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02A - The Heritage Tour

5 hours South IcelandEldhestarFree cancellation on most tours

02A - The Heritage Tour

02A - The Heritage Tour is a 5 hours experience run by Eldhestar in South Iceland, from 18.950 ISK per person. This tour goes through meadows and lava fields. On our way we pass several farms, which give us an idea of how the agriculture has developed in the last decades. On the way we have a good opportunity to experience the gait tölt on the many good tölt paths.

18.950 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
5 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
7 years
Pickup
Available
Region
South Iceland
Travel by
Self-Drive
Operator
Eldhestar

About this tour

This tour goes through meadows and lava fields. On our way we pass several farms, which give us an idea of how the agriculture has developed in the last decades. On the way we have a good opportunity to experience the gait tölt on the many good tölt paths. At the end of the tour you are invited for coffee and an homebaked treat.

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 horses for everyone. Beginners and experienced riders ride together. We always try to tölt as much as possible, but do not gallop for safety reasons.

What’s included

  • Pick up and drop off, Riding for 1 1/2 - 2 hours,coffee and home baked cake.
  • We provide helmets and rain gear/winter overalls.

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. 1.5-2 hours riding, including coffee. Pick-up in Reykjavik every day at 08:00 and at 13:00 . Return to Reykjavík ca. 13:00 and 17:15. Note that pick up from hotels in Hafnarfjörður, Kópavogur and Mosfellsbær is at 7:30 and pick up from Seltjarnarnes, Hveragerði and Selfoss is at 8:45 for the morning tour and pick up from Hveragerði and Selfoss is at 13:45 for the afternoon tour. Please double check your booking a day or two before arrival for the pick up location, as the bus stops may change without notice.

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Where it starts

Vellir

Meeting point: Eldhestar, Vellir, Ölfus

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is 02A - The Heritage Tour?
The tour runs about 5 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does 02A - The Heritage Tour operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 18.950 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.