MEET THE HORSE

1 day
TYPOLOGIES

Visit Our Stables

DIFFICULTY

Low

MIN. AGE

3 Years

5.900 kr.

GET TO KNOW THE ICELANDIC HORSE

 

Would you like to come and visit our stables but unsure of how you feel about riding? Come and meet our horses! Learn about the unique history of the Icelandic horse that has been a big part of the nation’s heart ever since settlement.

 

You will get the chance to take part in our daily routine of grooming and caring for the horses. You will have plenty of time to interact with them and take some pictures.

DURATION

1 hour Stable visit

RIDING SKILLS

Easy

DEPARTURES

Saturdays at 13:00

NOTE

Pick up for departure at 13:00 is at 12:00, Pick up from all pick up points in Reykjavik.

RESERVATION CODE

D04

  • If you are arriving in your own car, please be at our stable 15 minutes before departure.
  • Please note that the riding tour is 1 hour and with a transfer, it is a total of 3 hours.
  • For those who want to try the Icelandic horse, we provide riding helmets, rubber boots, and rainwear/warm outfit during the ride.
  • Trained guides who speak multiple languages (English, Scandinavian and German).
  • Please note that Íshestar provides complimentary safety boxes at the stables for valuables.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME ON THE TOUR?

We reccomend 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 Ishestar by email daytours@ishestar.is or by telephone +354 555 7000

WHEN AM I GOING TO BE PICKED UP?

If you purchased pick-up it 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.

MY PICK UP LOCATION IS NOT ON THE LIST?

Please contact us at daytours@ishestar and we will try to find a pick-up location near you.

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.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR DAY TOURS?

Included in all our day tours:
Riding helmets, rubber boots, rainwear, or a warm outfit during the ride.
Our tour guides are English and Scandinavian-speaking, and some speak German.
See tour programs for details on what is included in combination tours.