Víðidalur Ride, No Pickup

Iceland: Volcanic Landscape Horse Riding Tour runs through Islenski Hesturinn - The Icelandic Horse. Rated 5.0 across 22 reviews. Runs 2 hours. From $191.

Overview

This two-hour ride with Íslenski Hesturinn, The Icelandic Horse, puts you on a horse in volcanic scenery near the meeting point at Vatnsveituvegur 3, 110 Reykjavík. The tour starts with an introduction to riding, so people who have rarely sat on a horse can join, and the guide then leads the group out across the landscape. You ride in walk and tölt, the smooth gait the breed is known for.

Groups are kept small and the guide adjusts the pace to who is there. Several reviewers said the grouping worked well even when riders of different experience shared the same ride, with plenty of tölting for everyone. The guide shares information about the horses, the landscape and Icelandic culture along the way.

There is no hotel pickup. You make your own way to the meeting point at Vatnsveituvegur 3, 110 Reykjavík, and the listing shows how to get there. The listing describes morning and afternoon tour options.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the farmGet to Íslenski Hesturinn at Vatnsveituvegur 3, 110 Reykjavík, on your own, arriving 15 minutes before the start time.
2. Riding introductionThe guide gives a short briefing on horseback riding before you mount up.
3. Ride through volcanic landscapeSet off with the local guide across the volcanic scenery, riding in walk and tölt while hearing about the horses and the country. The tour runs two hours in total.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape how this ride goes, from what you wear to how the photos work.

• Getting there. There is no pickup and no transport included, so plan the trip to Vatnsveituvegur 3 yourself; the listing shows the meeting point and how to reach it. Arrive 15 minutes early, and note the operator warns tours may start slightly late.
• Clothing. The listing asks for comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes and outdoor clothing.
• Pace and fitness. The ride moves in walk and tölt, and the guide adapts it to the group. One reviewer with little riding experience said they felt comfortable on the horse and got proper instruction before the tour.
• Photos. Several travellers mention that the guide photographs riders during the tour and the pictures are shared afterwards; one said access came through a QR code. That leaves you free to focus on the horse and the scenery.
• Food and drink. Nothing to eat or drink is included, and the tour runs two hours. Plan any food or water around the ride.
• Who it suits. Reviews describe it as a highlight for mixed parties, with riders of very different experience grouped well. Smoking and alcohol or drugs are not allowed on the tour.

Common issues. Transport is the main friction point: hotel pickup is not included, and you must reach the farm at Vatnsveituvegur 3 on your own. Food, drinks and tips are also excluded. The listing warns that tours may be slightly delayed, so leave slack in your schedule afterwards.

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