Day Tour Whales & Horses

A perfect full day tour for nature and animal lovers, a whale watching and horseback riding combo tour from Reykjavík!

Highlights

Whales and dolphins
Puffins in the summer
Old harbour of Reykjavik
Horse riding
View of Reykjavik from the sea

Daily Itinerary

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.

The horse riding tour is for riders with limited experience and gives a fantastic opportunity to get to know the friendly, yet sturdy, Icelandic horse. For a more advanced riding experience, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will assist you with booking a more challenging tour.

09:00 departure Whale watching in the morning and an afternoon horseback riding

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 hotel or 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)

10:00 departure Horseback riding in the morning and whale watching in the afternoon

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 hotel or 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)

14:00 departure Horseback riding in the afternoon and whale watching in the evening
You will be picked up from the bust stop nearest your hotel by Íshestar shuttle bus around 13:00-13:30 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 17:00. After exploring the wonders of the whales and seabirds Faxaflói offers you return to the harbour around 20:00 where Elding’s shuttle bus will be ready and waiting to drop you off at your hotel designated bus stop.
Available: 1 May – 30 September
Duration: 8-9 hours (including transfers)
Pick up: 13:00-13:30 (please make sure to select your hotel from the dropdown list)

Dates & prices

Departures: Every day, all year

Tour Duration: 8 – 9 hours (including transfers)

Price per person: ISK. 25.890
Children 8-15 years: ISK 17.345

Included in the price:

Pick up/Drop off
Riding helmet
Rain coats
Overalls
WiFi on board

Good to know

Age limit: 8 yrs.
Weight limit: 110 kg. / 242,5 lbs.
Always dress according to weather
Please note that the tour is run in wild nature and we can not control what or when we spot the animals. The staff on board will do their best and use the expertise in the area, but there is no guarantee and we do not refund the ticket price due to no sighting. However, passengers will be offered an additional complimentary tour if there are no sightings on the tour (complimentary tickets are only valid for return passengers).