15 Horse Riding Tours in Reykjavik That Are Worth the Daylight

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 with Sólhestar Horse Riding. Guides match horses to your ability, split groups by pace, and may offer tölt sessions for experienced riders. Expect 1.5 to 2 hours in the saddle, volcanic scenery, rain gear, hot drinks, and optional pickup from Reykjavik.

“This was a really enjoyable experience. Pick up was quite quick (within the established time limits) and after a short drive we arrived at the stables. We had some 15 minutes to try helmets and get ready for the ride. The horses were ready by that time. Horses and riders were paired based on riding experience. Most of the ride included walking on paths through a beautiful hilly terrain, with rocks and mosses, and red lava formations. A photo stop in front of some beautiful red lava rocks was included. Patri and Claudia led the group, which was split after the photo session in two teams, based on riding preferences…”

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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 through the lava fields and green hills around Hafnarfjörður with Íshestar guides. You’ll meet calm Icelandic horses, learn about their special tölt gait, and may be placed in a slower or more confident riding group. Warm overalls, rain gear, boots, and helmets are supplied.

“Really good morning, minibus picked us up on time, and took us straight to the stables. One of the best things that we have done, the horses were amazing, and we also saw the sun rising as we were riding out. We had never ridden before, but the horses just follow each other, can’t recommend this trip enough”

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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 stables in Hafnarfjörður through lava fields and moorland near Reykjavik. Your instructor matches the horse and pace to your ability, with chances to try the Icelandic horse’s smooth tölt. Pickup may be added from selected Reykjavik points, and warm drinks await after the ride.

“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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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 receive a helmet, boots, and weather gear, then ride an Icelandic horse matched to your experience through countryside, lava fields, and streams. Beginners and children from age seven 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.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 Hills and Heiðmörk Nature Reserve on a 2.5-hour Solhestar outing from Reykjavik. Guides match horses to riding ability, support first-timers, and may offer a chance to try the tölt. Choose morning or afternoon departure, with pickup from selected hotels, guesthouses, or BSI Bus Terminal.

“They take great care of you and the horses. The scenery is good and the ride is time well spent. 5 stars”

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6.Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

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

You’ll ride from Viking Horses, a family-run farm near Reykjavik, through Hólsmheiði forest to the red lava formations of Rauðhólar. Guides match horses to your experience, teach the Icelandic tölt, and stop for photos. Pickup runs around 9:30 to 9:45 AM, with tea or coffee at the farm afterward.

“Viktor and Pia were absolutely wonderful guides and so helpful. So much experience and knowledge, and clearly love these beautiful horses. Viktor’s medals, trophies and innate understanding of the horses made it also feel that it was a tour that had integrity and was ethical in the treatment of animals. Would recommend highly and go again tomorrow if we could. Yvonne and Paul Olsen.”

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7.Horse Riding Tours

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

Join Begga, Sveinn, or another English-speaking Icelandic guide for a relaxed horseback ride about 10 minutes from Reykjavík. After a short riding lesson, you will spend 1 to 1.5 hours on a well-cared-for Icelandic horse, trying its smooth tölt and crossing volcanic country. Gear, rainwear, gloves, and shoes are supplied.

“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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8.Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

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

Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields, mountain views, and open countryside near Hafnarfjörður. This 3-hour Viking Tour Express is for strong intermediate riders aged 12 and older who can control a horse at walk, trot, tölt, and canter. Small groups, warm riding gear, and optional Reykjavík pickup make it easy to arrange.

“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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9.Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area

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

Meet at Íshestar in Hafnarfjörður for a gentle 50-minute ride made for beginners. Your guide leads you across moss-covered lava fields and nearby riding paths, with views toward the Bláfjöll mountains. Helmets, boots, warm rainwear, and a hot drink are included. Expect a calm walking ride, not a fast-paced horse trek.

“Great experience. The guide was kind and the horses seemed well taken care of.”

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10.Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland

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

Ride an Icelandic horse for about 50 minutes at Ishestar Horse Riding Centre near Reykjavik. Beginner-friendly guides lead you across moss-covered lava fields with views toward the Bláfjöll mountains. Helmets, boots, rainwear or warm overalls are provided. Guide Barbora has helped riders learn the Icelandic horse’s famous tölt.

“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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11.1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær

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

Ride Icelandic horses around Mt. Úlfarsfell with a private guide from Icelandic Riding in Mosfellsbær. You’ll groom and meet your horse, learn basic riding skills and the smooth tolt, then follow local trails for roughly 1 to 1.5 hours. Guides such as Lily, Jonina, and Linnea tailor the pace to your ability.

“Second horse tour with same farm. Each time gets better. Although weather can be unpredictable, still a wonderful experience. If in Iceland, you must ride and Icelandic horse. It’s a definite must.”

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12.Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $233

Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields with an experienced guide, then head to Reykjavik Old Harbor for a whale-watching cruise in Faxaflói Bay. The horses suit beginners and experienced riders, groups are capped at five, and you get a free return whale ticket if no whales or dolphins appear.

“Both tours were amazing experiences, one of the best days spent in Iceland. The tour guides were welcoming and friendly - we couldn’t ask for better.”

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13.2 hours Private Horse Riding to Lake Hafravatn, Reykjavík – Mos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $210

Meet your horse at a family-run stable near Mosfellsbær, learn the basics, then ride for about two hours toward Lake Hafravatn. Your private guide adjusts the pace and terrain to your ability, with time for grooming, tölt practice, and views of fields, mountains, and the lake. Beginners are welcome, and bus 15 reaches the farm from Reykjavík.

“This was an amazing experience, the guide is very cool and very interesting : she answered all our questions about icelandic horses. We booked this riding for 2, we tölt a lot in beautiful landscape. The horses look very happy, they live on big fields. She really take care of them. If come again in Iceland, I will do it again for sure!!”

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14.Evening Sleipnir Horse Riding Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · from $202

Ride a gentle Icelandic horse through Hólmsheiði, Stallion Valley, and the red lava formations of Rauðhólar. Viking Horses keeps groups to eight, offers beginner instruction, hotel pickup, riding gear, and hot coffee, tea, or chocolate afterward. Guide Monica may also capture photos and videos during the ride.

“This tour was amazing! The pickup was quick and easy, the horses were beautiful and friendly, and our tour guide was the best! She was so easy to talk to and had amazing facts about the horses, Iceland, and everything else!”

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15.Family Horse Riding Tour in Thorlakshofn

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180

Ride Icelandic horses from Þorlákshöfn toward the Krýsuvík lava fields, then visit Strandakirkja beside the sea. The advertised ride lasts about four hours and suits experienced riders, though the tour summary lists two hours. Helmets, riding gear, snacks, and drinks are included. Confirm the schedule, pickup, and duration before booking.

“The tour was canceled by the tour operator less than 24 hours before the event. Didn’t leave me much time to book anything else while we were in Port that day. The tour guide said he requested a refund for me. I have not seen it yet.”

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