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Black Beach Riding Tour

1 hour South IcelandVik Horse AdventureFree cancellation on most tours

Black Beach Riding Tour

Black Beach Riding Tour is a 1 hour experience run by Vik Horse Adventure in South Iceland, from 15.000 ISK per person. Our Black Beach Riding Tour is an easy-going one hour ride perfectly suited for beginners and people who don’t go horse riding often, but we welcome riders of all abilities. Our horses are friendly and sure-footed, perfect to enjoy the wild Icelandic terrain.

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15.000 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
1 hour
Season
All year
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum age
10 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
South Iceland
Travel by
Self-Drive
Operator
Vik Horse Adventure

About this tour

Our Black Beach Riding Tour is an easy-going one hour ride perfectly suited for beginners and people who don’t go horse riding often, but we welcome riders of all abilities. Our horses are friendly and sure-footed, perfect to enjoy the wild Icelandic terrain. In the summer there is a chance to spot puffins flying above us, and in winter the ever-changing weather highlights the rugged beauty of the landscape.

The tours are mostly at walking speed, but for those who are capable there is the chance to try some tölt, the special gait of the Icelandic horse.

Please note we have a weight limit of 100 kg / 220 lbs, and riders must be aged 10+. We are committed to the welfare of our horses and reserve the right to ask riders to step on a scale. We ask you to be at the stable, dressed and ready to ride, 15 minutes before your departure time.

What’s included

  • Helmet
  • Icelandic horse & equipment

What to bring

  • Clothing according to weather, f.ex. gloves and good sneakers or hiking boots.

Good to know

  • Please note we have a weight limit of 100 kg / 220 lbs, and riders must be aged 10+. We are committed to the welfare of our horses and reserve the right to ask riders to step on a scale. We ask you to be at the stable, dressed and ready to ride, 15 minutes before your departure time.
  • Our tour is an easygoing one-hour ride, but we require all participants to be physically fit enough to mount independently. We get on the horses from the ground as this is how they are trained in Iceland (not to stand with a stool/mounting block).

Photos & videos

Black Beach Riding TourPhoto: Vik Horse Adventure / map.tourdesk.is
Black Beach Riding Tour — photo 2Photo: Vik Horse Adventure / map.tourdesk.is
Black Beach Riding Tour — photo 3Photo: Vik Horse Adventure / map.tourdesk.is
Black Beach Riding Tour — photo 4Photo: Vik Horse Adventure / map.tourdesk.is

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Where it starts

Vik

Meeting point: Vik Horse Adventure stable, Smiðjuvegur 6, vik

Places on this tour

South Coast

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is Black Beach Riding Tour?
The tour runs about 1 hour .
When does Black Beach Riding Tour operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 15.000 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 10 years old.
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