Riding an Icelandic horse is not only tremendous fun, it’s also a great way to experience the natural beauty of Iceland; snow topped mountains, the largest glacier in Europe, volcanoes, thundering waterfalls and striking lunar landscapes.

The Icelandic horse is a pure-bred descendant of those brought to Iceland by the Vikings over a thousand years ago. Horses remain an important part of Icelandic culture; they are used on remote farms to round up livestock and are still the best means of getting around in many parts of the island. Although small, the Icelandic is a powerful horse and has no difficulty carrying someone weighing 90kgs.

What makes this horse special is its fifth gait, the tölt, which is comparable to a running walk. Most riders can master it fairly quickly; it's fast, comfortable and enables the horse to cover great distances.

Home at Hestasport is a relaxed lodge based ride. You stay in a private cottage and enjoy riding out from the centre each day. You will also have time to explore the local area and take part in other activities.
The daily rides will be between 5 to 10 km and you should be fit enough to spend between one and five hours in the saddle a day.

This holiday would also be suitable for novice riders, with shorter rides available.