Description
Let an Icelandic horse warm your spirits before geothermal water warms the rest of you. This cosy winter half-day combines a gentle one-hour ride through the South Iceland countryside with the steaming pools of Hveragerði and a light lunch.
The riding experience is welcoming and unhurried, with the crisp winter landscape giving the farm trails a special stillness. Afterwards, trade the saddle for Hveragerði’s comfortably warm outdoor pool, settle into the hot pot or relax in the steam sauna.
On snowy days, the contrast is magical: cool air above the water, steam rising around you and white hills beyond the pool. A light lunch completes an easy winter escape from Reykjavík.
Bring your swimsuit, choose your date and enjoy one of South Iceland’s most charming combinations of horses, hot water and winter atmosphere.
What is included
- Pickup and drop-off according to the booking options
- One-hour guided horse ride
- English-speaking riding guide
- Helmet and safety equipment
- Rain gear or warm overalls when required
- Admission to Hveragerði swimming pool
- Light lunch
What do I need to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof outerwear
- Sturdy shoes
- Gloves and a thin hat or buff
Good to know
- This seasonal experience operates from October through April.
- The current provider age limit is 7 years and the rider weight limit is 110 kg / 242 lb.
- Tell us about dietary requirements when booking so available lunch arrangements can be checked.
Meeting point: Pick-up
Choose an eligible pickup point while booking. Your voucher confirms the exact collection details; the programme continues to the riding centre and Hveragerði pool.
Highlights
- Gentle one-hour winter ride on an Icelandic horse
- Soak in Hveragerði’s warm geothermal pool
- Relax in a hot pot or steam sauna
- Light lunch and Reykjavík transfer included
Midwinter Warmth Horse Riding and Geothermal Pool – Frequently Asked Questions
The experience is offered during the cooler season, from October through April, when the contrast between crisp countryside air and steaming geothermal water feels especially inviting.
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