Under the volcano (5 hour)
Best pick for experienced riders 

​All tours can be booked private - riders need to have recent riding experience for this tour

​You will ride over rivers and have wonderful riding paths with breathtaking views of the volcano Hekla, glaciers and the river Rangá. The landscape is diverse ranging from an Icelandic forest to lava fields, to soft grassy meadows. We will ride plenty of tölt, making short stops to rest the horses and give you a chance to take pictures. We take a lunch break at an old natural spring where the soft grass invites you to lie down and enjoy the scenery. 

We have called this ride under the volcano as you will have a view of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull most of the way and you will be riding through landscape that has been shaped by the lava and ashes from previous volcanic eruptions. Apart from a lovely ride this is also a beautiful day in the Icelandic nature. A hot drink await when we return to Skeiðvellir and you have time to have a look round the stable before you depart.

• Price per person - 35.000 ISK 
• Total duration ca 5,5  hours - 4 1/2 hours ride
• Riding experience required - *
• Minimum 2 riders / Maximum 4 riders**
• This ride includes a sandwich lunch

Minimum age is 12 years old
​Maximum weight is 95 kg / 210lbs
**Possible to book a private tour for more than 4 riders upon request

*Requirements to participate in this tour: 

• You need to be an experienced rider and regularly 
• You need to be able to and comfortable with managing the horse in all different gaits and at all speeds
• You need to be fit and healthy for a 5 hour ride
• You need to be able to mount and dismount on your own

​Please be at Skeiðvellir 10 minutes before the booked departure time. Note that if you arrive later than departure time, the tour might have already left. ​

Looking for a private experience?
This ride can also be booked as a private departure. Price per person for a private tour is 45.000 ISK.
Please note that you need to be minimum 2 riders to book this ride.
How to book a private ride: 

• Please contact us at [email protected]. 
• Inform us of your preferred date and departure time (between 09:00 and 18:00) as well as your age and riding experience.

Are you a rider? Amazing! We are sure you will have a lot of fun riding with us, but please help us protect the Icelandic horses and either clean your equipment as described here or leave it at home. Thank you!​

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