Horses & Northern Lights by boat

Enjoy riding the Icelandic horse during the day and a search for the colorful Northern Lights by boat in the evening.

For the horse riding tour you will be provided with all of the basic gear, including helmets, boots and rain or snow clothes (depending on weather). A horse will be matched with you based on your experience with horses (but don't worry if you've never been riding before, as this tour is suitable for all skill levels). The riding tour is 1.5-2 hours long, and allows you to experience the beautiful Icelandic landscapes that surround the farm area.

The Northern Lights by boat tour departs from the Old Harbour in the center of Reykjavík. The boat sails along the coastline of Reykjavík and out of the city lights to escape the affects of light pollution. On board the boat our expert guides will tell you all about the Northern Lights, including scientific facts, and legends and myths from around the world.

Please note: the horseback riding tour has an age limit of 7 and a weight limit of 120kg / 240lbs. Sightings of the Northern Lights can never be guaranteed; if nothing is seen on your tour, you will get a ticket to try again (valid indefinitely).

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Special Tours Iceland app with 5 languages (English, German, French, Spanish and simplified Chinese) available for Android and Apple. It is available for all clients to download during their tour, with both text and audio information. The app will is as close to an audio guided wildlife adventure as possible

Horse riding: Helmet, rubber boots, rainwear or a warm outfit in the winter

Northern Lights by Boat: Guided tour in English, warm overalls, free WI-FI

Age limit for the horse riding is 8 years old.

Horseback Riding – Laxnes Horse Farms
Start your combo tour with an afternoon of horseback riding at Laxnes Horse Farms. If you have selected hotel transfers, the pick-up begins 60 minutes prior to departure, and once you arrive you will be greeted by one of the expert staff members to go over safety and other information. Total riding time is 1.5 – 2 hours depending on weather and season.
Northern Lights by Boat
After your horseback riding tour you will return to Reykjavík, where you’ll have a couple of hours between tours to relax at your hotel or grab a bite to eat. The Northern Lights by Boat tour sails from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour (transfers available for an additional fee). We sail out to a perfect location to view the lights, eliminating the affects of the light pollution from the city.

The Northern Lights by Boat tour sails at 21:00 or 22:00 depending on season – please check your voucher for more information.

Warm clothes & sturdy shoes.

Please make your way to the Special Tours ticket office for the Northern Lights by Boat tour at least 30 minutes prior to departure – Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavik.

Begin your adventure with an afternoon of horseback riding…

Your second half of the adventure is an evening at sea, searching for the Northern Lights.