What to pack for a multi-day Tour in Iceland?

vc_rowvc_column width=”1/2″vc_column_text Going on a multi-day riding tour in Iceland can be an exciting and unforgettable experience, but it is important to be well-prepared for the adventurous weather that can change every hour. ⁣/vc_column_textnd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″vc_single_image image=”25175″ img_size=”medium”nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″vc_column_text Here are the top ten travel essentials to pack for your trip:   Warm Clothing: The weather can be unpredictable, so it is …

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Symbol of Icelandic heritage

vc_rowvc_column width=”1/2″vc_single_image image=”25166″ img_size=”medium”nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″vc_column_text   The Icelandic Horse is a unique breed   that has been integral to Icelandic culture and history for over a thousand years. The breed is believed to have descended from horses brought to Iceland by Norse settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries, and it has remained relatively unchanged since then due to Iceland’s …

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Sykur🤍

vc_rowvc_column width=”1/2″vc_single_image image=”29234″ img_size=”medium”nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″vc_column_text     Meet Sykur, the gentle giant who has been a part of our family for over 10 years.  Despite his imposing size and strength, Sykur is a sweet and trustworthy horse.     When Sykur first arrived, we were a little intimidated by his sheer size. But we soon realized that he was a “gentle …

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Why We Love to Ride in Iceland

vc_rowvc_column width=”1/2″vc_single_image image=”29431″ img_size=”medium”nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″vc_column_text     A couple from California developed an interest in riding horses after buying two Tennessee Walking Horses. They went on to try different breeds, including Peruvian Pasos and Icelandic horses. They found the Íshestar website and went on a tour, which included a horse roundup. They were impressed by the smooth gait of the …

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Custom, Classic or Comfort ride?

vc_rowvc_column width=”2/3″vc_single_image image=”28141″ img_size=”medium”nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″vc_column_text Wondering what kind of tour you should choose?   Here is a little breakdown on the the difference between our longer tours⁣ ⁣ We offer multi-day rides all over Iceland during the summer months. The tours vary in length, destination, and nature but all hold promise for an unforgettable experience riding the Icelandic horse through …

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Facts about Ishestar

vc_rowvc_columnvc_single_image image=”26796″ img_size=”medium”nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″vc_column_text Ishestar is a well-known Icelandic horse tour company that has been in operation since 1982. We offer a variety of guided tours on Icelandic horses, ranging from a few hours to several days, in different parts of Iceland.   Here are a few things to know about our company Ishestar:   Tour options: We offer a …

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Kiddi and Birna - Goshestar

Kiddi -A life full of Horses

vc_rowvc_column width=”1/2″vc_single_image image=”9564″ img_size=”large”vc_column_text⁣⁣ ⁣Because he is coming from a horse family, Kiddi has been riding all his life, at least as long as he remembers. This family tradition continues: all of Kiddi‘s and Birna‘s six kids have been on horseback before they could walk. Three of their kids are still living on the farm, helping out with the horses, …

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Riding with Íshestar

Íshestar riding tours are amongst the oldest horse riding operator in Iceland. Íshestar was established in 1982 by three families one of them being Einar Bollason a great rider and horse enthusiast. For the first years, Íshestar only operated multi-day tours but in 2000 the Íshestar horse center opened up in the outskirt of Hafnarfjörður and from there Íshestar has …

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Christmas horseback riding tour with Íshestar

vc_rowvc_column width=”2/3″vc_column_text Are you in Iceland during the Christmas season? Then you should definitely go horseback riding! /vc_column_textvcex_spacingvcex_divider width=”20″vcex_dividervc_column_text Our 1-5 hour day tours are operated every day during the holidays and we offer a cozy Christmas atmosphere in our Horse Center in Hafnarfjörður. We are situated only 15 minutes from Reykjavik in a beautiful winter wonderland with no sign …

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