Sörlaskeið 26
220 Hafnarfjörður
Iceland
+354 555 7000
info@ishestar.is
The event of the summer in Iceland 2026 is the total solar eclipse on August 12th. The eclipse reaches totality between 5:48PM and 5:50PM and what better way to experience it than letting a mighty Viking horse take you to a carefully selected and remote viewpoint in the path of totality in West Iceland? Are you an experienced rider who wants to experience the total solar eclipse in Iceland on the 12th of August 2026? Then this exciting ride is for you!
READ MOREWe present here a truly wonderful tour into the fascinating Thorsmörk Nature Reserve. The Thorsmork area is a hiker´s paradise. Riding in this wonderland of nature is pure joy. On our way to Thorsmork, we are reminded of the major volcanic eruptions that occurred in 2010 causing massive disruption to international air traffic. We ride past one of the lava streams that flowed from the mighty glacier-capped volcano with the unpronounceable name, Eyjafjallajökull.
READ MOREThe ash and light pumice lava stone have formed incredibly smooth paths ideal for riding adventures in the land of fire and ice.
READ MORESeptember is the time in Iceland to gather the sheep that are roaming free in the highlands, herd them to the lowlands and then sort them between the different farms they belong. For centuries this has been done on horseback and you have the chance to join this highlight.
READ MOREEmbark on an unforgettable long-distance horseback adventure through the raw beauty of Iceland, where the rhythm of hooves carries you around glaciers and across volcanic deserts and coastal plains
READ MORESnæfellsnes the Magical and Mysterious! Riding through lava fields and along hillsides and down to the shore where we’ll be welcomed by the wide-open stretches of light-colored sand at Löngufjörur beach. The smooth sand offers unforgettable riding and a great opportunity to experience the unique gait tölt over long distances.
READ MOREWaterfalls, mountains, caves, lava fields, lupins and lush green grass: This tour leads South of Tindfjallajökull into the Southern Highlands. You will ride with a small group and get to explore this remote area on horseback.
READ MOREWe ride through multi-coloured landscapes with its yellow, reddish and greenish rhyolite mountains, the towering glaciers and extensive lava fields give the area a magical touch. We will ride to the fascinating area of Landmannalaugar where we will enjoy a refreshing bath in its natural hot creeks.
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Sörlaskeið 26
220 Hafnarfjörður
Iceland
+354 555 7000
info@ishestar.is