Experience the best of Icelandic nature with our Horses and Puffins tour. This exciting adventure combines a boat ride to a puffin island, which is well known for its colorful bird life, and a horseback riding experience surrounded by stunning nature. The day begins with the Puffin Watching tour, which has been a popular attraction for over 20 years! On the boat ride out from the old harbor in Reykjavik, you will have the opportunity to view Reykjavik city from the seaside and hear about the buildings and islands that can be seen along the way. The boat, the Old Skuli, is specially designed to take us as close to the islands as possible
Horses and Puffins
Once we arrive at the puffin Island, Akurey, our guide will share fun facts and stories about the puffins and other wildlife that can be seen during the tour. You get to observe the Atlantic puffin in its natural habitat, known for its bright and colorful beak. Believe it or not, there are around 30,000 puffins nesting there.
Following the puffin tour, it is time to commence our horse-riding adventure, where you will be introduced to our friendly horses and specially trained guides. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, our excellent riding paths offer a unique experience to explore the Icelandic horse while enjoying the diverse landscape of ancient moss-covered lava and mountain views.
Book our Horses and Puffins tour for an unforgettable adventure exploring Iceland's beautiful nature and wildlife today.
DURATION
5 hours or 6,5 hours with transfer
RIDING SKILLS
No experience required
DEPARTURE
Daily at 11:00
PICK UP
Pick up by Special Tours at 10:30 - Arrive at Hotel around 17:00
AGE LIMIT
7 years old
- The age limit to ride on this tour is 7 years old. Children 14 years or older need written parental permission to ride alone.
- The weight limit for all our tours is 110 kg/240 lbs.
- It is the responsibility of each rider to assess whether they are physically able to take part in the trip, including getting on and off the horses of their own accord.
- If you are arriving in your car, please be at our stable 30 minutes before departure.
- Please note that the riding tour is 1.5 hours.
Riding Tour
- Riding helmets, rubber boots, and rain-wear/warm outfit during the ride.
- Trained guides who speak multiple languages (English, Scandinavian and German).
- Please note that it is not allowed to ride with backpacks or bags but Íshestar provides complimentary safety boxes at the stables for valuables.
Puffin Tour
- Guided boat tour
- 100% Sightings
- Binoculars are available on board.
- We get you extra close!
- 20 years of experience
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME ON THE TOUR?
We recommend that you bring warm gloves and a thin hat that can fit under the riding helmet. Included in the price is that you can borrow a helmet, warm overall or rain coat and rain pants as well as rubber boots.
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT ON A RIDER?
Maximum weight for a rider is 110kg/242lb.
CAN I WEAR MY OWN RIDING CLOTHES?
Riding clothes. Riding gear (riding trousers, jackets, etc.) needs to be washed (40°C) or dry cleaned. Items which can not be washed or dry cleaned (riding boots, riding hats) need to be cleaned and disinfected at least five days prior to arriving in Iceland. The Icelandic Veterinary Authority recommends the broad-spectrum disinfectant Virkon S for disinfection. Used riding gloves, whips, saddles, bridles, chaps and other used leather gear may not be brought into the country.
Please understand that these precautions are necessary because there are no contagious animal diseases in Iceland. Horses are not vaccinated and are therefore susceptible to infectious agents from abroad. Please help us to protect Iceland’s fragile nature! For further information please take a look at: www.mast.is
HOW DO I BOOK?
You can book online on our website or by contacting Íshestar by email info@ishestar.is or by telephone +354 555 7000
WHEN AM I GOING TO BE PICKED UP?
Pick up starts at a certain time for each tour (see information box above) the driver has to pick up other guests as well but please be ready at your location at the given pick up time and if you have any trouble call us +354 555 7000.
Please note that riding tours at Hraðastaðir, Efri-Úlfsstaðir, and Myrkholt do not include transfer as they are Meet on location only tours.
MY PICK UP LOCATION IS NOT ON THE LIST?
Please contact us at info@ishestar and we will try to find a pick-up location near you.
Please note that riding tours at Hraðastaðir, Efri-Úlfsstaðir, and Myrkholt do not include transfer as they are Meet on location only tours.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO I NEED TO BOOK?
We recommend booking a couple of days in advance just to make sure that we have free spaces on the day you wish to arrive.
WHEN WILL I BE BACK AT MY HOTEL?
Usually, you will be back at your hotel around an hour after the tour ends.
Please note that riding tours at Hraðastaðir, Efri-Úlfsstaðir, and Myrkholt do not include transfer as they are Meet on location only tours.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR DAY TOURS?
Included in all day tours.
Transfers, riding helmets, rubber boots, rain-wear or a warm outfit during the ride.
Meals are included on some of the tours, but optional on others, see tour program for details.
Our tour guides are English and Scandinavian speaking, some speak German.
See tour programs for details on what is included in combination tours.
Please note that riding tours at Hraðastaðir, Efri-Úlfsstaðir, and Myrkholt do not include transfer as they are Meet on location only tours.
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