5-Hour Horse Riding Summer Tour near Hekla Volcano on the South Coast

Ride in the shadow of Hekla Volcano, one of the best-known volcanoes in Iceland, and get to know the Icelandic horse on this horseback riding tour for experienced riders.

Your tour begins at Skeidvellir Farm, near Hella Town in South Iceland. Here, your guide gives you everything you need for the ride, so you are comfortable and safe.

Before setting out into the countryside, you ride a few practice laps on your horse in the farm's indoor riding hall. You are paired with a horse that matches your skill level and preferences.

The Icelandic horse was brought to Iceland by the first settlers and has remained purebred for over 1,000 years. Although small, these horses are known for their strength, endurance, and friendliness, and for their five gaits, including the smooth and swift tolt.

Once you are comfortable in the saddle, you head out over rivers on varied paths, with views of Hekla Volcano, Eyjafjallajokull Glacier, and the Ranga River. The landscape shifts from Icelandic forest and lava fields to soft meadows, with plenty of tolt along the way.

During the ride, there are stops for photos, and you have a sandwich lunch by an old natural spring.

At the end of the ride, you return to the farm, where a hot drink is waiting and you have time to relax and talk about the ride.

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