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The 15 Best Icelandic Horse Riding Tours

36 tours  ·  from $91

Lava fields, black beaches and a gait no other breed has. The 15 below are compared on ride length, whether beginners are welcome and how much of the price is the pickup from Reykjavík.

Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour - From Reykjavik hotel to the stable
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Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

1.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,383 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $142Our pick

Ride 5 to 7 kilometers through Iceland’s Redhills on a calm, well-trained Icelandic horse. Sólhestar matches horses and routes to your riding level, with guides such as Claudia and Patri leading groups. Expect 1.5 to 2 hours in the saddle, photo stops, optional faster riding, warm gear, and hotel pickup from Reykjavik.

“The experience was lovely! I had never ridden a horse before and the guides were very kind and explained everything.”

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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields - What happens at Íshestar Stables
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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

2.Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,356 reviews · from $141

Ride for about 1.5 hours from Íshestar Stables in Hafnarfjörður, roughly 20 minutes from Reykjavík. Local guides match you with a calm Icelandic horse, lead you across lava fields and green hills, and introduce you to the horses’ smooth tölt. Pickup, warm riding gear, and German or Icelandic guidance are available.

“We really enjoyed our experience! Although the weather was wet, windy, snowy and cold we had a great time! The guides were generous, kind and informative making it a very recommendable way to spend a few hours!”

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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik - Learning the tölt before the trail
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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik

3.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Ride from Ishestar’s Hafnarfjörður stables through lava fields and moorland on a calm Icelandic horse. Your instructor matches the route to your ability, with time for the tölt gait, photos, and coffee, tea, or hot chocolate afterward. Pickup from selected Reykjavik points is available.

“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!”

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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik - Getting fitted for Icelandic weather
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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik

4.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 784 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Laxnes Horse Farm takes you from Reykjavik to a family-run stable about 15 minutes away. You are matched with an Icelandic horse suited to your ability, fitted with a helmet, boots, and weather gear, then led through countryside with mountain views, streams, and possible river crossings.

“We had a great morning ride at the Laxnes Family Farm. The scenery is beautiful, it was a long peaceful ride. The horses are great and look well taken care of. The staff was very friendly and helpful.”

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Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik - The ride to Víkurfjara beach
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Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

5.Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 484 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $133

Ride a gentle Icelandic horse from Vik Horse Adventure to Víkurfjara beach and back in about an hour. Guides introduce your horse, explain basic riding skills, and may offer a short tölt on the return. Yohanna has earned special praise for her patient, informative guidance.

“If you have never ridden a horse before this is a good option- if you what an authentic ride probably pick another option- we have a large group- many people had never ridden before so the poor instructors had to spend much of their time rounding them up- we didn’t get to tolt due to the inexperienced riders - for experienced riders it would be a disappointment - we were only on the horses for about 40 minutes”

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Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik - Heiðmörk and the red lava hills
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Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

6.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Ride an Icelandic horse through the red lava hills of Heiðmörk and Hólmsheiði, only a short drive from Reykjavik. Solhestar matches horses to riding ability, supplies rain gear and winter overalls, and offers morning or afternoon departures. Expect 1.5 to 2 hours in the saddle, with a chance to try the famous tölt.

“This tour is located near Reykjavik, which was convenient. Unfortunately it was rainy, yet, they provided wet weather gear. The horses were lovely! My husband has never ridden a horse and this was a easy and gentle ride down a path through the mossy lava fields. They offered tea and coffee to warm up afterwards.”

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Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik - Starting from Reykjavik in a small minibus
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Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

7.Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $130

Travel from Reykjavik in a Wi-Fi-equipped minibus to Kerid Crater, Fridheimar greenhouse, and an Icelandic horse show, then visit Gullfoss, Strokkur, and Thingvellir. Guides such as Addi, Monica, and Bryndis have led past departures, with pickup from selected hotels and central bus stops.

“Excellent tour. Beautiful sights. Stopping at the tomato farm was wonderful! Great lunch and chance to see the Icelandic horses up close and see them perform”

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Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup - Choosing the right Icelandic horse
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Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

8.Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 196 reviews · 3 hours · from $191

Ride gentle Icelandic horses from a family farm near Reykjavik through Hólsmheiði forest to the red lava rocks of Rauðhólar. Guides match horses to your riding level, teach the Tölt, and finish with tea or coffee at the farm. Pickup runs from Reykjavik at about 9:30 to 9:45 AM.

“The owner he was very welcoming. The tour guide, she was lovely. Great experience would highly recommend. They Called us when they were on their way to collect us which was very helpful. When we got to the stables we were offered hot beverages we got to know our horses went for a lovely hack around the surrounding area horses very well behaved and well looked after. Fantastic views. On our return we were offered more hot drinks. Transport was very good. Overall very good service fantastic hosts. Would highly recommend to anyone with or without experience with horses.”

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Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group - Deildartunguhver shows Iceland’s heat at full force
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Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group

9.Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $219

Spend about 10 hours exploring West Iceland with Nicetravel in a group of up to 19. See Glanni, Hraunfossar, Barnafoss, Deildartunguhver, Snorralaug, Sturlureykir Horse Farm, and Viðgelmir Lava Cave, with Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, and cave admission included.

“What a fun day! Absolutely loved Gulli as a guide; he told us some history of Iceland and the geography with understanding and humor. We would take another tour with him in a heartbeat ! Saw beautiful places, some in the sunshine and others in snow, but totally worth it. Jan at The Cave was funny and explained things very clearly. Of course, the waterfalls and hot springs are always worth the time! Overall, a really great tour that we highly recommend!”

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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik - Thingvellir: where politics and geology meet
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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

10.Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $213

Spend the morning riding gentle Icelandic horses at Laxnes Horse Farm, then join Gray Line Iceland for an afternoon Golden Circle tour. Expect a 9-hour day, Reykjavik pickup, riding gear, an English-speaking guide, and stops at Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss.

“Best place to horseback ride. They went above and beyond to make sure that my granddaughter rode with us. She was scared of riding alone and they took the time with her to get her comfortable on the horse. I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone at farm. This was my second time visiting the farm and I will return again next visit. Thank you to EVERYONE.”

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Hveragerdi: Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour - Meeting Icelandic horses at the stable
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Hveragerdi: Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour

11.Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 148 reviews · 2 hours · from $142

Ride 1.5 hours through the Reykjadalur Valley near Hveragerdi on a calm Icelandic horse. Small groups, careful horse matching, tölt practice, and guides such as Denisa, Patricie, and Emily make this a friendly choice for beginners and experienced riders.

“We loved our tour! It was a great way to see some of Iceland with knowledgeable guides.”

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Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours - The riding lesson comes before the trail
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Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours

12.Horse Riding Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $200

Meet your Icelandic horse at a stable about 10 minutes from Reykjavík, learn basic riding skills, then spend 1 to 1.5 hours riding through the Redhill area. Begga and Sveinn may guide the tour, pairing each rider with a suitable horse and explaining the famous tölt gait.

“The chance to ride an Icelandic horse in Iceland was a once in a lifetime experience for me. So memorable. Selma was an excellent informative guide.”

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From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður - Meeting the Icelandic horse at Íshestar
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From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

13.Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 112 reviews · 3 hours · from $246

Ride from Íshestar Stables near Hafnarfjörður through lava fields, open countryside, and mountain scenery. This small-group outing is for strong intermediate riders who can control a horse at walk, trot, canter, and tölt. Warm riding gear, helmets, and optional Reykjavík transfers are included.

“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.”

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Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area - A Gentle 50-Minute Ride Through Lava Country
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Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area

14.Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 50 min · from $132

Meet at Íshestar near Hafnarfjörður for a gentle 50-minute ride made for beginners. Your guide leads you across mossy lava fields and paths with views toward Bláfjöll, then you return to the stables for coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Icelandic horses were fantastic, very easy to ride and friendly”

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From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour - What to wear for the two-hour ride
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From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

15.Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 81 reviews · 9 hours · from $258

Spend a morning riding an Icelandic horse at Laxnes Horse Farm, with gear and a light lunch provided, then join an English-speaking guide for the Golden Circle. You will visit Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss by coach, with hotel-area pickup, onboard Wi-Fi, USB charging, and an optional multilingual audio guide.

“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.”

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