Skip to main content
Log inMap

02D - Midwinter Warmth

5 hours South IcelandEldhestarFree cancellation on most tours

02D - Midwinter Warmth

02D - Midwinter Warmth is a 5 hours experience run by Eldhestar in South Iceland, from 14.400 ISK per person. Let an adorable Icelandic horse heat your body and soul! After one hour on horseback, riders can soften up in the big and warm hotpot in Hveragerði’s famous swimming pool, where there is also a steam sauna for the really brave.

02D - Midwinter Warmth6 photos
02D - Midwinter Warmth — photo 2
02D - Midwinter Warmth — photo 3
14.400 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
Check availability →
Duration
5 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Very easy
Minimum age
5 years
Pickup
Available
Region
South Iceland
Travel by
Self-Drive
Operator
Eldhestar

About this tour

Let an adorable Icelandic horse heat your body and soul! After one hour on horseback, riders can soften up in the big and warm hotpot in Hveragerði’s famous swimming pool, where there is also a steam sauna for the really brave. Imagine sitting in the steamy water as a light snowfall turns the grass around you white. At Hótel Eldhestar we then have a light lunch.

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.

What’s included

  • Pick up and drop off, Riding for 1 hour, ticket to the swimmingpool, lunch at our hotel.
  • We provide helmets and rain gear/winter overalls.

What to bring

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

Good to know

  • 1 hour riding, followed by swimming and a light lunch at Hotel Eldhestar. Pick-up in Reykjavik every day at 08:00 . Return to Reykjavík ca. 13:00. Bring a swimsuit and a towel. This tour is offered from the 1st of September until the 30th of April. Note that pick up from hotels in Hafnarfjörður, Kópavogur and Mosfellsbær is at 7:30 and pick up from Hveragerði and Selfoss is at 8:45. Please let us know if there are any dietary needs like if there are allergies or vegetarians. Please double check your booking a day or two before arrival for the pick up location, as the bus stops may change without notice.

Photos & videos

02D - Midwinter WarmthPhoto: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is
02D - Midwinter Warmth — photo 2Photo: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is
02D - Midwinter Warmth — photo 3Photo: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is
02D - Midwinter Warmth — photo 4Photo: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is
02D - Midwinter Warmth — photo 5Photo: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is
02D - Midwinter Warmth — photo 6Photo: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is

No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be 02D - Midwinter Warmth, no lookalikes. Search YouTube

Where it starts

Vellir

Meeting point: Eldhestar, Vellir, Ölfus

Similar tours

Give me 5Give me 53 hours North IcelandHestasportfrom 31.000 ISKGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South IcelandGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Iceland6 hours Reykjavík areaArctic Adventuresfrom 24.990 ISKGolden Circle & Glacier SnowmobilingGolden Circle & Glacier Snowmobiling10 hours Reykjavík areaReykjavik Excursions by Icelandiafrom 38.999 ISK
All Iceland toursHorse riding toursWildlife & puffin toursSightseeing & nature tours

Frequently
asked
questions

How long is 02D - Midwinter Warmth?
The tour runs about 5 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does 02D - Midwinter Warmth operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 14.400 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 5 years old.
from14.400 ISK/ person
July 2026
MTWTFSS
Reserve →

Live availability & exact times confirm on the next step — no booking fee, free cancellation on most tours.

Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%