ActivitiesGuide required
Hestasport Pleasure in every hoofstep
Region: Northwest IcelandCoordinates: 65.5453° N, 19.4387° W
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.
Important to know
- Guide required
- Guided riding tour with an English-speaking guide included by the operator.
Plan the stop
- Who it suits
- No published age guidance
- Short rides usually start at age 6, but staff may approve younger children, so there is no unconditional published minimum. 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.