20 experiences · from €85
Eldhestar runs horse riding, sightseeing day tours, lagoons & spas and more in Reykjavík, Golden Circle, starting from Sveitarfélagið Ölfus, Hveragerdi. We book them directly, so what you see here is their own availability and their own cancellation policy — at the same price you'd pay them.
“Since 1986, Eldhestar has offered the largest variety of horse-riding tours in Iceland. Our tours have always been operated by Eldhestar. From half-day, day, and combo tours to multi-day tours from 2-8 days with accommodation and meals at our hotel.”
Where they run
Reykjavík · Golden Circle
What they do
Horse riding · Sightseeing day tours · Lagoons & spas · Whale watching
Booking
Instant confirmation · live availability
All of the above is computed from Eldhestar's own 20 product records, not from a questionnaire. Fleet size and typical group sizes are the figures a comparison table usually shows; Bókun does not carry them, so we would be guessing, and we would rather leave a gap than fill it in.
From the operator's own Bókun vendor record. The year is when the company's registration number was issued, which is the closest thing to a founding date that can be checked at skatturinn.is; the brand may be older or younger than the company. Their own site: eldhestar.is — same price there as here.
Google reviews of Eldhestar as a company — not of one specific tour.
This review is for the horse tour, not the hotel. Signed up for route 2A as a completely novice rider (0 horsing experience). Had Lena as our guide and she was excellent. The horses were very well behaved and only went fast when you asked them to, and sometimes I had to ask more than once (my horse liked to ignore me). Views were incredible and it was the best introduction to horse riding I could have asked for. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland.
Aleksandr
Stayed at the guesthouse and beds were very comfortable. Shared bathrooms-clean and multiple. Nice common room and got to also use and enjoy the hotel hottubs. The restaurant was very good and can accommodate any diet restrictions.
R Florio
Highly recommended for horse riding tours, our horses were very well behaved, the day rides to the hot river and river estuary had amazing variety and views. Our lead guide Nadine was exceptional, full of fun and very informed on the local area and culture and especially good on identifying the many birds we saw. Our second guide Ami was also very helpful and cheerful and helped riders to understand how to ask the horses to go into the tolt gait. We were very comfortable in the hotel and enjoyed the evening meals which were of a high standard. The staff in the hotel were great as well.
Sarah Hildebrand
Just finished the tour 9AH and had the time of my life riding beautiful and kind-hearted horses. Everything about these tours is so well thought and planned, from the pick-ups to the horses, organisation and guides. The horses are just amazing and incredibly safe through the difficult terrain. Our guides Anna, Caroline and Signe were all incredible, super knowledgeable and helpful, and Anna's leadership and problem solving skills made us feel comfortable and safe at every moment, we couldn't have asked for better guides. We've made really good friends along the way, enjoyed very nice meals and a hot tub after the long rides. The hotel rooms were comfortable and spacious, with beautiful views of the paddock and ponies. This place is like heaven on earth and everyone is so lovely that it makes you just want to move in there and ride Icelandic ponies every day. My only bit of feedback would be that the restaurant staff could do with handling allergies/intolerances much better. I hope to be back another time, it was super worth it!!
Patricia García
Where we compare their tours with the alternatives — including when we say to book someone else.
10 tours, from €85 per person.
Eldhestar
50% below the €171 typical for horse riding tours
from age 7 · meet at the start point
1 h · from Reykjavík
Enjoy a one-hour horseback riding tour in Iceland's beautiful countryside, perfect for families and all riding levels. Ride gentle Icelandic horses along scenic paths, with safety and fun for everyone ages 7 and up.
Eldhestar
33% below the €171 typical for horse riding tours
from age 7 · pickup included
5 h · from Selfoss
Enjoy a horseback riding tour suitable for all experience levels, followed by a delicious traditional Icelandic meal that changes with the seasons. Vegetarian options are available, making this a fun adventure for everyone.
Eldhestar
30% below the €171 typical for horse riding tours
from age 7 · pickup included
5 h · from Selfoss
Enjoy a 1.5-2 hour horseback riding tour suitable for all skill levels.
Eldhestar
27% below the €171 typical for horse riding tours
from age 7 · pickup included
5 h · from Selfoss
Enjoy a family-friendly horseback ride on an Icelandic horse, enjoy light lunch at Hótel Eldhestar, relax in a warm hotpot and steam bath. Suitable for all riding levels, with horses matched to your experience.
Eldhestar
18% below the €171 typical for horse riding tours
from age 7 · pickup included
5 h · from Selfoss
Enjoy a horseback riding tour exploring elf stories, scenic trails, and gentle Icelandic horses. Suitable for all riding levels, the adventure ends with a light lunch at the hotel.
Eldhestar
15% below the €171 typical for horse riding tours
from age 7 · pickup included
5 h · from Selfoss
Enjoy a scenic horseback riding tour through meadows, along rivers, and past mountains near our farm in Iceland. Suitable for all experience levels, the tour offers beautiful views and friendly horses for everyone.
Eldhestar
about the usual price for horse riding tours
from age 7 · pickup included
5 h · from Selfoss
Enjoy a horseback riding tour followed by a tasty local seafood soup. Suitable for all riding levels, with horses matched to each rider for a safe and fun experience.
Eldhestar
about the usual price for horse riding tours
from age 7 · pickup included
5 h · from Selfoss
Take a scenic horseback ride near Mt. Reykjafjall, passing forests, hot springs, and colorful hills - perfect for all riding levels.
Eldhestar
23% above the €171 typical for horse riding tours
from age 7 · pickup included
10 h · from Selfoss
This tour starts with a scenic horseback ride from Vellir farm, followed by lunch and visits to Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park. It is great for all riding levels and you will see some epic Icelandic sights.
Eldhestar
61% above the €171 typical for horse riding tours
Challenging · from age 12
9 h · from Selfoss
6 tours, from €130 per person.
Eldhestar
about the usual price for sightseeing day tours
from age 7 · pickup included
5 h · from Selfoss
Take a scenic ride through meadows and lava fields, try the tölt gait, and finish with coffee and homemade cake - perfect for all riding levels, with horses matched to your experience.
Eldhestar
about the usual price for sightseeing day tours
Challenging · from age 12
5 h · from Selfoss
This tour is for experienced riders who would like to ride the Icelandic horse in an extraordinary environment.
Eldhestar
35% above the €144 typical for sightseeing day tours
from age 7 · pickup included
9 h · from Selfoss
Eldhestar
60% above the €144 typical for sightseeing day tours
from age 10 · pickup included
9 h · from Selfoss
Eldhestar
91% above the €144 typical for sightseeing day tours
Moderate · from age 12 · pickup included
9 h · from Reykjavík
Eldhestar
77% above the €144 typical for sightseeing day tours
from age 11 · pickup included
12 h · from Selfoss
1 tour, from €195 per person.
Eldhestar
about the usual price for hiking & trekking tours
from age 8 · pickup included
9 h · from Selfoss
1 tour, from €200 per person.
Eldhestar
82% above the €110 typical for puffin tours
from age 7 · pickup included
8 h · from Selfoss
Horse Riding and Puffin Watching
1 tour, from €235 per person.
Eldhestar
15% above the €205 typical for lagoon & spa visits
from age 10 · pickup included
9 h · from Selfoss
1 tour, from €250 per person.
Eldhestar
79% above the €139 typical for whale watching tours
from age 7 · pickup included
8 h · from Selfoss
Short on time? This tour lets you ride horses and go whale watching all in one day, with lunch included. It is a great tour for all riding levels.
No. We sell Eldhestar's tours at the price they set, through their own booking system, so the seat costs the same here as on their site. What you get here in addition is one checkout for every tour in your trip, whoever runs it, and one place to turn if plans change.
19 of their 20 tours include a pickup service; the rest start at a meeting point. Each tour page says which, and pickup is chosen at checkout.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. The exact window is printed on every tour page and in your confirmation, and a refund goes back to the card you paid with.
Their departures we sell start from Sveitarfélagið Ölfus, Hveragerdi. Check the map on each tour page for the exact meeting point.
Yes, on 20 of their 20 tours, the lowest being 5. The rest set no minimum. The planner filters by your youngest traveller if you give it ages.
4.5 out of 5 on Google from 1180 reviews of the company. That is the operator's score, not a rating of any one tour; our own guests' reviews of their tours, where we have them, are shown on this page and on the tour pages.
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