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When to book
Most travelers book about 7 days ahead. March is the cheapest month, from US$137 per person, and March and December are the busiest months.
Description
Go horseback riding through lava fields near Reykjavik on this tour. This experience suits travelers looking for an easy activity and a chance to meet Icelandic horses.
The tour is designed for all skill levels, so beginners and experienced riders alike can relax and enjoy the ride and the scenery.
Groups are kept small, with a maximum of 20 participants, so your guide can give you plenty of attention.
Your tour starts with pickup from your accommodation in Reykjavik, or you can drive yourself to the horse stables in Hafnarfjordur Town, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Reykjavik.
When you arrive, you meet your guide and get your riding equipment. After a short safety briefing, you're ready to meet your Icelandic horse for the day.
You're paired with the horse that suits you best, based on your experience level and personality. Once you're comfortable on your horse, you head out into the countryside around the farm.
A highlight of the tour is riding through ancient lava fields, a feature of Iceland's volcanic terrain. These fields, created by eruptions that stripped the land bare, look like rugged riverbeds filled with large, jagged rocks. As you ride, look for shapes and figures in the lava formations, a pastime many locals enjoy.
The Icelandic horse is a national treasure, beloved and protected by Icelanders. These hardy, small horses descend from those brought from Norway by the first settlers in the 9th century.
After riding through the lava fields and countryside, you head back to the stables for warm drinks and a chance to ask any remaining questions about the breed.
If you added the transfer, you're driven back to your accommodation or a nearby bus stop in Reykjavik after the tour.
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