Family Horse Riding Tour in Thorlakshofn: A Friendly Adventure in Icelandic Countryside
4.9
12 Ratings
Þorlákshöfn

Invite your family for an equestrian journey through Iceland’s pastoral landscapes. The Icelandic equine species are visually stunning, gentle to steer and non-threatening even for the tiniest family members. In addition, they’re highly sociable. This excursion proves to be the perfect activity for all the family members.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Alhestar - rom

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Þorlákshöfn (Thorlak’s Harbour) you will ride west, towards the beautiful lava fields of Krýsuvík. Krýsuvík is also famous for its geothermal activity (not surprisingly in amongst all the lava), so you’ll see some white strokes of steam rising from the ground in the distance. You might also see some impressive views of both mountains and the sea.

You will also visit a small church, Strandakirkja, that’s well known in Iceland. This is a protestant church from the 12th century, with beautiful views towards the ocean, and you’ll be sure to see some impressive waves crashing on the cliffs nearby, especially on windy days. Close by is a small café where you, and the horses, can have a little rest and have some snacks. Then it’s time to return to base.

This tour is four hours long and only intended for experienced riders as it is of medium difficulty.

Enjoy a ride through beautiful Icelandic nature. Check availability by choosing a date.

INCLUDED

4 hours riding tour
Snacks and beverages included
Your operator will provide all equipment

ACTIVITIES
Horse Riding
Sightseeing

WHAT TO BRING

Warm and comfortable clothes
Good shoes, sneakers or boots

What's Included
  • Snacks provided
  • Helmets and riding equipment included
What's Not Included
  • Good shoes
  • Warm & comfortable clothes
Location
Alhestar
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(12 Ratings)
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Aaron
Sep 10, 2023
Highly recommend for families with small children - Wow! What an experience!! Definitely the highlight of my three year olds trip! Highly recommend! Sweet horses and kind staff!
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Cookiiess
Nov 4, 2022
Local immersion 🤍 - Magnus an amazing man, does not speak English but we managed to understand each other. Nice horse riding, very friendly person, not busy for him today so we did extra hour with the horses. We also spent 2h alone with 10 horses in their field which was amazing. It's not touristic at all so don't be in a rush, enjoy as a local not as a tourist. Great time and fun we had!
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Cukoo22
Oct 30, 2022
Fab little moss field trek - Lovely little 1hr ride through the moss fields today. Horses were comfortable, well cared for. Better than others we'd rejected... Located in an edge of town area by a mine but it was fine. Very helpful and amenable host. English not very strong but we understood. Plenty of opportunity for our children to ride unguided and quickly supported if they were nervous. Health and safety levels traditionally Icelandic but efficient. My 10yr old son now LOVES horseriding whereas he'd been afraid in the UK.
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Adam
Oct 18, 2022
Great Ride - Great 1 hour ride! Magnus was great and our 8 year old had a wonderful time! She even got to feed the horses after the ride. Super friendly owner!
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Carmine
Oct 13, 2022
Fantastic Horse Ride! - A wonderful experience! Such sweet Icelandic horses! Magnus was a charming guide. Rode through beautiful fields of grasses and moss-covered rocks, ending up on a beach. Highly recommended.
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Borstge
Jul 31, 2022
What an amazing day!!! - Wow!!! What an amazing day in the Iceland countryside!!! The owner is such a happy, fun man. We didn’t speak the same language but it didn’t matter. We loved him. He and his team of a great young man and his children made us feel right at home. They even invited us up for coffee and cookies and drove us back to our hotel in a neighboring town. My dad is turning 80 this year and this was the first time that he has ridden in 30-years. Today really meant a lot to all of us. THANK YOU!!
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Ellenaz4803sh
Nov 6, 2022
Genuine and welcoming - Genuine and welcoming! Friendly and personal guides. A unic experience and a must when coming to Iceland.
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