Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Íshestar
HORSE RIDING
( 555 7000;
www.ishestar.is
;
Sörlaskeið 26, Hafnarfjörður)
One of the largest, oldest stables in the country with well-organised trots through crum-
bling lava fields.
Laxnes
HORSE RIDING
( 566 6179;
www.laxnes.is
;
Mosfellsbær)
Small, family-owned Laxnes is run by an older couple whose nephews take newbies out
for relaxed trots. On the way out to Þingvellir. Also offers combo tours.
Íslenski Hesturinn
HORSE RIDING
( 434 7979;
www.theicelandichorse.is
;
Surtlugata 3)
With experienced local guides, this outfit near the capital takes special care to match you
with a horse that suits your capabilities; small groups.
Viking Horses
HORSE RIDING
( 660 9590;
www.vikinghorses.is
;
Almannadalsgata 19)
Run by a family, this stable is popular for its higher-end (Ikr14,900) small-group rides
around Hólmsheiði hill and surrounding lakes.
Reykjavík Riding Center
HORSE RIDING
( 477 2222;
www.reykjavikridingcenter.is
;Brekknaás 9)
Located near Reykjavík's main equestrian centre, this outift takes small groups (no more
than 10) of all levels around the Rauðholar (Red Hills), and offers a midnight sun tour.
Glacier Walks & Ice-Climbing Tours
Crunching across a rugged glacier is a thrill. Tours take visitors to
Sólheimajökull
, the
most accessible glacial tongue of massive Mýrdalsjökull. Glacier walks run year-round;
ice climbing runs September to April. For ice climbing you have to be able to pull your
own weight (literally, up). Figure on Ikr20,900 for a short glacier walk and Ikr29,900 for
ice climbing. Prices are significantly lower if you base yourself near the glacier and go
with local guides.
