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03B - Soft River Banks

5 hours South IcelandEldhestarFree cancellation on most tours

03B - Soft River Banks

03B - Soft River Banks is a 5 hours experience run by Eldhestar in South Iceland, from 23.710 ISK per person. This tour is for experienced riders who would like to ride the Icelandic horse in an extraordinary environment. We begin the tour on nice riding trails along our meadows which are perfect for trying the special gait of the Icelandic horse, tölt.

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

About this tour

This tour is for experienced riders who would like to ride the Icelandic horse in an extraordinary environment. We begin the tour on nice riding trails along our meadows which are perfect for trying the special gait of the Icelandic horse, tölt. We continue riding on grassland, following the river Gljúfurá to an old cemetery and further down to the soft Ölfusá River bank. From there, we have a view of the river and if the weather allows the famous volcanos Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull. We proceed through a bird sanctuary before returning to our farm Vellir. For experienced riders only!

Please note: Mininum number of participants are 2 people . If we do not reach the minimum number of participants, a different tour will be offered instead.

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 Reykjavik 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. Only for experienced riders!

Photos & videos

03B - Soft River BanksPhoto: Eldhestar / map.tourdesk.is
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Where it starts

Vellir

Meeting point: Eldhestar, Vellir, Ölfus

Places on this tour

South Coast

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is 03B - Soft River Banks?
The tour runs about 5 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does 03B - Soft River Banks operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 23.710 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 12 years old.
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