Horses & Waffles Riding Experience
South coast
1 Hour
Easy
- Icelandic horseback riding (1-hour guided ride)
- Waffles with jam and whipped cream + coffee or tea
- Helmet and overalls
- Expert instructor
- Small group
- Petting time
Worried about not knowing anything about horses? Well, don’t be, seriously! This tour is the perfect option for beginners, families, or anyone who finds horseback riding a bit intimidating.
On this tour, you’ll spend 50 minutes in the saddle, moving at a calm and relaxed pace through the lava fields with your newfound friend. These horses are gentle and used to people of all ages. The guides are there to help you feel at ease and ensure you have the best experience possible.
Afterward, head back to the cozy horse center to enjoy some freshly baked waffles and warm up on a lovely evening. This is the perfect time to ask anything you’d like to know about Icelandic horses; our experienced guides will be happy to answer all your questions. Oh, and you can also pet the horses if you wish to say a proper goodbye!
This is a perfectly balanced tour: a bit of nature, a bit of sugar. Nammi eftir túr – a treat after the ride. That’s the whole philosophy.
Full tour details
- Meeting point: Ishestar Riding Center, Sörlaskeið, Hafnarfjörður, 221.
- Guided in English, Scandinavian languages, and German.
- Maximum 12 guests per tour.
Additional information
- A freshly baked waffle with toppings + hot chocolate, coffee, or tea is included after the ride.
- All riding gear provided: helmet, rubber boots, warm overalls, and rain gear.
- Horses are equipped with studded winter shoes, safe even on icy or snowy paths.
- No riding experience required.
- Booking confirmation is instant.
- Cancellation policy: You can cancel 24 hours before the tour to get a full refund.
Important information
- Weight limit: 110 kg / 240 lbs.
- Backpacks and bags are not allowed during the ride. Complimentary safety boxes available at the stables for valuables.
- If bringing your own riding gear from abroad, it must be washed (40°C), dry cleaned, or disinfected before arriving in Iceland. Used leather gear may not be brought into the country.
- Bring warm clothing, a hat, and gloves.
- Minimum age: 7 years.
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