1 / 503B - Soft River Banks
About this activity
This horseback riding is one of the standout things to do in Hveragerdi, Iceland. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €160 per person. <p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">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!</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Please note: Mininum number of participants are <strong>2 people</strong>. If we do not reach the minimum number of participants, a different tour will be offered instead.</p>
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.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 5 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Hveragerdi is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular horseback riding slots in Hveragerdi sell out.
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More things to do in Hveragerdi
- 02G - Icelandic Diversity
- 05B - Below the Mountains
- 05C - Riding and Relaxation
- 04D - Riding and Gullfoss, Geysir & Þingvellir
- 04B - The Sea Horse
- 02G - Icelandic Diversity
- 03B - Soft River Banks
- 02A - The Heritage Tour
- 02D - Midwinter Warmth
- 03A - Meadows and Mountains
- 02C - Specialty of the Season
- 02E - The Elfin Tour



