You may have read or heard about it in the news, that another volcanic eruption in Iceland is expected any day now. Overall, the Reykjanes Peninsula in the southwest of Iceland has witnessed eight volcanic eruptions since 2021. Fortunately, the Icelandic Meteorological Office, backed by a global team of geoscientists, meticulously monitors the area, to keep everybody safe.Sounds scary? Not really – but let´s take a clo ..read more

We are proud to announce that Exploring Iceland was chosen to be a participant of the EU funded CE4RT program for Regenerative Tourism.   Regenerative tourism is an emerging concept that goes beyond sustainability to actively improve and regenerate the environment, communities, and economies affected by tourism. Let´s take a look at the key gains of regenerative tourism:   There are of course the environmental benefits such as restoration of natural habitats, reforestation, and biodiversity conservation projects with the aim of establishing healthier ecosystems. Red ..read more

​Turning 60 is a milestone meant to be celebrated in grand style! It's a time to gather friends and family to recognize a life well-lived and the journey ahead. ​When you think of the last milestone birthday party you attended, a large, crowded reception area with many dressed up people likely comes to mind. Well, our Steinunn does it differently! For her 50th birthday, she rode across Iceland with friends and family, a journey that took 19 days, starting from Fontur Lighthouse on the Langanes Peninsula in northeast Iceland to Reykjanes Lighthouse in the southwest. Making hap ..read more

​Last week, the Exploring Iceland Office team participated in the Reykjavík venue HITTUMST in downtown Reykjavík, where tourism service providers met to showcase what Reykjavík and sourroundings have to offer. Hotels, restaurants, museums, whale watching companies, and other activity providers were on site, offering guests from the tourism sector and others insight into the many different options travellers have when they stay in the capital area. We were proud to showcase our signature small group tours with superb hotel accommodation. Traveling in very small personal groups of o ..read more

​Hiking in Iceland offers an unparalleled adventure for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to explore the most awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth. ​Iceland is known for its diverse and breathtaking landscapes, its pristine glaciers, fascinating volcanoes, beautiful waterfalls and mesmerizing black beaches. Arctic Flora & Fauna  Despite its harsh climate, Iceland is home to a surprising variety of plant and wild animal species. Hiking allows you to encounter Iceland´s unique flora & fauna up close!  There are, in fact, over 600 spec ..read more

About 30 years ago many people did not ride with a helmet. But luckily that has changed, nowadays people are thinking more and more about their own safety and well-being.It is fundamental to feel safe when you are riding, especially when you’re riding new horses. ​For many years Exploring Iceland has offered hotel riding tours with small groups in many beautiful areas in Iceland. From summer 2024 we proudly offer safety vests in addition to safety helmets for our guests on our riding tours. Wearing a helmet and a safety vest is a crucial step in minimizing the risks associated w ..read more

 “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of ‘disaster,’ I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers—so many caring people in this world.”  - Fred Rogers – ​ As you may have heard or read, Icelanders in the Southwest corner of Iceland, a little town called Grindavík, are experiencing very troubling times with prolonged earthquakes that are practically ripping t ..read more

​Me and my boyfriend were thinking about going on a roadtrip and decided to go to Vík, since he has never been there and it‘s been quite a while since i went.    So we packed our bags and put on our warm clothes and headed out.  Vík is in South Iceland and the drive takes about 3 hours. The drive is an adventure in itself, as it offers breathtaking views of Iceland's diverse landscape and there are a few places that you can stop at and see.  Our first stop was Seljalandsfoss. Seljalandsfoss is a majestic waterfall which you can walk behind. What makes Seljala ..read more

We often get the question: “What do you do with the old horses when they are no longer fit enough for the riding tours?” In our Animal Welfare Policy we have set ourselves clear welfare rules for our hotel riding tours. We do not ride younger horses than 8 years old (younger horses can come and run along) and not older than 20 but possibly up to 23 years old depending on their shape and stamina. Icelandic Horses mature late and often remain super healthy and fit even when they reach 20 years or more. ​ We are very happy to say that we let our older horses retire with dignity and ..read more

When I was 12 years old I bought a beautiful 5 year old palomino mare with a blaze named Klassík frá Steinnesi. She has always been tough and a very good trail horse. She’s comfortable to ride and has a nice tölt and fast pace.  ​On my 20st birthday my good friend Ari gave me a gift to take Klassík to the 1 prize stallion Sólfaxi frá Sámsstöðum. He is a beautiful grey horse with very good temperament and nice tölt. He competed a lot in T2 (loose rein tölt) and was sold to Denmark in 2021. Klassík was at his field for a couple of months and when we took her back to us she had a li ..read more