Combination 8-Hour Horse Riding & Puffin Watching Day Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

Ride the Icelandic horse through the countryside in the morning.
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Summary

Tour starts
Reykjavík
Duration
8 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English
Available
May - Aug.
Minimum age
7 years old

Description

Spend the day with Iceland's most charismatic animals, starting with a horse riding tour in the morning before hopping aboard a boat for a puffin watching tour in the afternoon. Nature lovers who want to maximize their day in the land of fire and ice should not let this combo tour opportunity pass them by. 

Your adventure starts in the morning when you are picked up from your hotel or at a designated tour bus stop in Reykjavik. From the Icelandic capital, the adventure takes you southwestward to reach one of the most scenic farmlands in the countryside.

Upon arrival at the stables, you'll meet your friendly guide and horse for the day. This tour is suited for both beginners and expert riders alike, and your guides will do their best to pair you up with a horse that matches your riding abilities. 

Once you've mounted your steed, you'll head out to the spectacular grasslands of Southwest Iceland. You'll ride through hills, valleys, and lava fields that look breathtaking up close. These areas are also steeped in history and folklore, which you'll hear more from your local guide.

If you're feeling confident in your riding, you can even try the "tolt gait," unique to the Icelandic horses.

After a satisfying horseback riding surrounded by nature, you'll return to the stables. Before boarding the bus back to Reykjavik, you'll stop at a local hotel for a light lunch. The tour price already includes this lunch.

Back in the city, you'll have time to stroll around downtown, but make sure to arrive at Reykjavik's Old Harbor minutes before the departure of your second tour. If you arrive early, you'll have a chance to discover the area's quaint little houses and restaurants before embarking on your adventure on the sea. 

Early in the afternoon, you'll board your vessel, a traditional oak boat that will take you to Lundey or Puffin island. The boat has a viewing deck and large windows to enjoy the surrounding scenery.

Onboard the boat are binoculars, which will help you get a better look at the nesting puffins of Lundey. Puffins are one of the most popular animals often associated with Iceland. They are known for their colorful beaks and white and black and white feathers.

Besides puffins, you may also see fulmars, guillemots, and Arctic terns on the rocky cliffs of Lundey island.

While puffin watching, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about these charming birds and answer any questions you might have about them. 

After an hour of sailing, you'll return to the harbor of Reykjavik, marking the end of your combo tour. For an added fee, you can request a drop-off at your hotel in the city.

Get to know the cutest of Icelandic animals with this fantastic day tour featuring horseback riding around the countryside and puffin watching on an authentic oak boat. Check availability now by choosing a date.

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Included

1.5 to 2-hour horseback riding tour
1-hour puffin watching tour
Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik
Light lunch
Safety equipment (helmet and raingear)
English-speaking guides

Activities

Horse Riding
Boat Trip

What to bring

Warm and waterproof clothes
Comfortable shoes
Gloves
Camera

Good to know

The horseback riding tour is suited both for beginners and experienced riders, as horses are selected according to riding experience.

The puffin-watching tour ends around 3:30 p.m. (15:30) at the Reykjavik Harbor. Drop-off to your hotel can be requested for an added cost.

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