Whales & Horses Húsavík – Whale Watching & Horse Riding
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Description
Experience two of Iceland’s most iconic animals in one unforgettable day. This tour combines traditional whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay with a scenic Icelandic horse riding tour in the countryside near Húsavík.
The day begins with a whale watching tour from Húsavík, where you explore one of Iceland’s best whale habitats with experienced guides. Skjálfandi Bay is known for frequent sightings of humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins and other marine life.
After the whale watching tour, you continue to Saltvík Horse Farm for a relaxing countryside ride on an Icelandic horse. The riding tour is suitable for beginners as well as riders with experience, and the horses are selected according to each participant’s riding level.
The combination offers a perfect balance between adventure at sea and a peaceful ride on land, making this an ideal full-day experience in North Iceland.
What is included
- Whale watching tour in Skjálfandi Bay
- Icelandic horse riding tour (approx. 1 hour)
- Experienced English-speaking guides
- Warm safety overalls and rain jackets for whale watching if needed
What do I need to bring
- Warm and waterproof clothing
- Sturdy footwear
- Hat and gloves
- Protective bags for cameras and personal items, as it can be cold and wet at sea
Good to know
Depending on your selected GG1 whale watching departure, the horse riding tour will be scheduled on the same day automatically according to the combo timetable.
You can choose which activity to do first.
Example: GG1 at 09:45 followed by horse riding at 14:00.
Example: GG1 at 13:15 followed by horse riding at 10:00.
Please select your whale watching departure time in the booking calendar.
Not recommended for children under 10 years.
Whales and Horses Húsavík – Frequently Asked Questions
The tour combines whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay with an approximately 1-hour Icelandic horse riding tour near Húsavík.
Highlights
- Two iconic Icelandic animals experienced in one day
- Whale watching in one of Iceland’s best whale habitats
- Scenic countryside horse riding near Húsavík