ActivitiesInterest 3/5Guide required
Hestasport Pleasure in every hoofstep
Hestasport's Pleasure in every hoofstep is a one-hour guided Icelandic-horse ride from Varmahlíð through the Skagafjörður countryside. It is designed for beginners as well as casual riders, although the operator marks this specific tour as not available in 2026.
Region
Northwest Iceland
Coordinates
65.5453° N, 19.4387° W
Important to know
- Guide required
- Guided riding tour with an English-speaking guide included by the operator.
Plan the stop
- Who it suits
- 6+
- Short rides are usually limited to ages 6 and up, with younger children only by staff approval, and riders must fit the 100 kg / 220 lb weight limit. Best for children who can listen around horses and stay calm for a one-hour ride; this specific tour is marked not available in 2026.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair · None
- Horseback riding requires mounting, dismounting, balance, and movement on outdoor farm terrain.
- Limited mobility · Limited
- Riders need enough mobility and balance to mount, sit, and dismount safely.
- Sensory · Partial
- Expect animal smells, helmets, outdoor weather, uneven ground, and close contact with horses.
- Cognitive · Partial
- The guided format is beginner-friendly, but riders must follow safety instructions around live animals.