Icelandic Horse Riding Tour and Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Devote a day to Iceland’s animal life, both at sea and land, on this 8-hour experience from Reykjavik. Head for a stable outside the city and enjoy a 1.5-hour ride on a sturdy Icelandic horse. As you follow an expert guide, cross rugged moors and farmland on established riding trails, and stop to admire the scenery and snap photos on route. Afterward, enjoy a 3-hour whale watching cruise and search for humpback and minke whales, dolphins and porpoises in Faxaflói Bay — just don’t forget your camera!
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Devote a day to Iceland’s animal life, both at sea and land, on this 8-hour experience from Reykjavik. Head for a stable outside the city and enjoy a 1.5-hour ride on a sturdy Icelandic horse. As you follow an expert guide, cross rugged moors and farmland on established riding trails, and stop to admire the scenery and snap photos on route. Afterward, enjoy a 3-hour whale watching cruise and search for humpback and minke whales, dolphins and porpoises in Faxaflói Bay — just don’t forget your camera!Start your experience with a pickup from your centrally located Reykjavik hotel. Board your comfortable transfer vehicle and travel to a stable just outside the city.
When you arrive, listen to a safety briefing. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned rider, the sure-footed Icelandic horses are gentle by nature and known for their tölt, a four-beat gait that enables them to cross all terrains smoothly and feels very comfortable for riders.
Get acquainted with these small and sturdy animals, and hear how they descended from horses brought to Iceland in the 10th century. Then, put on your supplied riding helmet and coveralls, and, after a practice ride, set off behind your guide. Soak up the surrounding landscapes as you cross open moors and follow trails through fields and farmland. Get accustomed to the tölt gait and make regular stops to snap photos of the scenery.
After around 1.5 hours on horseback, return to the stable and travel by minivan to the old harborside in Reykjavik. Here, board a whale watching boat and put on your supplied coveralls to keep you warm. Find a spot on the outdoor viewing decks or in the cabin as you pull away from land.
Watch for porpoises, white-beaked dolphins, minke whales and humpbacks whales in the waters of Faxaflói Bay. Hear fascinating commentary about marine life in the area and keep your camera handy — these trips boast a success rate of 90% for sightings! In the unlikely event that you don’t spot any whales or dolphins, you’ll receive a complimentary ticket for another boat trip.
Relax in the cabin in between spells on deck and refuel with refreshments (own expense) from the onboard café whenever you wish during your trip. After around three hours at sea, return to dock and end your experience with a hotel drop-off.
When you arrive, listen to a safety briefing. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned rider, the sure-footed Icelandic horses are gentle by nature and known for their tölt, a four-beat gait that enables them to cross all terrains smoothly and feels very comfortable for riders.
Get acquainted with these small and sturdy animals, and hear how they descended from horses brought to Iceland in the 10th century. Then, put on your supplied riding helmet and coveralls, and, after a practice ride, set off behind your guide. Soak up the surrounding landscapes as you cross open moors and follow trails through fields and farmland. Get accustomed to the tölt gait and make regular stops to snap photos of the scenery.
After around 1.5 hours on horseback, return to the stable and travel by minivan to the old harborside in Reykjavik. Here, board a whale watching boat and put on your supplied coveralls to keep you warm. Find a spot on the outdoor viewing decks or in the cabin as you pull away from land.
Watch for porpoises, white-beaked dolphins, minke whales and humpbacks whales in the waters of Faxaflói Bay. Hear fascinating commentary about marine life in the area and keep your camera handy — these trips boast a success rate of 90% for sightings! In the unlikely event that you don’t spot any whales or dolphins, you’ll receive a complimentary ticket for another boat trip.
Relax in the cabin in between spells on deck and refuel with refreshments (own expense) from the onboard café whenever you wish during your trip. After around three hours at sea, return to dock and end your experience with a hotel drop-off.
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