Custom Countryside Ride

A perfect option to enjoy a multi-day riding tour in the privacy of your family or a group of friends. You stay in a renovated farmhouse at Minni-Vellir, close to Hekla volcano. The perfect location to discover the Golden Circle, Caves or the Waterfalls of the South.

From €500 per person per day

If you want to enjoy a multi-day riding tour in the privacy of your family or group of friends, this is the right option for you. You stay in the beautifully renovated farmhouse Minni-Vellir, close to Hekla volcano, with views all the way to Langjökull and Eyjafjallajökull glaciers. It's the perfect location to discover the Golden Circle or the Waterfalls of the South even further.

We customize the multi-day riding tour according to your riding abilities and wishes, we have endless possibilities in terms of duration and difficulties of the ride. Hekla volcano is one of Iceland's most active volcanos and got the name 'Gate to Hell' in the Medieval time, due to her explosive eruptions. While being feared, the lava and ash from the eruptions also provided fertilization of the soil and created rich pastures in the area around the volcano.

You will explore the lava fields from different Hekla eruptions as well as the lush pastures on this tour.

The minimum group size is 3 people, but you can stay with groups up to 10 people. You can choose self catering or add the option of full board to your booking.

Duration:

Minimum 3 days - 2 nights

Riding Skills:

We adjust the tours according to the riding abilities

Depatures:

Departures upon request, all year round

What is included:

Bus transfer from Reykjavík to the farm. Rain wear, water bottle, saddle bag, riding helmet. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price and are a bit difficult to get in the country side. They can be bought at a reasonable price in the Duty Free Store at Keflavik Airport upon arrival. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a you can cook your own meals if you choose not to book the full board
EXTRA Book full board: Our menu consists of a large breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals (fish or lamb). Vegetarian meals are available on request when booking. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.

Accommodation:

Double rooms (and sleeping loft) in a beautiful private cottage. Accommodation before and after the ride are to be arranged individually.

Attention:

Individual travel insurance is not included in the tour price. We encourage clients to obtain relevant travel insurance before visiting Iceland. Flights to and from Iceland are not included

02 . DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

Pick-up at your hotel in Reykjavik between 9 and 10 am, already in riding gear We adjust the riding tours according to the riding abilities and wishes of the group

We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary

03 . USEFULL INFORMATION

Airport Transfer

We recommend you to book with Airport direct, as they have the most frequent departures.

Terms & Conditions

If you book online you will be asked to pay the full amount. Please contact us for different payment options. Liability: Íshestar reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables without prior notice, should the necessity arise. No liability is accepted for loss or expenses due to delays or changes of arrival or departures of flights or other services, injury, sickness, accident, strikes, damage, negligence, weather, wars or other causes outside the control of Íshestar. All such losses and expenses are the personal liability of the traveler. The estimated duration of tours as indicated by km or timing can change according to road or weather conditions. For more information please see also our Frequent Asked Questions and/or contact us at ishestar@ishestar.is

05 . REVIEWS

I have been hiring people in this space for a number of years and I have never seen this level of professionalism. It really feels like you are working with a team that can get the job done.

adrian parody

Co-Founder

I have been hiring people in this space for a number of years and I have never seen this level of professionalism. It really feels like you are working with a team that can get the job done.

adrian parody

Co-Founder

I have been hiring people in this space for a number of years and I have never seen this level of professionalism. It really feels like you are working with a team that can get the job done.