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01A - Countryside Charm

1 hour South IcelandEldhestarFree cancellation on most tours

01A - Countryside Charm

01A - Countryside Charm is a 1 hour experience run by Eldhestar in South Iceland, from 12.000 ISK per person. This tour in the Icelandic countryside takes 1 hour. The tour is ideal for families, groups and guests travelling with their own car, who want a small taste of the Icelandic horse’s qualities and experience the Icelandic countryside on horseback.

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12.000 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
1 hour
Season
All year
Difficulty
Very easy
Minimum age
7 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
South Iceland
Travel by
Self-Drive
Operator
Eldhestar

About this tour

This tour in the Icelandic countryside takes 1 hour. The tour is ideal for families, groups and guests travelling with their own car, who want a small taste of the Icelandic horse’s qualities and experience the Icelandic countryside on horseback. We ride on excellent riding paths and along the meadows around Eldhestars farm Vellir.

Please note: The tour is suitable for all levels of riding experience from beginners to advanced. During booking process, we ask our clients to inform us about their riding experience, which helps us to choose the right horse for everyone. Beginners and experienced riders ride together. We always try to tölt as much as possible, but do not gallop for safety reasons. Our weight limit is 110kg(242lbs) and the minimum age is 7 years old.

What’s included

  • 1 hour riding tour. We provide helmets and rain gear/winter overalls. Pick up from Reykjavik for groups of 8 persons or more.

What to bring

  • Please wear clothes according to weather and solid shoes. We recommend hiking boots.

Good to know

  • This tour is offered all year round.
  • Pick-up is offered for groups of 8 persons or more. Please contact us for group bookings.

Photos & videos

01A - Countryside CharmPhoto: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is
01A - Countryside Charm — photo 2Photo: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is
01A - Countryside Charm — photo 3Photo: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is
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01A - Countryside Charm — photo 5Photo: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is
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01A - Countryside Charm — photo 9Photo: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is

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Where it starts

Hótel Eldhestar, Sveitarfélagið Ölfus, Iceland

Meeting point: Eldhestar, Vellir, Eldhestar, Ölfus

Places on this tour

South Coast

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is 01A - Countryside Charm?
The tour runs about 1 hour .
When does 01A - Countryside Charm operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 12.000 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 7 years old.
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