Iceland · HORSE RIDING
Iceland gives you fewer free days than you planned for. These 15 horse riding tours are the ones worth spending one on, each with its price, its rating and the thing to know before you commit.
Guided Reykjavik horseback ride through red lava terrain on Icelandic horses, with optional pickup, helmets, rain gear, and 1.5 to 2 hours riding.
“Absolutely loved riding the horses, you are out for a long time, definitely worth the money. The girls that took the tour were lovely and even let us have the option of speeding up on the horse if we wanted to! loved it”
Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields near Reykjavík at Íshestar Stables, with included gear and optional pickup. Tölt, photos, and warm drinks.
“Had a good time and a very good first experience for myself and the kids. It was raining a bit so it was a lil cold but we had a great time.”
Guided Icelandic horse ride from Reykjavik with ability-based groups, tölt gait practice, and rain gear plus warm drinks after your trek.
“Great way to connect with nature and enjoy the best scenery. Make sure you don’t take your nice expensive shoes as they will get ruined.”
Icelandic horseback riding with Reykjavik hotel pickup, full gear included, and a guided trail ride on calm horses for beginners.
“From start to finish this activity was run seamlessly. We were picked up by the owner and taken to the absolutely spotless stables, where their beautiful ponies were kept. Helped with all in one suits, hats and gloves…all provided. Then taken on the most beautiful hack, across a river, under snow topped mountains. It was magical. Then back to the stables for coffee and cake in the very warm tea room. The family genuinely love their ponies and work together to create such a unique experience.”
Ride calm Icelandic horses along Vík’s Víkurfjara black-sand beach for about 1 hour, helmets included, English-speaking guides.
“Fun! Very sweet horses. Guides where knowledgeable and friendly. These guys are definitely not ponies! ;)”
Ride Icelandic horses through red lava near Reykjavik on a small-group tour with gear, easy instruction, and chances to feel the tölt.
“This was amazing. It was the first time I rode a horse and it was so fun and easy. I would definitely sign up and go even if it means you would go by yourself.”
Calm horseback ride from Reykjavik through forests and red lava rocks, with a beginner lesson, small groups, and hot tea or coffee.
“I very much appreciated the training at the beginning, this meant so much to me as I have little experience with horses. They smell my fear. The training along with the helpful guides (Monika especially kept me close) were in control of the group at alI times. The horse was absolutely lovely! The other guide who was rightfully named “Prince Charming” picked us up at our hotel was such a kind gentleman along with being very helpful assisting in the guiding process. A person could tell that all involved loved these animals very very much. My husband who has riding experience and I recommend this tour and this company.”
Ride Icelandic horses from Hveragerdi to Reykjadalur Hot Spring Valley, feel the tölt gait, get helmets and rain gear, and enjoy tea.
“We loved our tour! It was a great way to see some of Iceland with knowledgeable guides.”
A relaxed 2-hour Reykjavik horseback ride on calm Icelandic horses, with tölt, volcanic terrain, gear included, and a small group.
“First time we had ever ridden horses, had a fantastic ride would book again. Our guide Inga was brilliant looked after us very well.”
Ride Icelandic horses on the Reykjanes Peninsula from Hafnarfjörður, with warm gear, small-group gaits, and great scenery near Reykjavík.
“This was a really fantastic tour for me, an intermediate rider—very confident with walk, trot and reasonably comfortable in canter. The barn was amazing, takes excellent care of its horses & people & even sent a cab to pick me up when I messed up the pickup time for the bus (oops!). If you’re a rider, you must experience the tölt pace of Icelandic horses—it is smooth like butter! I was recovering from an ankle injury and they picked the perfect horse for me—had some capacity for speed, but pretty laid back. The guide was really lovely—clear, friendly, and as in love with the horses as the riders were. We…”
A beginner-friendly horseback ride in Hafnarfjörður with Icelandic horses, mossy lava trails, and warm drinks after the ride.
“Was great. Was expecting to do the gaits as all the pictures I had seen showed but they just walked. Needed to schedule the longer ride for that. Next time. The scenery was beautiful as is all of Iceland. Horses are well cared for. Would go again just longer.”
Ride an Icelandic horse along the Svartá River to Reykjafoss in 1.5 hours, with helmets, warm gear if needed, and an English-speaking guide.
“river crossing, route and photos at the waterfall, tolt”
Ride an Icelandic horse near Reykjavik, then hit Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss on the Golden Circle in one full day.
“Perfect combination of activities. Quick transfer from central Reykjavík to the riding centre, horses were well looked after and guides were friendly. Whilst the riding could be done by beginners, I think some riding experience would be beneficial. The golden circle tour afterwards was great, ticking off all the main attractions and with a very knowledgeable guide.”
Ride Icelandic horses near Reykjavik through mossy lava fields and views of Bláfjöll mountains. Beginner friendly, gear included, 50 minutes.
“I had the most amazing time! I was lucky enough to ride 1-2-1 with a guide (pot luck) who was fabulous in talking me through how to ride the Tölt correctly as well as teaching me so much about the origins of the Icelandic horse, their union, shoeing style and the land in which they were bred. They chose the horse perfectly based on my previous riding experience so I was really able to enjoy the ride at a faster pace. The facility is set up in an amazing way whether you're a rider or spectator. I 100% would recommend a visit. It was the highlight of my trip and…”
Saddle up in southern Iceland for a 2-hour black sand beach ride on Icelandic horses, feeling Tölt with ocean views.
“Unser Guide Jette hat uns zu einem traumhaften Ritt mit sehr braven Pferden mitgenommen. Dick eingepackt und trotzdem kalt haben wir einen wunderschönen Sonnenuntergang am schwarzen Strand vom Pferderücken aus gesehen. Jederzeit wieder!”
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