Description
Summary
Description
Ride an Icelandic horse on the black sand beach in Vik on this short family riding tour. It's a gentle introduction to horseback riding along the coast.
The tour is a slow ride at a walk, suited to beginners and families with children.
Children ride on lead reins, and the guides give extra support to anyone who is nervous, so everyone feels comfortable.
Your experience begins with an introduction to your Icelandic horse and a short demonstration of the basics of riding. Your guides make sure you are at ease before you set off.
The Icelandic horse is a hardy breed known for its small size and muscular build. The breed has lived in Iceland for more than a thousand years and has stayed pure because strict laws prohibit importing other horses.
Icelandic horses thrive in Iceland's harsh climate and rugged terrain. They are known for their extra gaits, including the smooth tolt and the flying pace, which set them apart from other breeds.
They are friendly and intelligent, which makes them a big part of Iceland's culture and everyday life.
You ride a short route close to the stables, which are only about 330 feet (100 meters) from the beach.
From here, you see Vikurfjara Beach, Reynisfjall Mountain, and the Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks, one of the best-known sights on the South Coast.
You then ride onto the black sand beach and watch the waves roll in, keeping an eye out for birds along the way.
As you ride, you can also see the small church of Vik, the nearby hills, and, in clear weather, Myrdalsjokull Glacier.
Your guides stop on the beach to take photos of you and answer questions about the horses, the area, and Icelandic culture.
After your ride along the beach, you finish the tour back at the stables.
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