1-Hour Winter Riding Tour: Red Lava Hills
About the Experience
Explore the stunning Red Lava Hills on incredibly friendly Icelandic horses. Perfect for both absolute beginners and experienced riders, this 1-hour winter tour offers scenic, customized riding routes tailored to your group’s skill level. Enjoy smooth-riding paths through the breathtaking winter landscape, learn about the rich history of the area, and meet an elegant Icelandic horse carefully matched to your experience to ensure a safe and unforgettable adventure.
Please note: This is a seasonal winter tour available only from November 1st to February 28th.
What’s Included
- 1-hour guided horseback riding tour (3-4 km depending on experience)
- Safety equipment (riding helmets)
- Warm winter jumpsuits, rain clothing, and riding boots
- Coffee after the ride
- Free parking on location (for self-drivers)
What’s Not Included
- Transportation / Pick-up from Reykjavik (available as an optional add-on during booking)
- Gloves (if you don’t have your own, they are available for purchase at the stable)
What to Bring
- Warm, weather-appropriate clothing
- Warm winter gloves
- Your smartphone or camera to capture the memories
Good to Know
- Duration: 1 hour of riding time. Please allow around 1.5 hours total if driving yourself, or 2.5 hours total if you add the pick-up service.
- Difficulty: Very easy (Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced).
- Age requirement: Minimum age to participate is 10 years old.
- Meeting Point / Time: If you are driving yourself, please arrive at Sólhestar Horse Rental Reykjavik at 13:15.
- Pick-up Time: If you book the optional transfer from Reykjavik, pick-up starts at 13:00.
- Booking cut-off: Reservations can be made up to 2 hours in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable (100% cancellation fee).
