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GG3 Whales & Horses

The Whale and the Icelandic Horse

Husavik - høfn
4 hours
Easy

Starting at 149 EUR

Tour Operator: Gentle Giants

About

Experience the combination of the traditional GG1 Whale Watching and the countryside riding tour. Enjoy the great view of Skjálfandi Bay on an Icelandic horse with experienced riders at your side. The horse riding is suitable for beginners as well as experienced riders and starts in Saltvík Farm, which is just four minutes by car from Húsavík harbour.

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What's included?

  • A specialized guide
  • Warm safety overalls, and rain jackets if needed, during the whale watching tour

Exclusions

  • Transport to and from Saltvík Farm is not included.

What do I need to bring?

  • Bring warm and waterproof clothes, footwear, hats and gloves and protective bags for cameras as it can be very cold at sea. Warm safety overalls are included on board and are put on top of other layers.
  • Please check-in at the Gentle Giants Ticket Center latest 40 minutes before departure

Know before you go

  • It is assumed that riders are beginners with no or little experience in horse riding and suitable horses are chosen accordingly. If you have more experience in horse riding, please contact Saltvík directly before to your tour via saltvik@saltvik.is or +354 847 9515 to get a suitable horse.


 

Itinerary

Day 1: Húsavík Traditional Whale Watching Tour at 09:45

Experience the traditional whale watching tour from Húsavík. Departure from Húsavík: 09:45.

Day 1: The Saltvík Riding Tour at 14:00

1 hour horseback riding from Saltvík Farm. Departure from Saltvík Farm: 14:00.

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