Tours and Tickets by Hestasport - Riding Tours
Horse Riding Tour in Varmahlíð
Experience the wild landscapes and rugged terrain of Iceland’s north—without disturbing the serene nature—on a guided horseback trek in Varmahlíð. Go with a guide who will lead you along a route tailored to your riding experience and move at a speed comfortable for you. A helmet is provided, as is rain gear if needed.
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2 hours
Family Friendly Horse Riding Tour in Skagafjörður
Mount your Icelandic horse and set off with your small group to discover Skagafjörður’s striking landscape on this family-friendly riding tour, suitable for any level of experience. Soak up scenic views and benefit from your guide’s insider knowledge as you trot along ridges, rivers, and rolling trails, keeping warm with gear rental and a hot drink provided.
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1 hour
Horse Riding Tour to the Glacier River Delta with Waterfall
Experienced riders can enjoy a more intimate glimpse of rural Iceland on this small-group, horseback ride to Reykjafoss waterfall and the Héraðsvötn delta. Benefit from the insights of your guide as you trot along countryside trails, cross waterways, and admire sweeping views of the striking landscape, avoiding hidden costs with gear rental and a hot drink included in the price.
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3 hours
Off we go
Spending a whole day travelling on horseback is truly Icelandic! At the beginning of the trip, you will be introduced to your two best friends for the day: your horses. While riding one of them, you will lead the other horse beside you and later on change. Our guides will explain to you how to do that comfortably. Riding Icelandic style with a “hand-horse” is certainly a unique and wonderful experience. During the ride, you will follow the Húseyjarkvísl stream and explore the glacial river delta Héraðsvötn, where you will see a wide variety of birds during the season. You will be enjoying the impressive panorama of the Skagafjörður mountains while tölting on nice and comfortable riding paths.
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1 day
Exclusive Riding Program for Advanced Horse Riders - Give Me 5! - 2 to 3 hours
The Icelandic Horse is the only horse breed in the world that has these 5 different gaits: Walk,trot, gallop, tölt and pace. If you are an experienced rider or even a real expert, come to us and let our amazing horses cast a spell on you!
A highly skilled riding teacher will lead you into this unique equestrian world. By riding 2-3 different horses you will soon discover the particular potential of the 5-gaited Icelandic Horse.
This program takes place at Vindheimamelar show grounds and surroundings and is a good balance of practice and hacking.
Please let us know about your previous riding experience in as much detail as possible. This helps us choose the right horses for you. You can do this on the check out page.
THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNER RIDERS!
A highly skilled riding teacher will lead you into this unique equestrian world. By riding 2-3 different horses you will soon discover the particular potential of the 5-gaited Icelandic Horse.
This program takes place at Vindheimamelar show grounds and surroundings and is a good balance of practice and hacking.
Please let us know about your previous riding experience in as much detail as possible. This helps us choose the right horses for you. You can do this on the check out page.
THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNER RIDERS!
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2 to 3 hours
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Review of: Horse Riding Tour in Varmahlíð
It was a WONDERFUL experience! I chose the place because they were really fast and friendly to email me back, and the tour didn’t disappoint at all! The guides were really sweet and they made the tour fit my riding level perfectly! I learned a lot, and we switched around the horses, which means I tried 4 horses to get the most out of the tour! I can definitely recommend this! 🤩…
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Date of experience: July 2020
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Responded Jul 14, 2020
Thank you Mette, we were really happy to have you here. People like you make the tours really easy and fun for us!! :)
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Great stay at the cottage. Beautiful and very clean. The Hot Pot was awesome!! Location is great and staff very friendly. Would definitely recommend and will definitely come back!!! ❤️ Iceland!!
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Date of experience: December 2019
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Responded Jan 4, 2020
Guess this review is for our amazing cottages, not for the riding tours. Although, a hot pot for the horses would be one cracking idea as well! :) Thank you for your kind words anyway, and we would love to be your hosts again in the future!
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My mother and I had a wonderful ~1 hour tour with Hestasport on Christmas Day. The girls who ran the tour were so friendly and knowledgeable. My mother was worried about being able to get on and off the horses because of her age, and a recent knee replacement, but they made it so easy for her, and also made her feel very comfortable with the experience. I would recommend Hestasport over and over to anyone who has the opportunity to go.…
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Date of experience: December 2019
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Responded Jan 4, 2020
Ho ho ho! Sounds like you had a Merry Christmas on horseback. :) We always try to delver a special experience to all our guests and during the holidays "over the fields we go, laughing all the way". Thank you for riding with us!
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We had a fun time on our two hour ride. The staff were great, especially our guide. The horses were a little wild but nothing too bad. Nice scenery.
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Date of experience: September 2019
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Responded Sep 24, 2019
Thank you for your review! Best wishes from Iceland. :)
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200km on the back of trustful and strong islandic horses through the deserted planes north of Hofsjökull. An unforgettable experience, which demands good riding skills and a fit body though. Perfect organisation by Magnus and his team at Hestasport. An excellent cook accompanied the tour. Short yoga sessions in the morning kept our muscles smooth. So take riding lessons and start working out. This tour is worth any investment!…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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Responded Aug 31, 2019
Thank you for joining us for this Expedition through the highland deserts of Iceland. Riding with a free running herd in the wilderness is a once in a lifetime experience for most people. We hope you made some lasting memories on this ride and would love to see you again next year! Greetings from the Hestasport Team!
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