The 7 Best Icelandic Horse Riding Tours

1.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

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

Ride a calm Icelandic horse for 1.5 to 2 hours through the Redhills and red lava fields south of Reykjavik. Sólhestar matches horses to your experience, separates slower and faster riders, and may offer a chance to try the Icelandic tölt. Pickup, warm gear, helmets, tea, and coffee are available.

“Waited outside to get picked up. The driver made sure it was all of us. Then drove to the area and it was great. Got suited and changed into boots. Then got on the horses and started on the trip. Would definitely recommend this to anyone. It was great. The view was amazing and the horses were great. Well trained. Easy to guide. The tour people were helpful.”

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2.Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

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

Ride for about 1.5 hours from Íshestar Stables near Hafnarfjörður, just 20 minutes from Reykjavík. Local guides match you with a calm horse, lead you across lava fields and green hills, and may split the group by riding ability. Warm overalls, rain gear, boots, helmets, and optional hotel pickup are included.

“It was great, the people who worked there were friendly and very serviceminded, the horses were beautiful and nice and the whole experience were amazing! 😍👍🏼”

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3.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik

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

Meet your instructor at Ishestar in Hafnarfjörður, learn about the sturdy Icelandic horse and its smooth tölt, then ride through lava fields, moorland, and mountain scenery. Beginners take an easy route while stronger riders can choose faster sections. Helmets, boots, rain gear, warm overalls, and hot drinks are included.

“This is an awesome experience with great guides, who ensure everyone is safe and having a good time. I would do this again.”

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4.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik

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

Laxnes Horse Farm picks you up in Reykjavik and takes you 15 minutes to a family-run stable. You are matched with an Icelandic horse, fitted with a helmet, boots, and weather gear, then guided through countryside, lava fields, streams, and mountain views. Beginners and children age 7 and up are welcome.

“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,…”

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5.Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

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

From Vik Horse Adventure’s stable, you’ll ride a gentle Icelandic horse to Víkurfjara beach and back for about an hour. Guides introduce your horse, explain local surroundings, and may help with photos and a short tölt. Yohanna has earned praise for her patient, clear instruction. The ride suits beginners, with a 100 kg limit.

“Conveniently located. Friendly, knowledgable staff. Beautiful Icelandic horses. The experience was perfect for all ages & all riding levels. I enjoyed a picturesque one hour trail ride on the black sand beach. Great experience!”

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6.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

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

Ride a calm Icelandic horse through the Redhills, Heiðmörk Nature Reserve, and Rauðavatn near Reykjavik. Solhestar matches horses to riders, supplies rainwear and winter overalls, and adapts the 5 to 7 km route to your ability. Expect 1.5 to 2 hours in the saddle, with a chance to try the famous tölt.

“Prepare to be a little sore but the tour is great and the horses are easy and mellow. Great fun even in the rain.”

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7.Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour

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

Join Sólhestar Horse Riding near Hveragerdi for a two-hour ride through Reykjadalur Valley. You will spend about 90 minutes in the saddle, meet calm Icelandic horses, and may try the tölt gait. Guides such as Denisa, Patricie, Elsa, and Deni have helped beginners feel at ease, while experienced riders may get a livelier route.

“This was a fun activity for our family. The guides were very friendly and helpful. The trail was enjoyable to ride and we were very thankful for the bug nets!”

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