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06A – The Beach Ride
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06A – The Beach Ride

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We go on a tour starting at the beach next to the small fishing town Thorlákshöfn. We follow the beach, riding on soft black lava sand to the picturesque area where the mighty river Ölfusá meets the sea. We continue our tour through shallow water at the edge of the river delta and ride on… <a class="more-link" href="https://southoficeland.com/tour/06a-the-beach-ride/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">06A – The Beach Ride</span></a>

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
9 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Pickup service
Yes
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
May, June
Minimum age
8 years

The experience

About this tour

We go on a tour starting at the beach next to the small fishing town Thorlákshöfn. We follow the beach, riding on soft black lava sand to the picturesque area where the mighty river Ölfusá meets the sea. We continue our tour through shallow water at the edge of the river delta and ride on the soft, green river banks back to our farm Vellir. On our way we enjoy spectacular views, weather permitting, and have good chances to see birds of various kinds. (The tour can also start at our farm and end at Thorlákshöfn, depending on tides).

This tour is for experienced riders who ride regularly and are capable of controlling a horse in all gaits in different terrain. If you do not consider yourself an intermediate, strong intermediate or an advanced rider, please choose a different tour instead.

What the price covers

Included
Pick Up And Drop Off, Riding 4.5 – 5,5 – About 20 Km, Lunchbox On Tour, Coffee And Home-baked Cake After Tour. We Provide Helmets And Rain Gear/winter Overalls.
Ticket types
  • Adults (15+)
  • Children (12 - 14)

Where it starts

Meeting
Meet on location or pick up
Pickup
Yes
Drop-off
1
Location code
Sveitarfélagið Ölfus (Sveitarfélagið Ölfus, IS)

Please be at our stable at 9:00 in the morning for the tour.

Good to know

  • Summer Tours! Departures: May 15 – September 15. Note: To Be Able To Go On The Tour We Need To Be A Minimum Of 2 Participants. Pick-up In Reykjavík At 8:00. Return To Reykjavík Around 17:15. Note That Pick Up From Hotels In Hafnarfjörður, Kópavogur And Mosfellsbær Is At 7:30 And Pick Up From Hveragerði And Selfoss Is At 8:45. Please Double Check Your Booking A Day Or Two Before Arrival For The Pick Up Location, As They May Change Without Notice. Please Let Us Know If There Are Any Dietary Needs Like If There Are Allergies Or Vegetarians.
Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
May, June
Cutoff (relative to start time)
12 hours before
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Details updated
12 Sep 2026