Whales & Horses

This tour combines two fun activities that are perfect for nature and animal lovers! Before or after exploring the whales and seabirds of Faxaflói bay it is ideal to ride around on the Icelandic horse, on excellent riding paths, surrounded by beautiful nature all around you. The combo includes pickup, so please make sure to select your hotel from the dropdown list in the booking process.

Age limit: 8 yrs.

Weight limit: 110 kg. / 242,5 lbs.

You will be picked up from your the bust stop nearest to your hotel by Elding’s shuttle bus between 8:15 and 8:45 for the whale watching tour starting at 9:00 from the Old Harbour. After exploring the wonders of the whales and seabirds Faxaflói offers, you return to the harbour around 12:00 and have some free time in the area to get ready for the next tour. Around 12:45 you’ll be picked up in front of Elding’s ticket office by Íshestar’s shuttle bus for the horseback riding tour. The total riding time is 1,5 to 2 hrs. including stops. After the horseback riding you will be returned to your designated bus stop by Íshestar’s shuttle bus.

Available: 1 February to 30 November

Duration: 8-9 hours (including transfers)

Pick up: 8:15-8:45 (please make sure to select your hotel from the dropdown list)

OR

You will be picked up from the bust stop nearest your hotel by Íshestar shuttle bus around 9:00-9:30 for the horse back riding. The total riding time is 1,5 to 2 hrs. including stops. After the horseback riding you will be driven back to Reykjavík’s Old Harbour by Íshestar’s shuttle bus for the whale watching tour starting at 13:00. After exploring the wonders of the whales and seabirds Faxaflói offers you return to the harbour around 16:00 where Elding’s shuttle bus will be ready and waiting to drop you off at your designated bus stop.

Available: All year round

Duration: 8-9 hours (including transfers)

Pick up: 9:00-9:30 (please make sure to select your hotel from the dropdown list)