There are several horse rentals close to Akureyri:
Pólar Hestar
Grýtubakki II
IS-601 Akureyri
Phone: (+354) 8961879 & 8931879
E-mail: polarhestar@polarhestar.is
Website: www.polarhestar.is/en
In the North of Iceland, at the longest fjord of Iceland, Eyjafjördur, lies Grýtubakki, the farm where Polar Hestar is located. Since 1985 Grýtubakki is the starting point of a variety of long and short riding tours in an extraordinary landscape. About 150 horses live on the farm during the whole year. Curious young horses, mysterious cities of the Elves, a Viking treasure hidden in the ground, attractive valleys, rivers and a colourful world of wonders are waiting the guests.
Polar Hestar - riding tours are from different length and suitable for experienced and less experienced riders. At the farm refreshments and house-made cakes and cookies are offered after all rides. Let yourself be enchanted by the fascinating world of Iceland on horseback!
Open the whole year. Transport from Akureyri can be arranged.
Akureyri Ridingtours
Dagverðareyrarvegur
IS-604 Akureyri
Phone (+354) 897 5756
E-mail: esteranna@internet.is
Website: www.akureyriridingtours.is
Akureyri Ridingtours is based about 10 km from Akureyri (about 10 min drive)
Akureyri Ridingtours offer short tours in the area surrounding Gásir. The company offers 1 hour riding tours, suitable for all ages. If you have special requests, don't hesitate to contact us. The rental has a good variety of riding horses, suitable for beginners or experienced riders.
Helmets are standard safety equipment and safety vests are available on request. Pickups available on request from either hotels or Hof.
Open whole year around except December and January.
Winter rides 10.00 and 13.00 and summertime May-August adding a tour at 16.00 and evening tour at 20.00.
Also on request an midnight tour available for individual and groups
Riding Club Léttir organizes riding courses, riding tournaments and riding shows. For further information contact lettir@lettir.is.