Icelandic Horse Riding Tour Along Olfusa River Banks

03B - Soft River Banks

Overview

Icelandic horse riding tour 03B, Soft River Banks is a 5 hour, challenging ride created for experienced riders who want a truly immersive day in nature. You will follow beautiful trails, test the famous tölt, and explore river landscapes with wide open views.

🗺️ What to Expect

This Icelandic horse riding tour begins on pleasant riding trails along the farm meadows, an ideal place to settle into the saddle and try the unique tölt gait. From there, the route continues across grassland as you follow the Gljúfurá River toward an old cemetery, then down to the soft banks of the Ölfusá River.

Along the riverbank, the scenery opens up, and if the weather allows, you may see the famous volcanoes Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull in the distance. The ride then passes through a bird sanctuary before returning to the farm Vellir, rounding out an extraordinary, nature focused horseback riding in Iceland experience for confident riders.

✨ Highlights

• 🐴 Ride a sure footed Icelandic horse and practice the special tölt gait on meadow trails
• 🌿 Follow grassy tracks and riverside routes for a varied, natural riding flow
• 🏞️ Reach the soft banks of the Ölfusá River with expansive views over the water
• 🗻 Weather permitting, spot iconic volcano views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull
• 🕯️ Pass an old cemetery along the Gljúfurá River route
• 🦆 Ride through a bird sanctuary before returning to the farm

📍 Itinerary

• Start, Farm Vellir, meet your guides and prepare for the ride
• Meadow riding trails, warm up and try tölt on suitable terrain
• Grassland route, continue onward following the river Gljúfurá
• Old cemetery, ride past this historic point on the route
• Ölfusá River bank, enjoy views over the river, volcano views if weather allows
• Bird sanctuary, ride through a protected nature area
• Return to Farm Vellir, finish the tour

✅ What’s Included

• Guided 5 hour Icelandic horse riding tour
• Ride on the Icelandic horse in the described route and terrain

❌ Exclusions

• Food and drinks
• Transfers to and from the farm
• Anything not explicitly listed under What’s Included

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration: 5 hours
• Difficulty: Challenging
• Rider level: For experienced riders only
• Minimum participants: 2 people
• If minimum is not reached: A different tour will be offered instead
• Scenery note: Views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull are weather dependent
• Meeting point: Farm Vellir, return to the same location

🔥 Ready for a Riverbank Ride on an Icelandic Horse?

If you are looking for a challenging, scenery rich guided horseback tour that goes beyond the usual trails, this ride delivers. Secure your place early, the minimum group size is two, and come prepared for an unforgettable Icelandic horse riding tour through rivers, grasslands, and birdlife.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1) Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour is for experienced riders only. It is rated challenging and is designed for riders comfortable in varied terrain.

2) How long is 03B - Soft River Banks?
The duration is 5 hours. The route includes meadows, grassland, riverbanks, and a return to the farm Vellir.

3) Will we see the volcanoes Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull?
You may see Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull from the Ölfusá River bank if the weather allows. Views are not guaranteed.

4) What makes this Icelandic horse riding tour special?
This Icelandic horse riding tour combines meadow trails that are ideal for trying tölt with a scenic ride to the soft Ölfusá River bank. You also ride through a bird sanctuary and pass an old cemetery along the way.

5) What happens if the minimum number of participants is not reached?
The minimum number of participants is 2 people. If the minimum is not reached, a different tour will be offered instead.