Horseback Riding - Viking Express

This is a half day horseback riding tour for strong intermediate riders.  Really test the versatility of the Icelandic horse, heading straight into the adventure of exploring the Reykjanes preservation area. Cross the Kaldá River, ride around the old volcano Mt. Helgafell or into the beautiful Heiðmörk Nature Park (depending on the season).
You can also start with lunch (available at an extra charge) and then head out for the ride. Riding skills: This tour is only recommended for strong intermediate riders. You should be in comfortable and in control at all paces, firm seat, comfortable in the saddle for up to 7 hours. Duration: 5 hours with with transfers, about 2.5-3 hours riding including stops. Season: All year

Really test the versatility of the Icelandic horse, heading straight into the adventure of exploring the Reykjanes preservation area. Cross the Kaldá River, ride around the old volcano Mt. Helgafell or into the beautiful Heiðmörk Nature Park (depending on the season). You can also start with lunch (available at an extra charge) and then head out for the ride. Riding skills: This tour is only recommended for strong intermediate riders. You should be in comfortable and in control at all paces, firm seat, comfortable in the saddle for up to 7 hours. Duration: 5 hours with with transfers, about 2.5-3 hours riding including stops. Season: All year

The Riding Centre is unique here in Iceland with facilities as good as they get. It’s set in beautiful surroundings just outside the town of Hafnarfjörður, about 10 minutes drive from Reykjavík. The facilities and the fascinating area provide endless opportunities of riding, hiking and other outdoor activities. The facilities offer people an easy way to enjoy our horses and the experience of our staff will ensure the safety of all our guests.

The locker room of the Riding Centre is well equipped. All customers are provided with warm overalls, raingear, riding boots and helmets in their sizes. The staff takes pride in finding horses to suit individual needs as well as secure the safety of everybody. If you bring your own riding gear (riding boots, riding trousers, jackets, hats, gloves, etc.), it needs to be washed (40°C), dry cleaned or disinfected before arriving in Iceland. Used leather gear may not be brought into the country.

Departure: All year, daily at 13:00

Duration: 5 hours with transfers, 2,5-3 hours riding including stops.

Pick up: Transfer from hotels and guesthouses starts at 11:30.

Drop off: Transfer back to hotels and guesthouses starts at 16:15.

Included in package: Transfers to and from the Riding Centre, horse riding as per itinerary, riding helmets, rubber boots, and rainwear or a warm outfit during the ride.
English and Scandinavian speaking guidance.
Please note that you cannot take any backpacks or bags with you on the ride but there are safety boxes at the Riding Centre where you can store your valuables. This tour is only recommended for experienced riders.

Minimum age: 8 years

Riding skills: This tour is only recommended for strong intermediate riders. You should be in comfortable and in control at all paces, firm seat, comfortable in the saddle for up to 7 hours.