From Reykjavik: The Elf Tour - Horseback Riding Led by Elves
- Experience riding on Icelandic horses through mythical and fairytale-like ancient landscapes
- Learn the mysteries of the Icelandic Elves and experience the unique gait of Icelandic horses
- Pick-up/drop-off from Reykjavik, riding gear, professional guide, transfers, and lunch included
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Overview
Elves are important creatures in Iceland. They get to decide where roads can go, and houses can be built. On this tour we see some places populated by these special creatures, the “hidden people”, but as they are hidden, we will not actually meet them.
What's included?
Pick-up/drop-off in Reykjavik
Professional riding instructor/guide
Riding experience guided by Elves
Helmets and rain gear/winter overalls
Lunch at nearby Eldhestar hotel
What to expect?
Depending on where the horses felt the presence of the Elves the last time, you will ride on one of two paths.
We will either pass the small cleft Alfakví and the old sheep’s house that cannot be removed without serious consequences. Some elves are musical; Skjólklettur is the place of the elves’ church, where singing has been heard. On our way to the elfin hill, Einbui, populated by friendly and sometimes singing elves, we also experience excellent riding trails for trying the special, smooth gait of the Icelandic horse, “tölt”.
Or we ride through hummocks meadows and lava fields where they believe to live. If your horse reacts when passing by, then an elf might be close by. When crossing the small warm river Varmá, look out for Nykur, the Icelandic version of a water spirit. After returning to our hotel, a light lunch will be served.
This tour is offered all year round. 1.5 – 2 hours riding and a light lunch at Hotel Eldhestar. Pick-up in Reykjavik every day at 08:00. Return to Reykjavík ca. 13:00. Note that pick up from hotels in Hafnarfjörður, Kópavogur and Mosfellsbær is at 7:30 and pick up from Hveragerði and Selfoss is at 8:45.
Please double check your booking a day or two before arrival for the pick up location, as the bus stops may change without notice. Please let us know if there are any dietary needs like if there are allergies or vegetarians.
Good to know
Pick-up from Reyjavik: select your pick-up point during the booking process