experience :)

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PAMELA T

4 | 2019-07-03

Well organized and very comfortable. Wish I could have spent more time for a longer ride through different terrain.

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johnnysm

5 | 2019-07-03

I have read about the uniqueness of the Icelandic horses and this was the perfect opportunity to experience it. The bus was clean and comfortable. It picked me up at my hotel and took us to the stables. We were given the appropriate head covering and a safety video on how to treat the horse and what to expect, nice touch. The trainers were very knowledgeable and professionals with a big welcoming smile. They put us at tease and were constantly checking on us and helping maneuver the horses appropriately. I was a beginner and felt very comfortable with my horse and the security of the ride and trainers. The views were spectacular and the pace appropriately. Overall a great tour and experience which I highly recommend

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emilyautumnl

5 | 2019-07-03

This was a unique way to get into nature. They took great care to match us all with a horse whose personality suited our riding style. I haven’t ridden regularly in years, so I was hesitant to pick the “fast” group over the slower group. I ended up choosing the fast group and was very happy with it all. We would trot/tölt for a minute or two then walk for 5 and repeat the cycle so it wasn’t too intense. With only 3 of us in the trotting group it was also a very peaceful experience.

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Tong Jue T

5 | 2019-03-18

Very knowledgeable and helpful guides. Love the horses, so cute. Thank you to dear Gangster, my horse, for carrying me on your back all the way. Worth every single cent!

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moanarn

5 | 2018-12-25

Awesome experience. And I must say that all the people who works are fantastic! I was so nervous for me and for my 8 year old son at first but they made sure to keep us all feel safe. And so our family had a wonderful time. Thank you for assisting and taking care of my son.

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Taylor R

5 | 2018-07-29

It was a great day trip for anybody that like the scenery. I took the slower trail tour. Wasn't too expensive either

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