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04F - Horses and Puffins

8 hours South IcelandEldhestarFree cancellation on most tours

04F - Horses and Puffins

04F - Horses and Puffins is a 8 hours experience run by Eldhestar in South Iceland, from 28.250 ISK per person. Enjoy a day with Iceland´s most charismatic animals, starting wih horse riding in the morning and puffin watching in the afternoon…and maybe some elf on the way! Elves are important creatures in Iceland.

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

About this tour

Enjoy a day with Iceland´s most charismatic animals, starting wih horse riding in the morning and puffin watching in the afternoon…and maybe some elf on the way! Elves are important creatures in Iceland. They get to decide where roads can go and houses can be built. The riding tour takes you to places populated by these special creatures. We pass the small cleft Alfakví and the old sheep´s house that cannot be removed without serious consequences. On the way you will have good opportunity to experience the gait tölt on numerous excellent tölt paths. The tour continues with light lunch at Hotel Eldhestar followed by transfer to Reykjavik. When arriving at the harbor (around 13:00) we recommend strolling around and enjoying this wonderful area of the nation’s capital before we embark on a charming, especially designed oak boat. The Puffin watching tour takes one hour, reaching the Puffin Island in only 15 minutes. You will learn all about this charismatic bird, hear romantic stories and fun facts!

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, 1,5-2 hours on horseback, light lunch at Hotel Eldhestar and 1-hour puffin watching tour (binoculars available on board).

What to bring

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

Good to know

  • Summer tour! Pick-up in Reykjavik every day at 8:00 , return to Reykjavík ca. 15:30. 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. Departures: May 1st – August 20th. Please let us know if there are any dietary needs like if there are allergies or vegetarians. The puffin Watching tour is operated by Special Tours and ends at around 15:30 in the old harbor. A drop off within Reykjavík can be requested on the spot for an additional fee.

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Where it starts

Vellir

Meeting point: Eldhestar, Vellir, Ölfus

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Frequently
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How long is 04F - Horses and Puffins?
The tour runs about 8 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does 04F - Horses and Puffins operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 28.250 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.