Reykjavik Attractions
  • Attractions
  • Tours
  • Food & Drinks
  • Where to stay?
  • From the Airport
menu

Things to explore

  • Attractions
  • Tours
  • Accommodations
  • Food & Drinks

Getting around

  • Next Buses from KEF Airport to RVK
  • Next buses from RVK to KEF Airport
  • Airport Transfers

Rent a car

  • Enterprise
  • Lotus Car Rental

About

  • Exploring Iceland
  • Our Blog
03B – Soft River Banks

03B – Soft River Banks

03B - Soft River Banks

Book now
Description
  • Details
  • Itinerary

This tour is for experienced riders who would like to ride the Icelandic horse in an extraordinary environment. We begin the tour on nice riding trails along our meadows which are perfect for trying the special gait of the Icelandic horse, tölt. We continue riding on grassland, following the river Gljúfurá to an old cemetery and further down to the soft Ölfusá River bank. From there, we have a view of the river and if the weather allows the famous volcanos Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull. We proceed through a bird sanctuary before returning to our farm Vellir. For experienced riders only!

Please note: Mininum number of participants are 2 people. If we do not reach the minimum number of participants, a different tour will be offered instead.

Pick up and drop off, Riding for 2 1/2 – 3 hours.

We provide helmets and rain gear/winter overalls.

This tour is offered all year round. 2.5-3 hours riding. Pick-up in Reykjavik every day at 08:00. Return to Reykjavik ca. 13:00. Note that pick up from hotels in Hafnarfjörður, Kópavogur and Mosfellsbær is at 7:30 and pick up from Hveragerði and Selfoss is at 8:45. Please double check your booking a day or two before arrival for the pick up location, as the bus stops may change without notice. Only for experienced riders!

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

Please wear clothes according to weather and solid shoes. We recommend hiking boots.

Difficulty:
Challenging
Duration:
5 hours

Other tours you might like

Private Transfer Keflavík Airport to Blue Lagoon

Private Transfer Keflavík Airport to Blue Lagoon

Book Now
ATV Reykjavik Adventure in the Twilight

ATV Reykjavik Adventure in the Twilight

Book Now
Golden Circle & Fontana Spa Experience

Golden Circle & Fontana Spa Experience

Book Now
Waterfall & Warmth: Gufufoss & Vök Baths Tour from Seyðisfjörður Port

Waterfall & Warmth: Gufufoss & Vök Baths Tour from Seyðisfjörður Port

Book Now
Northern Lights by 4×4

Northern Lights by 4×4

Book Now
All tours
Reykjavik Attractions
Reykjavik Attractions

NEWSLETTER

Reykjavik Attractions

At Reykjavik Attractions, we’re building out a new corner of the Internet specifically designed for people who want to experience everything that Iceland has to offer. Read tips from the locals, explore and book your next adventure with us.

Things to explore

  • Our Blog
  • Contact us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Info

  • Our Blog
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Contact us

Reykjavik Attractions
Sóltún 24
105 Reykjavik
Iceland
[email protected]

© Hello Goodbye ehf. All rights reserved. ID: 6302170400 VAT: 127507