{"id":85446,"date":"2026-10-08T12:05:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T12:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reykjavikridingtours.is\/?p=85446"},"modified":"2026-10-08T12:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T12:05:52","slug":"a-private-day-of-horses-volcanoes-and-geothermal-wonders-in-reykjanes-peninsula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reykjavikridingtours.is\/de\/a-private-day-of-horses-volcanoes-and-geothermal-wonders-in-reykjanes-peninsula\/","title":{"rendered":"A private day of horses, volcanoes and geothermal wonders in Reykjanes Peninsula."},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Some of the best days in Iceland are the ones created entirely around the people travelling.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dean-Hunt-Driving-in-Reykjanes-ICELAND-By-Antoine-Daures-20-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>We had the pleasure of welcoming this wonderful couple, young at heart and ready for adventure, for a very special \u00a0tour designed just for them. Their day combined Icelandic horses, traditional food, the wild landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula and a relaxing finish at the Sky Lagoon. It was a beautiful reminder that there is no age limit to exploring, discovering new places and having a little fun along the way..<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dean-Hunt-Driving-in-Reykjanes-ICELAND-By-Antoine-Daures-13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>The day began with an 8:30 morning pick-up in Reykjav\u00edk before heading out for a private two-hour riding tour. Spending the morning with Icelandic horses was a lovely way to start the adventure.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dean-Hunt-Driving-in-Reykjanes-ICELAND-By-Antoine-Daures-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>After the ride, it was time for a taste of the Icelandic nature. Lunch featured traditional favourites including kj\u00f6ts\u00fapa, Icelandic lamb soup, and plokkfiskur, a fish and potato dish, perfect after a morning outdoors.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dean-Hunt-Driving-in-Reykjanes-ICELAND-By-Antoine-Daures-12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>The afternoon was dedicated to exploring Reykjanes, one of Iceland\u2019s most dramatic volcanic regions. The route passed the shores of Kleifarvatn and the colourful geothermal landscape at Selt\u00fan, before continuing to Gr\u00e6navatn and the small Kr\u00fdsuv\u00edkurkirkja church.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dean-Hunt-Driving-in-Reykjanes-ICELAND-By-Antoine-Daures-14-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>From there, the journey continued through Grindav\u00edk, including a stop to learn more about volcanic eruptions, before heading farther west to Brimketill, the steaming Gunnuhver geothermal area and Reykjanes Lighthouse.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dean-Hunt-Driving-in-Reykjanes-ICELAND-By-Antoine-Daures-22-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Then stops at the Stampar crater and the Bridge Between Continents completed a day shaped by lava, geothermal energy and the forces that are continually reshaping Iceland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dean-Hunt-Driving-in-Reykjanes-ICELAND-By-Antoine-Daures-17-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dean-Hunt-Driving-in-Reykjanes-ICELAND-By-Antoine-Daures-31-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dean-Hunt-Driving-in-Reykjanes-ICELAND-By-Antoine-Daures-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dean-Hunt-Driving-in-Reykjanes-ICELAND-By-Antoine-Daures-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>And after a full day outside? There was one particularly Icelandic way to finish.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The guests were dropped at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylagoon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sky Lagoon<\/a>, where warm geothermal water and views across the North Atlantic offered a relaxing end to their private adventure.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dean-Hunt-Driving-in-Reykjanes-ICELAND-By-Antoine-Daures-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>One day, two travellers, and a journey designed just for them, from Icelandic horses to volcanic landscapes, with plenty of nature in between.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Your Iceland, your way<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This day was created as a private experience for two, and that\u2019s exactly what we at \u00cdshestar love about our private tours. We can tailor the day around you, whether you like to add horseback riding, a geothermal spa, a special lunch, extra sightseeing stops, or simply spend more time exploring the places that interest you most.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Photos: By Antoine Daures\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>would you like \u00a0your own private tour? \u00a0Email us at <strong>daytours@ishestar.is<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Join our journey and stay connected with us! Follow us for updates, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our adventures.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a style=\"color: #094a3a;\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/ishestarriding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a style=\"color: #094a3a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Ishestarriding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ishestar.is\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/images\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of the best days in Iceland are the ones created entirely around the people travelling. We had the pleasure of welcoming this wonderful couple, young at heart and ready for adventure, for a very special \u00a0tour designed just for them. 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