Iceland · HORSES
7 reviewed
Weather calls the shots on this island, so read from the top down until something lands inside your dates. All 7 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.”
