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05C - Riding and Relaxation

9 hours Reykjavík areaEldhestarFree cancellation on most tours

05C - Riding and Relaxation

05C - Riding and Relaxation is a 9 hours experience run by Eldhestar in Reykjavík area, from 27.990 ISK per person. Spend a relaxed day in the countryside! We start the day with a tour in the surroundings f our farm and we ride for 2,5-3 hours through lava fields and meadows. After the tour a light lunch at our comfortable Hotel Eldhestar.

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27.990 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
9 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
7 years
Pickup
Available
Region
Reykjavík area
Travel by
Other / Non-Travel
Operator
Eldhestar

About this tour

Spend a relaxed day in the countryside! We start the day with a tour in the surroundings f our farm and we ride for 2,5-3 hours through lava fields and meadows. After the tour a light lunch at our comfortable Hotel Eldhestar. We then take you to Hveragerði's excellent swimming pool to soften up in the warm, soothing geothermal water of the hot pot or relax in the steam sauna. The program ends with coffee and home-baked cake at 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, 2,5-3 hours riding, lunch and entrance to the swimming pool, 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.
  • Bring your swim suit and towel.

Good to know

  • This tour is offered all year round. Pick-up in Reykjavik every day at 8:00 . Return to Reykjavík ca. 17:15. 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 they may change without notice. Please let us know if there are any dietary needs like if there are allergies or vegetarians.

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Where it starts

Vellir

Meeting point: Eldhestar, Vellir, Ölfus

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is 05C - Riding and Relaxation?
The tour runs about 9 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does 05C - Riding and Relaxation operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 27.990 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.
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