2 Standout Whale Watching and Horse Riding Trips Worldwide

1.Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $233Our pick

Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields and moorland near Reykjavik, with helmets, boots, rainwear, and warm drinks supplied. After lunch at your own expense, board a fast whale-watching boat from Old Harbor. Expect guides, a maximum of five riders, and a free return ticket if no whales or dolphins appear.

“I thoroughly enjoyed riding the horses. I wish we could’ve tried out more gaits than we did. And we found a few humpbacks and spent time with them and the birds. We also saw a porpoise and some puffins.”

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2.Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $280

Spend a full day with Iceland’s gentle native horse and the wildlife of Faxaflói Bay. You’ll ride for 1.5 to 2 hours near Hveragerði, with safety gear and warm clothing provided, then join a three-hour Elding cruise from Reykjavík. Expect expert guidance, changing weather, and no guarantee of whales.

“Underbar ridtur med samtliga gångarter. Trevliga instruktörer och fungerar smidigt med upphämtning och lämning. Fick se valar 5-6 gånger under båtresan.”

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