Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

Summary

For the first part of this combo tour you will join a guided horseback riding tour with Íshestar. You can select optional hotel pick-up for an additional fee (2.500 ISK per person) to be picked up from your hotel and dropped off to your whale watching tour, or you can meet directly at the stables. After the horse riding tour you will set sail from the Old Harbour for your whale watching adventure.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Combine an Icelandic horseback riding tour and high-speed whale watching cruise on a day trip from Reykjavik. Suitable for all abilities, the experience starts with a 1.5-2 hour ride through moors and lava fields on the sturdy Icelandic horse. Enjoy free time for lunch at Reykjavik Old Harbor, and then board an express boat to speed across Faxaflói Bay to the whale watching sites in super-fast time. Look for whales, dolphins and porpoises and more!

What’s included?

  • Professional guide on both tours

  • Use of riding helmet, rubber boots, and rainwear/warm clothing during the ride

  • Use of warm overalls during the boat tour

  • Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate after your horse riding tour

  • Onboard Wi-Fi

  • Free ticket to try again if nothing is seen on your whale watching tour!

  • Food and drinks (unless otherwise stated)

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel transfers (available for an additional fee - please contact supplier directly).

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

We are following all health & safety guidelines in accordance with the Icelandic government. The gathering ban is set to 100 people, so capacity has been reduced accordingly. Masks must be worn by passengers during the tour. Please respect the 2 meter social distancing while checking in and queuing.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Special Tours

About operator:

Special Tours operates sea adventures from Reykjavik city centre with over 20 years of experience. Whale Watching tours are operated year round, with additional tours consisting of Northern Lights by Boat, Puffin Watching, Sea Angling, RIB Express Whale Watching and a New Years Fireworks Cruise. Special Tours Wildlife Adventures is known among passengers and partners for its ambitious & hard working team, aiming for great adventures for every tour and for every client. Our main focus is comfort and personal service, while making sure we protect and respect the environment. We have a skilled & friendly crew, as well as an experienced guide on every tour.

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