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03A - Meadows and Mountains

5 hours South IcelandEldhestarFree cancellation on most tours

03A - Meadows and Mountains

03A - Meadows and Mountains is a 5 hours experience run by Eldhestar in South Iceland, from 21.550 ISK per person. The tour starts on soft riding trails along the meadows around our farm Vellir. We then follow the river Gljufura and continue on an old route towards Ingolfsfjall Mountain, named after the first Norwegian Viking who settled in Iceland.

21.550 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

The tour starts on soft riding trails along the meadows around our farm Vellir. We then follow the river Gljufura and continue on an old route towards Ingolfsfjall Mountain, named after the first Norwegian Viking who settled in Iceland. We ride along the slopes of the mountain Reykjafjall with nice views of the landscape between the ocean and the volcanic mountains surrounding the village Hveragerdi before we return to our farm.

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 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
  • 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. 2.5-3 hours riding. Pick-up in Reykjavik every day at 08:00 . Return to Reykjavík ca. 13:00. 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 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 03A - Meadows and Mountains?
The tour runs about 5 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does 03A - Meadows and Mountains operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 21.550 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.