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The 15 Best Icelandic Horse Riding Tours

32 tours  ·  from $91 a head

The breed has a fifth gait and the lava fields outside Reykjavik are where you feel it. These 15 take complete beginners, and are compared on time in the saddle, group size and whether pickup is included.

Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour - Meeting the Icelandic horses at Sólhestar
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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 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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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields - From Reykjavík pickup to the Íshestar yard
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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 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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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik - Warm clothing and practical riding gear
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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

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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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik - A gentle introduction for beginners
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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 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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Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik - What the Icelandic horses add
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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

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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Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik - Getting ready at Solhestar
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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 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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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik - Laxnes Horse Farm sets the tone
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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

7.Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

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

Start with a two-hour guided ride at Laxnes Horse Farm, where gentle Icelandic horses take beginners and experienced riders through rugged countryside. Then join a Gray Line coach for Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss. Pickup, riding gear, WiFi, park fees, and hotel drop-off are included.

“We loved this tour! Caution, you do have to message to book your pick (the farm picks you up) then the bus line will pick you up from the horse farm for the express golden circle tour. The horse farm was AMAZING one of my favorite experiencRead more”

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Hveragerdi: Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour - The Icelandic Horse and the Tölt
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Hveragerdi: Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour

8.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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Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours - A useful lesson before you meet your horse
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Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours

9.Horse Riding Tours

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

Leave Reykjavík for a two-hour ride through the Redhill area, just 10 minutes from the city. Begga, Sveinn, or another English-speaking guide teaches you the basics, matches you with a calm Icelandic horse, and leads a 1 to 1.5-hour ride through volcanic terrain. Riding gear, rainwear, gloves, and shoes are supplied.

“Icelandic horse riding is my favourite part of the trip of Iceland. I had great fun riding with my beautiful horse "Sol" and enjoyed the pretty natural scene views during the ride. Ioii”

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From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður - Leaving Reykjavík for Hafnarfjörður
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From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

10.Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

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

Ride the versatile Icelandic horse from Íshestar Stables near Hafnarfjörður. This strong-intermediate outing covers lava fields, countryside, a lake, mountains, and volcanic views, with plenty of tölt and some cantering. Expect about 2.5 to 3 hours in the saddle, a maximum group of 12, and riding gear supplied.

“The perfect tour for experienced riders! You gallop and tolt nearly the whole time, meaning that you really get a feeling for how the horses move. Also, the animals seem really content with being ridden, and the people seem to really love the animals which is always great to see. I would book this again in a heartbeat!”

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Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area - From Sörlaskeið 26 to the stable
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Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area

11.Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area

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

Ride a calm Icelandic horse through moss-covered lava fields near Hafnarfjörður with a small group of up to six. Guides provide helmets, boots, warm clothing, and simple instruction, making this a good first ride. Afterward, enjoy coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and ask about Iceland’s famous horses.

“I love horses and used to ride ( own my own) when I was younger, my partner has only ridden once before as a child and fell off so is not very keen on horses or confident around them so this activity was definitely for me. we were booked on the "comfort tour" at 9am so as it was January the sun was only just coming up which was lovely. The hack was a 50 minute walk around some snowy tracks and back to the barn, the horses knew their jobs well and just followed each other nice and steady. The guide was knowledge about the horses and the surrounding…”

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From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour - What the horse ride is really like
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From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

12.Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

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

Start near Reykjavik with a two-hour guided ride on an Icelandic horse at Laxnes Horse Farm. After soup and bread, continue by coach to Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss. English guidance, hotel-area pickup, USB charging, and Wi-Fi are included. The ride suits beginners and children aged seven and up.

“Horses were amazing, guides were brill too. There was some confusion on pick up which meant where we weren’t collected so rescheduled for another day, but cannot fault the experience”

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Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland - Following the mossy lava-field route
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Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland

13.Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Ride an Icelandic horse from Ishestar Horse Riding Centre near Reykjavik on a 50-minute beginner-friendly route through moss-covered lava fields. Guides provide helmets, boots, rainwear or warm overalls, safety help, and an introduction to the breed. You may also learn about the tölt, Icelandic horse traditions, and local scenery.

“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…”

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1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær - Meeting your horse and preparing to ride
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1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær

14.1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $144

Ride Icelandic horses near Mt. Úlfarsfell in a private group with a guide who matches you to a suitable horse and adjusts the pace to your ability. You will learn basic riding, try the smooth tolt if appropriate, enjoy countryside views, and have light refreshments afterward. The ride lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours.

“It was an incredible experience! It was my first time riding and the instructor was excellent. I loved that it was private and I loved that she tailored the pace for me. She also snapped some amazing pictures and she knew exactly when to take the pictures. Icelandic horse riding is a unique experience and I recommend this special encounter with these beautiful animals, even if you’ve already gone horseback riding before!”

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From Reykjavík: Full-day Golden Circle & Horse Riding Tour - Pickup across Reykjavík and the long day ahead
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From Reykjavík: Full-day Golden Circle & Horse Riding Tour

15.Full-day Golden Circle & Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 11 hours · from $234

Spend about two hours riding an Icelandic horse at Laxnes Horse Farm, then continue by bus to Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss. Hotel pickup, riding gear, Wi-Fi, and an English-speaking guide are included. The day combines a quiet countryside ride with Iceland’s best-known natural sights, though the schedule is long and tightly timed.

“Love it and I will definitely come back again 😊”

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