Itinerary
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Stop At: Solhestar Horse rental Reykjavik, Surtlugata 19, 161, Iceland
We start to get ready for the tour, we offer both rain clothing and winter overalls, and then we find the perfect match of a horse for you.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Heidmork Nature Reserve, Heidmerkurvegur Road, Reykjavik 110 Iceland
Travelers will see lava hills, history of the volcano which is 5000 years old.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Lake Raudavatn, 161 Reykjavík, Iceland
At Rauðavatn, the first steps of forestry in Iceland were taken at the beginning of the 20th century
Stop At: Hólmsheiði, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland
Our Amazing most popular! We ride in small groups and offer personal and friendly service! This tour is about 5-7 km, depending on the experience of the riders. It is suitable for beginners and for those with more experience as we can choose between routes in the area. We will either ride on a beautiful and smooth riding path along the Redhills or, for a group of more experienced riders, we will ride by Rauðarvatn. On both routes, you will enjoy natural riding paths and a wonderful setting for horseback riding where you will get to know the friendly Icelandic horse. Total tour duration is 2,5 hours,1,5-2 hours riding. for beginners and experienced riders.NOTE: We only have pickup from Hotels,guesthouse and BSI Bus terminal reykjavik.
Duration: 1 hour
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Solhestar Horse rental Reykjavik, Surtlugata 19, 161, Iceland
Traveler pickup is offered
Please read your voucher.
Pickup starts 30 minutes before departure!
If a customer is not at the pickup point latest 5 minutes after pickup starts, there is a chance that the booking will be canceled.
Morning pickup starts at 9:00 (for tours starts at 9:30)
Afternoon pickup starts at 13:00 (for tours starts at 13:30)
Pickup can take up to 20 minutes!
Please type the phone number into the booking details that are reachable in Iceland, if we need to get in contact with you at the last minute.
2 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Max 110 kg
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : BrookeandBrian27
We had the best day with our guides. It was only 3 of us in total which was a bonus .
The horses were so sweet, well trained and maintained. The guides were great and so helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Susan_H
This was a bucket list event! The Solhestar horses were so beautiful, well cared for, and loved. During the ride, we all did a collected trot but then you had the option of just walking or continuing with a faster pace. (Our group was 5 people, three of whom were by themselves. Four had not ridden in years and one who had never ridden.) The scenery through an ancient lava field was amazing.
Our guides, Claudia and Clara, were well versed in horsemanship and the local area. They were kind, pleasant, helpful, and very informative.
We were picked up at bus stop #4, which made this event even easier.
This has been the highlight of my trip, so far. I would recommend it to everyone!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : c130bubba
Icelandic horses tour… hadn't been on a horse in 20 years, so I felt the 90 minutes in the saddle afterwards. However, Femke our tour guide was fantastic and made us feel super comfortable. We experienced every level of Icelandic weather to include, rain, sleet, hail, snow, sunshine, and even got a glimpse of a faint rainbow. They provide all the equipment you need. A day well spent!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Tracy_C
Great way to experience the Icelandic horse's special gait - the tolt. Staff and horses were amazing!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Robert_D
The views were amazing and some of these areas were exclusive to only horseback riding, which made the experience more special.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : sabrinak136
My son wanted to have an opportunity to spend a little time with the Icelandic horses since he knew that this breed of horses is native only to Iceland. He learned on a tour with Hidden Iceland that once an Icelandic horse leaves Iceland it can never return. There was a law passed by Alþingi parliament which prevents any importation of other breeds to Iceland. Thus, the breed has been kept in isolation for many years. The Icelandic horses are small compared to American standards however, they are still categorized as horses. They also have five gaits which results in a different trot. We were able to experience this moment on our tour with Solhestar and it was quite a unique experience.
A visit to Solhestar is definitely reasonable as it relates to cost in Iceland. The cost for one child and an adult was $266.00 with round trip transportation which is exceptional. Many tours in Iceland can be costly and intense so I definitely enjoyed that this adventure was not as difficult as was the boat ride to see the whales and puffins. I definitely appreciated a journey that was calm and easy. Prior to departure the staff took a few moments to explain the process, talked about safety while riding, and off we went for our journey through the beautiful Icelandic landscape. We had an opportunity to take photos once we reached the red lava rocks which truly captured the moment well. If you desire to take a ride on an Icelandic horse that is not difficult I would definitely recommend Solhestar to expose you to a memorable and personal experience with an Icelandic horse.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : yumikaijp
The staff were super amazing, and helped us in the way. They know how to safely ride on a horse, and told us all the next instructions.
( I booked a different tour from another company, and they did not seem to pay attention to our safety )
I would definitely come back if I have a chance!
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : 871petrac
Thank you very much. The guides where lovely as where our horses we rode.
It was a beautiful tour within the red lava fields! Would do it again!
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
Posted By : Jessica_F
I’m so glad we did this! The horses were awesome, so sweet, and gentle. Our tour guides were wonderful and made everything super easy to do and understand. The lava caves were super cool with dark red rock and winding paths. I felt like the ride was just long enough. There were times we trotted/went faster and that super fun but if that makes you nervous there was an option to opt out.
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Posted On : 2024-04-11
Posted By : James_N
The whole experience was very well organised and the staff were attentive to beginners and intermediates. Really enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07
