TYPOLOGIES

3 Riding Days

+ 1
DIFFICULTY

Medium

MIN. AGE

12 years

1.590 €

Tour upon request- 2 riders minimum - 3 riding days

On the 19th of March 2021, a volcanic eruption started only 30 km from our main stables just outside of Reykjavik. The volcano, Fagradalsfjall (e. mountain of the beautiful valley), had been dormant for over 6000 years and this was the first eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in 800 years. This unexpected eruption, which produced enormous amounts of lava flowing through valleys and surrounding mountains, came to an end (at least temporarily) almost as abruptly as it had started, in mid-September.

Time will tell whether Fagradalsfjall volcano will remain dormant for another 8000 years or start again soon but exploring these freshest lava fields in Iceland and the surrounding area is sure to make for an unforgettable experience.

While we will not ride to the crater itself as it’s surrounded by kilometres of impassable lava, we invite you to explore with us the surrounding areas, filled with geological activity with bubbly mud pools and hot springs and colours and scenery that seems out of this world.

The best way to experience these sights is of course on the Icelandic horse which has evolved to traverse them.
It is an optional choice to hike to the volcano.

 

We will overnight at the Hotel Vellir in Hafnarfjördur in a comfortable cottage with full-board provided.

DURATION

3 Days - 2 Nights - 3 Riding Days

RIDING SKILLS

Intermediate to Experienced Riders

Please note that you have to be reasonably fit to participate on this ride, as we sometimes have to get off the horses to walk a bit (if it is too steep to ride)

DEPARTURES

Please contact us for dates

ACCOMMODATION

Shared rooms in comfortable cabins or double bed rooms. Hot tub and Sauna. Please note: Accommodation after the ride are to be arranged individually.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Bus transfer from Reykjavik to Hafnarfjordur

During the ride full board is provided. Our menu consists of a large breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals (fish or lamb). Vegetarian meals are available on request when booking. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.

Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price and are hard to get in the highlands. They can be bought at a reasonable price in the Duty-Free Store at Keflavik Airport upon arrival.

Rainwear, saddlebags, water bottles, riding helmet

ATTENTION

Individual travel insurance is not included in the tour price. We encourage clients to obtain relevant travel insurance before visiting Iceland.

Flight to and from Iceland is not included.

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Day 1

We will pick you up at the BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavik in the morning and drive to the Ishestar riding center. There we will pick some horses for the ride and ride through moss covered lava fields towards the volcano Helgafell. We will ride around it through outlandish landscapes. We will have a picnic break on the way. After that we will drive you to your hotel where you can settle in and later enjoy dinner.

Day 2

We drive with the horses to Raudholar and start our ride at the red hills. We will ride through the lava fields of Heidmoerk with views over Blafjall and the craters of Burfell and Helgafell. The terrain is beautiful to experience the amazing gaits of our horses.

Day 3

 After a nice breakfast, we will gear up and head out for our riding tour. We will drive to the Geothermal area of Krýsuvik where we start our ride. We will climb up into a mountain range and enjoy black gravel deserts and amazing views towards all directions.

We head back to base after a day’s adventure on horseback, we will have a lovely dinner and relax before our next adventure.

After a great riding day we have to say goodbye to your horses and bring you back to Reykjavik.

You will be accommodated in the Hotel Vellir in Hafnarfjörður (20 minutes from Reykjavik). 

Depending on the eruptions in Reykjanes we might have to change the itinerary on day 3

The Flybus departs from Keflavík airport 35-40 minutes after each arrival. Busses are located right outside the terminal building.

 

Pick up:
Please be ready at the pick-up. Your pick-up place might be the first one for pick up.

 

Terms & conditions:

If you book online you will be asked to pay the full amount. Please contact us for different payment options.

 

 

Liability:

Íshestar reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables without prior notice, should the necessity arise. No liability is accepted for loss or expenses due to delays or changes of arrival or departures of flights or other services, injury, sickness, accident, strikes, damage, negligence, weather, wars or other causes outside the control of Íshestar. All such losses and expenses are the personal liability of the traveller. The estimated duration of tours as indicated by km or timing can change according to road or weather conditions.

For more information please see also our Frequently Asked Questions and/or contact us at multidaytours@ishestar.is

Viking Village - Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking is located in Hafnarfjordur, it is a unique place and it is the only Viking theme Hotel and restaurant in Iceland.

  • Number of rooms:  42 all with private facilities
  • Outdoor jacuzzi:  Yes
  • Sauna: Yes
  • GSM connection:  Yes
  • WiFi: free