Farm Stays and Riding

farm stays and riding

If you are travelling around Iceland with a small group of countryside loving people who love horses
but don´t feel that they want to participate in a long riding tour, a farm stay would be a great option.

You have the choice between self- catering cottages, apartments and farms who offer double rooms with wonderful home cooking. Sometimes riding is included, sometimes riding tours can be booked directly on the farm – ahead of the stay or while you are there.
Farm Stays are also ideal when travelling with young children because most of the farms
have lots of cuddly farm animals to pet and love!

We highly recommend a rental car while you stay but in some cases the hosts can pick you up at the next bus stop for a small fee. Please note that shopping and restaurants are usually not reachable without a car.

Prices start from ISK 13.000 for a small cottage for 2 people.
Sometimes a one-time fee for towels and bed linen needs to be paid, approx. 1.500 to 2.000 ISK per/person and stay.
Prices depend on number of guests travelling, season and number of nights.

Availabilities are on request.
There is usually high demand during June to August and we recommend to book early.
We are happy to make you an individual offer!

Please find here a selection of Icelandic farms offering this kind of stay.

SPECIAL COTTAGE OFFERS:

Snæfellsnes
Unit apartment sleeping up to 6 in two bedrooms,
with hot tub and perfect views to Snæfellsnesjökull, 250 m to the beach.
Dates: July 31st to August 2nd
Price per night: ISK 22.000
Extra charge for bedlinen and towels apply.
Riding: About 5 km to next horse rental.

Akureyri
Cottage sleeping up to 6
with hot tub and private facilities
Dates: July 26th to 31st
Price per night: ISK 34.000
Extra charge for bedlinen and towels apply.
Riding: Various options right outside of Akureyri.

MORE OFFERS SEE BELOW EACH FARM

south iceland

FAMOUS HORSE BREEDING FARM IN FLÚÐIR REGION

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Accommodation: Very cozy fully equipped cottage with two bedrooms (1 bedroom: double bed/ 2 bedroom: bunk bed) and a sleeping attic. Sleeps easily up to 8. No hot tub but close to public pool and the Secret Lagoon and shops.
Farm animals: Horses, Sheep, goats, dogs and cats.
Riding facilities: Indoor riding arena, oval track, lovely trails.
Riding tours: Available during summer starting from ISK 7.000 per person.
Minimum nights: None, but surcharge applies for one-night- bookings only.
Special: Very good for small children! Young children can be lead on a lead-horse.
Stallions: Forseti frá Vorsabæ - Hreyfill frá Vorsabæ
Sights nearby (within 1-2 hours drive): Secret Lagoon, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir Nationalpark, Landmannalaugar (requires 4x4 car), Viking Valley Thjórsárdalur

RIDING CENTRE, COTTAGE AND GUESTHOUSE IN FLÚÐIR REGION

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Cottage: Cozy fully equipped cottage with two bedrooms, each with a single bed. Sleeping couch in the lounge. Sleeps up to 6. Hot tub and close to public pool and the Secret Lagoon and shops.
Guesthouse: Guesthouse with snug and cozy rooms with shared facilities. Made–up beds and sleeping bag accommodation. Breakfast always on offer and hot meals upon request.Hot tub and close to public pool and the Secret Lagoon and shops.
Farm animals: Horses, dogs, cats.
Riding facilities: Paddock, small indoor riding arena, lovely trails.
Riding tours: A great selection of wonderful trail rides (short, day tours and multi day tours available almost throughout the whole year. During summer: Daytour to the Secret Lagoon. Starting ISK 9.000 per person.
Minimum nights: None
Special: Very good horses also for experienced riders. Sheep Round Up tours and private luxury tours available.
Sights nearby (within 1-2 hours drive): Secret Lagoon, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir Nationalpark, Landmannalaugar (requires 4x4 car), Viking Valley Thjórsárdalur

Holiday farm right between the natural wonders of
Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Hot Spring

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SPECIAL OFFER / SPECIAL DATES SUMMER 2017
Cottage sleeping up to 6
July 31st to August 5th/ 5 nights
Price ISK 33.200 per night
Bed linen and towels included.

Cottage & Riding special package

Cottages: Cozy fully equipped cottages with 1 bedroom and sleeping attic Sleeps up to 6. No hot tub but close to public pool and the Secret Lagoon and shops.
Guesthouse: Cozy guesthouse with 2- 4 bed rooms with made up beds with shared facilities. Very good restaurants with breakfast buffet and small and large menus in the near vicinity.
Farm animals: Horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, chicken.
Riding facilities: Paddock, lovely trails up to Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Hot Spring.
Riding tours: A great selection of wonderful trail rides (short, day tours and multi day tours available from May to October. Starting ISK 9.000 per person.
Minimum nights: None
Special: Excellent location with views to the erupting Geysir Hot Spring right from the lounge of the guesthouse.
Sights nearby (within 1-2 hours drive): Secret Lagoon, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir Nationalpark, Laugarvatn, the highland (requires 4x4 car), Brúarhlöð Canyon.

Breeding and Training Farm in Hella Region

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Guesthouse: Guesthouse with snug and cozy rooms with shared facilities. Made–up beds. Breakfast always on offer and hot meals upon request. Hot tub.
During summer: Small huts with bunk beds available. WC/Shower in separate hut.
Farm animals: Horses.
Riding facilities: Good sized indoor arena. Lovely trails with glacier view.
Riding tours: A great selection of wonderful trail rides (short, day tours and multi day tours available almost throughout the whole year. Starting ISK 7.100 per person.
Minimum nights: None.
Special: Very good horses also for experienced riders. Excellent private riding lessons available with professional trainers up to competition level.Offers special Northern lights and riding course arrangements.
Sights nearby (within 1-2 hours drive): Urriðarfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógarfoss, South Shore, Landmannalaugar and Thorsmörk (requires 4x4 car)

Special package tour for those who like to indulge
at breeding farm in Hella Region.

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Guesthouse: Small but very intimate guesthouse with cozy rooms with shared facilities. Made–up beds. Full board in package price included. Hot tub.
Farm animals: Horses,sheep,cat and dogs.
Riding facilities: Excellent luxurious riding facilities with good sized indoor arena. Lovely trails with glacier view.
Riding tours: In the package price riding is included. Up to 5-6 hours of trail rides every day as you wish.
Minimum nights: 3 nights and two participants.
Special: Expect to be pampered. Very cozy guesthouse.
Stallions: Ópal frá Miðási
Sights nearby (within 1-2 hours drive): Urriðarfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógarfoss, South Shore, Landmannalaugar and Thorsmörk (requires 4x4 car)

WEST ICELAND

Breeding and training farm at Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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SPECIAL OFFER / SPECIAL DATES SUMMER 2017
Cottage sleeping up to 4
July 20th to 23rd/ 3 nights
Price: 35.000 per night
Including bed linen and towels.

Accommodation: Very cozy fully equipped cottages with 1 bedroom and a sleeping attic. Sleeps up to 4. No hot tub.
Farm animals: Horses.
Riding facilities: Indoor riding arena, lovely trails in the countryside and on the beach.
Riding tours: Only for guests staying at the farm. Starting from ISK 8.000 per person.
Minimum nights: 3 during summer/2 during off season.
Special: Lovely rides along the golden beach of Löngufjörur.
Sights nearby (within 1-2 hours drive): Arnarstapi, Lava Cave Vatnshellir, Snæfellsnesjökull, Elborg, Stykkishólmur.

NORTH ICELAND

Luxurious cottages at Riding Center in Varmahlíð area

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Accommodation: Very cozy fully equipped cottages ranging from cottages sleeping 2 to 6. In addition a 3-bedroom apartment. Wonderful small bathing pool which is used by the guest commonly. Breakfast can be booked upon request.
Farm animals: Horses.
Riding facilities: Paddock and trails.
Riding tours: Short tours, day tours and multi day tours. Cottage stay & Riding packages available. Riding tours starting from ISK 8.500 per person.
Minimum nights: None.
Special: Sheep and Horse Round Up tours available. Riding & Rafting packages available. Private 2-3 hour rides with trainer available. We can recommend this property if you do not wish to take a rental car since a public bus services the village where the cottages are situated. A grocery store is within walking distance.
Sights nearby (within 1-2 hours drive): Glaumbær turf house, church Víðimýrarkirkja, Tannery Visitor centre, seal and eider duck colonies, Hólar Equine University and Landsmót 2016 competition grounds, Akureyri, Sauðárkrókur, the highland (requires 4x4 car).

Cozy snug cottages at family run horse farm in Skagafjörður area

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SPECIAL OFFER / SPECIAL DATES SUMMER 2017
Cottage sleeping up to 6
July 23th to 26th/ 3 nights
Price: 27.000 per night
Extra charge for bed linen and towels applies.

Accommodation: A 20 qm (sleeps max. up to 5) and a 41qm (sleeps up to max. 6) fully equipped cozy cottages at the family farm.
Farm animals: Horses, dogs, cats, sheep.
Riding facilities: Paddock and trails.
Riding tours: Short tours, day tours and multi day tours. Starting from ISK 6.000 per person
Minimum nights: None.
Special: Guided sightseeing tours in the area by professional English and German speaking guide available. Little Heritage museum on site. Wonderful for children.
Sights nearby (within 1-2 hours drive): Glaumbær turf house, seal and eider duck colonies, Hólar Equine University and Landsmót 2016 competition grounds, Akureyri, Sauðárkrókur, the highland (requires 4x4 car)

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