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All experiencesA full day beneath Hekla
Under the Volcano
Ride over rivers on varied paths with views of Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, glaciers and the Rangá river. The landscape shifts from Icelandic forest and lava fields to soft meadows, with plenty of tölt and a lunch break by an old natural spring.
We specialize in customized & private experiences
- From
- Duration
- Around 5½ hours total, 5 hours riding
- Season
- 15 May to end of September
- Group
- Minimum 2 riders
Essential details
Know before you arrive.
Ride5 hoursMinimum age12 years
Weight limit95 kg / 210 lb
Before you pack: help protect Iceland’s horses
Iceworld asks visiting riders to avoid bringing used, uncleaned riding equipment into Iceland. Please contact us before travelling with riding equipment so we can advise you on what to bring.
Import of riding equipment — MAST ↗
What’s included
- Sandwich lunch
- Hot drink after the ride
- Time to visit the stable
- Icelandic pastry called Kleina
Requirements
- Recent, regular riding experience
- Manage a horse in every gait and at every speed
- Be fit and healthy for a five-hour ride
- Mount and dismount without assistance
Private options
Private departure: 46,300 ISK per person, minimum two riders. Larger private groups are possible on request.
Arrival
Please arrive at Skeiðvellir 10 minutes before departure.
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