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title: Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 194
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.68
reviews: 50
duration_minutes: 330
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 11 of 21 (Whale & Puffin Watching)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/icelandic-horse-riding-and-whale-watching-tour-from-reykjavik/
---

# Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

In our comparison: #11 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Combine an Icelandic horseback riding tour and a whale watching cruise on a day trip from Reykjavik. Suitable for all abilities, the experience starts with a 1.5-2 hour ride through moors and lava fields on the sturdy Icelandic horse. Enjoy free time for lunch at Reykjavik Old Harbour, and then board a ship to take you across Faxaflói Bay to the whale watching sites. Look for whales, dolphins and porpoises and more!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: If you would like the optional hotel…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Food and drinks (unless otherwise stated)
- Age rule: Horse Riding Tour: The age limit to ride on this…

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €194 per person
- Duration: 5h 30m
- Rating: 4.68/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Special Tours Iceland
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.68 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 44 of 50.

- 5 stars: 40 (80%)
- 4 stars: 4 (8%)
- 3 stars: 6 (12%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Onboard Wi-Fi
- Use of warm overalls during the boat tour
- Free ticket to try again if nothing is seen on your whale watching tour!
- Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate after your horse riding tour
- Professional guide on both tours
- Use of riding helmet, rubber boots, and rainwear/warm clothing during the ride

## Not included

- Food and drinks (unless otherwise stated)
- Gratuities
- Hotel transfers (available for an additional fee - please contact supplier directly).

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

If you would like the optional hotel pick-up for an additional fee, Íshestar will pick you up starting at 8:45. If you are self-driving we kindly ask that you arrive to the stables no later than 9:30. The stables are a 20 minute drive from the city center. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in a variety weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note that sightings of wildlife cannot be guaranteed - if there are no sightings on your tour you will receive a complimentary ticket to try again on the next available day!
- Hotel pick up: please contact supplier directly to confirm pick-up details if you would like to purchase hotel transfers.
- Horse Riding Tour: The age limit to ride on this tour is 7 years old. Children 14 years or older need written parental permission to ride alone.
- Horse Riding Tour: The weight limit for riding our horses is 110 kg/240 lbs.

## Compared with other Whale & Puffin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #11 of 21** | €194 | 5h 30m | 4.68 (50) | shared |
| [Reykjavik's Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour for All Levels](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-s-finest-catch-guided-sea-angling-tour-for-all-levels/?format=md) | €150 | 3h | 4.93 (114) | shared |
| [1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/1-hour-small-group-sightseeing-boat-tour-in-vestmannaeyjar/?format=md) | €140 | 1h | 4.88 (173) | shared |
| [2 hour Round Trip in Vestmannaeyjar on a RIB Boat](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-hour-round-trip-in-vestmannaeyjar-on-a-rib-boat/?format=md) | €205 | 2h | 4.96 (91) | shared |

Ranked #11 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €870, median €149; typical length 3h. 2 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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