Private 3-Hour Horseback Riding Tour
Overview
Join us for a private 3-hour riding tour through the breathtaking landscapes of Skagafjörður, a region celebrated for its wide valleys, glacial rivers, and deep-rooted horsemanship traditions.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, this tour is tailored to your pace and skill level. You’ll ride one of our friendly, sure-footed Icelandic horses — famous for their gentle nature and unique tölt gait — while our guides share stories of the land, the horses, and the strong bond between Icelanders and their steeds.
Our routes vary depending on your riding experience — from calm, scenic trails ideal for beginners to more challenging terrain and longer tölting stretches for advanced riders. No matter your level, you’ll enjoy stunning views, open meadows, and the fresh northern air as you explore Iceland’s untouched beauty.
Please give us some details about your previous riding experience. This helps us choose the right horses for you. You can do this on the check out page.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Free coffee of tea before and after the tour
- Riding Helmet
- Rain Jackets/Trousers if required
- English speaking guide
Meeting Location
Vegamót
560 Varmahlíð, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight limit 100kg/220lbs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please shortly describe your experience level in "Special Requirements" field, so we can choose the best horses for you :)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Tea and coffee. Free coffee of tea before and after the tour.
- Riding Helmet.
- Rain Jackets/Trousers if required.
- English speaking guide.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private 3-Hour Horseback Riding Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight limit 100kg/220lbs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private 3-Hour Horseback Riding Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeFree coffee of tea before and after the tour
- Riding Helmet
- Rain Jackets/Trousers if required
- English speaking guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight limit 100kg/220lbs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please shortly describe your experience level in "Special Requirements" field, so we can choose the best horses for you :)
