Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavík
The perfect combo for animal lovers! Two great activities packed into a day of fun - one on land and the other at sea! Devote a day to Iceland’s animal life, both at sea and land, on this 8-hour experience from Reykjavik. Head for a stable outside the city and enjoy a 1.5-hour ride on a sturdy Icelandic horse. As you follow an expert guide, cross rugged moors and farmland on established riding trails, and stop to admire the scenery and snap photos on route. Afterward, enjoy a 3-hour whale watching cruise and search for humpback and minke whales, dolphins and porpoises in Faxaflói Bay — just don’t forget your camera!
Options
Sea Horse Combo
Duration: 8 hours: This combo tour can be anywhere from 8-9 hours from start to finish.
Refreshments: Light lunch is offered at Eldhestar horsefarm. Other refreshments available at Elding whale watching tour for purchase.
Full-day combo tour: Whale Watching at Elding and Horseback Riding at Eldhestar.
Pickup included
What's included in Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavík
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
1-1.5 hr. horse riding in the hardened lava fields of Hveragerði, the town of hot springs. See the beautiful landscape while you enjoy a lovely ride on the Icelandic horse!
Enjoy a 3 hr. whale watching tour in Iceland's biggest bay. Encounter minke whales, dolphins, porpoises and humpback whales and take in the breathtaking landscape on the way.
Inclusions
- 1,5-2 hr. horse riding
- Entry to wildlife exhibition
- Free WiFi on board boat
- 3 hr. whale watching
- Warm clothing on both tours
- Experienced and knowledgable guides
- Necessary safety equipment
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Please dress warmly for both activities
- In the case of non-sighting tours you will be given a complimentary ticket to use on another boat ride
- In the case of cancellation due to bad weather conditions you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
- Please note that to take part in the horse riding element of the tour, travelers must weigh less than 240 pounds (110kg)
- This is a full day tour with no meals included. You can purchase light refreshments on board whale watching tour or pack your own lunch.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Keep in mind that the pickup location at your hotel may include a walk to the nearest bus stop. Please check your voucher for more details.
Meeting Points
- Meet us in the ELDHESTAR stables located in Hveragerði. Be sure to arrive in good time before departure.
End Points
- Meet us in the ELDING ticket office located at Ægisgarður 5c by the Old Harbour district in Reykjavík. Once at the pier, simply follow the red colour to find us! Be sure to arrive in good time before departure to ensure enough time to check in and to board the boat.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please note that although we offer pickup in the greater Reykjavík area, sometimes the pickup location will NOT BE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF YOUR HOTEL, but at the NEAREST BUS STOP. Check elding.is/pickup-locations for more information.
