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Easy

Duration
4 hours
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22.990 ISK

The Whale and the Icelandic Horse

Experience the combination of the traditional GG1 Whale Watching and the countryside riding tour. Enjoy the great view of Skjálfandi Bay on an Icelandic horse with experienced riders at your side. The horse riding is suitable for beginners as well as experienced riders and starts in Saltvík Farm, which is just four minutes by car from Húsavík harbour.

  • For the whale watching tour: A specialized guide, warm safety overalls, and rain jackets if needed
  • For the riding tour: A specialized guide, and safety helmets
  • Exclusive discounts with selected local partners in Húsavík

  • For both activities, please bring warm and waterproof clothes, footwear, hats and gloves and protective bags for cameras
  • We kindly ask you to respect the weight limit of 110 kg per person for the well-being of the horses
  • Please check-in at the Gentle Giants Ticket Center latest 40 minutes before departure
  • For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change schedules, even with short notice, should weather or other conditions change

  • Húsavík Traditional Whale Watching Tour at 09:45

    Experience the traditional whale watching tour from Húsavík. Departure from Húsavík: 09:45.

  • The Saltvík Riding Tour at 14:00

    1 hour horseback riding from Saltvík Farm. Departure from Saltvík Farm: 14:00.

  • A 100% charge applies if canceled within 1 days of the start time.

Please note

  • It is assumed that riders are beginners with no or little experience in horse riding and suitable horses are chosen accordingly. If you have more experience in horse riding, please contact Saltvík directly before to your tour via saltvik@saltvik.is or +354 847 9515 to get a suitable horse
  • We kindly ask you to respect the weight limit of 110 kg per person for the well-being of the horses
  • Please check-in at the Gentle Giants Ticket Center latest 40 minutes before departure
  • For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change schedules, even with short notice, should weather or other conditions change

 

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