Vaglaskógur Forest & Icelandic Horse Farm
Departs from AkureyriMax 45km from port
A 3.5-hour visit to Iceland's largest forest and a working Icelandic horse farm. Meet the unique five-gait Icelandic horse, take a short forest walk, and learn about Iceland's only native land mammal.
- From
- €115
- Duration
- 3.5 hr
- Group
- Max 16
Booking is currently unavailable for this tour.
We get you back in time
Returns to the Akureyri cruise pier 2 hours before all-aboard. Suitable for all ages and mobility levels.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup at the Akureyri cruise pier 30 minutes after your ship docks.
Highlights
- Hand-feed and groom Icelandic horses
- Walk among the iconic Vaglaskógur birch forest
- Demonstration of the tölt — Iceland's signature gait
- Coffee and pancakes (pannukökur) at the farm
Themes
- wildlife
Included
- Direct cruise-pier pickup
- All farm and forest entries
- Coffee, tea, pancakes at the farm
- Family-friendly guide
Not Included
- Horseback riding (separate longer excursion)
- Other meals
From€115 / person
Booking is currently unavailable for this tour.
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