The 2 Horses Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $233Our pick

Meet at Íshestar Horse Riding Centre at 10:00 for a guided ride through lava fields and moorland, with helmets, boots, warm gear, and hot drinks supplied. After lunch in Reykjavik, board a fast whale-watching boat to search Faxaflói Bay for humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, and porpoises.

“Had a great time. They help me get on horse. Split two groups fast and Slow for beginners and experts to have great experience. Even hand walked one horse for child that was scared. Told about history and about each horse history.”

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2.Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $280

Ride for 1.5 hours through the lava fields near Hveragerði on a sturdy Icelandic horse, with instruction and warm riding gear provided. Then join Elding’s three-hour whale cruise from Reykjavík for chances to see minke and humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

“This was a fantastic day. We actually saw quite a number of whales which was so exciting. We saw hump back and minky whales. The boat was a great size to enable you to see the whales comfortably. The guide was very informative and helped us spot the whales. The Horse riding tour was great fun. I had never ridden a horse before so was a little anxious but you get the basic training and it is quite sufficient. The were old and young on it and everyone had a great time. You ride for approx 1.5 hrs or so. The horses are lovely and you are matched with one…”

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