Icelandic Horse tours in the Westfjords
We offer two standard tours: Sanda River Riding tours at 10:00, and the Valley to Sea tour at 13:00.
You need to book tours up front by emailing us: simbahollin@gmail.com
Please note: We do not accept bookings for the summer of 2024 before April 2024
Our daily summer tour period is June 1st and into the beginning of September.
Our tours take you through the valleys of the mountains ("the Westfjords Alps") near Þingeyri, crossing rivers and heading out towards the black sand beaches along the fjord. You will get a chance to explore one of the most remote regions, and most dramatic landscapes, in Iceland.
All tours meet at Simbahöllin coffeehouse 1/2 hour before departure - just drop in and our staff will give you directions to the horse house, and let the tour guides know that you have arrived.
We enjoy taking visitors off the beaten track through some of Iceland´s most breathtaking scenery, providing an authentic experience in a friendly environment. Visitors to Þingeyri are always welcome to stop by the stables and say hello to the horses.
Please see below for details on the two summer tour options. To book a tour, fill out our contact form.
Sanda River Riding
The Sanda River Riding tour will take you through the lush Sandar valley and along a tranquil river. You will experience the Icelandic countryside and up-close views of the ‘Wesfjords Alps’ while getting acquainted with our friendly Icelandic horses. The tour is an easy walking-pace, providing the perfect opportunity to get comfortable in the saddle, enjoy the view, and take photos.
Our standard 1 1/2-hour tour is suitable for those with little or no riding experience, families and children, larger groups, and visitors who want a more relaxed ride through the Sandar valley.
Please note: We do not accept bookings for the summer of 2024 before April 2024
Cost: 11.900 kr . Kids up to 12 years: 9.900 kr
Duration: 2 hours – includes: preparation for riding + approx 1.25 hours riding (depending on the size of the group and how quickly we get started).
Departure times: Right after 10:00 am when everybody has arrived.
Please arrive at our coffeehouse 10:00 am to get directions to the stables.
Requirements:
- minimum age 6 years old
Valley to Sea
Our Valley to Sea tour starts by heading into the Sandar valley, between the Westfjords' highest mountains. We will take a small break in the grass with the horses before continuing our ride along the Sanda river. Finally we will head out to the black sand beaches where the river meets the sea in Dýrafjörður. In some parts of the valley we will pick up the pace and try trotting and the famous ‘tolt’ gait.
This 2.5-hour tour is most suitable for riders who have some experience riding or are comfortable with a slightly faster pace trotting or tölting.
Please note: We do not accept bookings for the summer of 2024 before April 2024
Cost: 14.900kr
Duration: 2.5 hours, includes: preparation for riding + ~1.75 hours riding, depending on the size of the group and how quickly we get started.
Departure time: Right after 13:00 when everybody have arrived.
Please arrive no later than 13:00 at our coffeehouse to get directions to the stables.
Requirements:
- minimum 2 riders**
- maximum 8 riders
- riders should be physically fit enough to keep up with the faster pace
- minimum age 10 years old
**if we do not reach the minimum for the longer tour we may combine with the shorter ride at 13:00.
