Iceland · HORSES
36 reviewed
Weather calls the shots on this island, so read from the top down until something lands inside your dates. All 15 horse riding tours below carry prices, hours and whichever small print ends up shaping the day.
Ride Icelandic horses through red lava terrain near Reykjavik, with optional pickup, warm gear, and beginner to advanced routes.
“Made my girlfriends day, after such problems with another provider, we booked this same day notice, was picked up as requested. Tour was great, easy to follow and very accommodating. Mended a disastrous day.”
Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields near Reykjavík, feel the smooth tölt gait, and enjoy top facilities at Íshestar Stables.
“what an absolutely amazing day . horses are well looked after and staff are amazing!!”
Reykjavik horseback riding with Icelandic horses and tölt practice, lava views, and pickup options. Warm drinks included.
“The ride was quite nice and we were able to ride fast as well! The family loved the opportunity to get back on a horse. It was fun for me as well as I haven’t been on a horse in 50 years. Everything comes back quickly though!”
Reykjavik pickup for an Icelandic horseback ride at Laxnes Horse Farm. Beginners welcome, gear included, small group, hot cocoa after.
“This is horseback riding so what’s not to love? I had a great experience. I try to go horseback riding in every country I visit so I’m not a newbie but I’m not a professional. People who have never been on a horse before did fine on this tour. We also had people as young as 10-ish and as old as 70s. There is no step to get in the horse but the Icelandic horses are short and the people at the form will give you a boost if needed. Also no need to worry about packing riding gear or cleaning your leather because they provide you with coveralls, helmet,…”
Ride calm Icelandic horses on Vík’s black-sand Víkurfjara beach for about an hour, with helmets, friendly guides, and great photo stops.
“The tour cancelled. We quite disappointed but understand that weather can’t be predicted. The vendor stayed in touch with us to let us know about the cancellation. We are still waiting for the refund confirmation”
Reykjavik horseback riding through red lava fields on friendly Icelandic horses, with tolt chances, small groups, and hotel pickup options.
“It was fantastic! Dress warm! Warmer than you foresee in the weather forecast, it will be beautiful but super windy. Get ski gloves if you have, can be wet. I was lucky to wear wet/windproof on top of my ski suit. But I could feel that other people from the group were freezing. Luckily they provide warm drinks afterwards. Guides are super cute and knowledgeable at the same time. They were very attentive. And I really loved spending time with the driver who was there for our transfer. She is the Icelander one in the team. I loved that she was proud of her country and explaining a lot of…”
Golden Circle from Reykjavik with Kerid, Fridheimar horses, and tomato greenhouse. Small group hotel pickup and Wi-Fi.
“The guide talked continuously but I wished he give us some pause. At each attraction he dropped us at a spot where we walked minimally. I really appreciated that. I enjoyed Fridheimar Farm and horse show. Tomato soup for lunch was delicious and affordable.”
3-hour small-group horseback ride from Reykjavik to Rauðhólar lava rocks, including a lesson, pickup, and hot tea or coffee.
“Very warm and friendly staff. They made us feel like family. It was quite cozy. You can tell the owner loves the animals and sharing them with others. I’d recommend this for anyone!”
Silver Circle small-group day tour from Reykjavik with waterfalls, Deildartunguhver hot spring, Icelandic horses, and Vidgelmir lava cave.
“Excellent day, so much to see. The waterfalls and lava tube/cave were incredible. The timing of all the stops was perfect. We enjoyed our guide and also our cave guide - Gareth.”
Viking Icelandic horse riding near Reykjavik, then a fast Golden Circle to Thingvellir, hot-spring Geysir, Gullfoss, and Strokkur.
“Laxnes Horse Farm was amazing, very nice family, well operated ride. A second bus picked up at the farm to continue on the golden circle tour, which was also well run. Great scenery, and informative.”
Ride Icelandic horses through Reykjadalur Hot Spring Valley. Small groups, tölt gait, 1.5 hours riding, helmets, rain gear, tea.
“best tour of the entire trip! it was wonderful and our guides were so nice.”
Ride Icelandic horses near Reykjavik through volcanic terrain for 2 hours, with gear and tölt tips from friendly guides in small groups.
“weather was perfect - horses incredible - of course it is Iceland”
Ride Icelandic horses near Reykjavík in Hafnarfjörður. Learn tölt and gaits on lava-country trails, with gear included and small groups.
“One of the perfect experiences for the whole trip to Iceland, among such amazing landscapes and these lovely horses - despite rainy day, it was unspeakably exciting.”
50 minutes on Icelandic horses near Reykjavík, through mossy lava fields and views of Bláfjöll, with beginner gear and warm drinks.
“Great experience. The guide was kind and the horses seemed well taken care of.”
Full-day Reykjavik horse ride and Golden Circle: Icelandic horses, Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, light lunch, and USB-charged bus seats.
“10/09/2021 The driver and guide were very professional. The bus driver was amazing, he made an extra stop for us near the geyser, so we could take selfies with an icelandic horse I had a wonderful trip.”
