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“Don’t call me pony!” The Icelandic may be small in stature, but they’re big on personality (Image courtesy Íshestar Riding Tours). LEFT: The company’s friendly and the landscape wild and free (Image courtesy Íshestar Riding Tours). BELOW LEFT: Rugged up and enjoying the ride (Image courtesy Íshestar Riding Tours). BELOW RIGHT: The very best way to see the countryside (Image courtesy Viking Horses). welfare and care of their horses is
enjoy a summer’s evening ride across
just 15 minutes from Reykjavik.
a top priority - good to know.
a scenic lava landscape complete with
They’re proud of their happy horses,
pseudo craters and mountain views?
high-quality riding equipment,
Alternatively, there’s the Horses and
professional service, and the unique
Spa package that yes, offers scenic
riding adventures they offer for small,
landscapes and the opportunity to
private groups. Mountains, abundant
experience the tölt, but adds to the
nature and the not to be missed
experience a fabulous spa visit after
volcanic red hills of Rauðhólar are all
you finish your ride (we like!).
within easy reach of their stables.
Viking Horses: This is a family owned
Choose their Sleipnir Tour if you fancy
and operated tour company located
an evening ride through the Hólmsheiði
And so you can share your adventure with the folks back home, Fosshestar will send you a film and photos of your tour within two weeks of your visit. Íslenski Hesturinn: Translating to ‘Icelandic Horse’, this is a horse rental and tour company located on the outskirts of Reykjavík. They offer a variety of packages, most of which are available all year round, while some are season specific. The Volcanic Landscape, their basic tour, is included in all their other packages. So, would you like to add on the option of seeing whales, or puffins, or
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Hills, Stallion Valley and spectacular Rauðhólar. The tour begins with a short riding lesson and ends with a light meal of traditional Icelandic snacks such as flatbread with smoked lamb, kleina (a deep fried sweetbread), beverages and coffee. Or there’s the Volcano Tour,
