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The 15 Best Horse Riding Tours in Iceland

35 tours  ·  from $91

The Icelandic horse has a fifth gait and a temperament built for beginners. The 15 rides below are priced by length, with a note on which run from farms near the capital and which include the pickup.

Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour - Arriving at the stable and meeting your horse
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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 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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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields - What happens before you ride
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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 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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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik - How the two-hour ride is organized
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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 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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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik - Meeting a horse matched to your experience
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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 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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Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik - What the one-hour route feels like
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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

Meet at Vik Horse Adventure for a gentle, guided ride along Víkurfjara. You’ll learn about Icelandic horses, follow the beach at walking pace, stop for photos, and may try the smooth tölt on the return. Yohanna is among the guides praised for patient instruction. Helmets and horses are included.

“My husband and I did this horseback riding tour while we were in Vik in late August. It was so delightful to tour Black Sand Beach on horseback. The horses were gentle, and the tour guides very helpful and patient. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik - What happens at the Solhestar stable
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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 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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Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup - Meeting your horse and getting comfortable in the saddle
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Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

7.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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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik - The handoff from horse farm to Golden Circle coach
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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

8.Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

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

Spend about two hours riding Icelandic horses at Laxnes Horse Farm, then join a Gray Line coach for Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss. No riding experience is needed, gear is supplied, and guides such as Roman add Icelandic stories to the afternoon drive. Pickup and drop-off serve Reykjavik hotels, ports, and meeting points.

“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 - What the two-hour outing actually includes
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Hveragerdi: Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour

9.Hveragerdi: Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour

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

Ride for about 1.5 hours through the countryside near Hveragerdi with a small group and an English-speaking guide. Sólhestar matches you with a suitable Icelandic horse, teaches beginners the basics, and may offer a faster pace for experienced riders. Rain gear, winter suits, helmets, hot drinks, and free parking are provided.

“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 - At the stable: instruction before you mount
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Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours

10.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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From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður - What the 2.5 to 3 hours on horseback feels like
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From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

11.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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Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area - Getting comfortable with the Icelandic horse
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Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area

12.Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area

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

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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From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour - What happens at the riding farm
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From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

13.Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

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

Spend the morning riding an Icelandic horse through the countryside, with help from friendly farm staff and gear available to borrow. After a light lunch, continue by coach to Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss with an English-speaking guide. The day lasts about nine hours and suits beginners and children age seven and up.

“Horse riding was excellent. Our tour guide for the Golden Circle from gray line tours was absolutely fantastic.”

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Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland - What happens at Ishestar Horse Riding Centre
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Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland

14.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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southern Iceland: Black beach riding tour - Why the Icelandic horse changes the ride
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southern Iceland: Black beach riding tour

15.southern Iceland: Black beach riding tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 2 hours · from $194

Ride for two hours along southern Iceland’s black-sand coast from Grímsstaðir, with views toward the Westman Islands and Eyjafjallajökull. Guides such as Helena and Jette work with mixed riding levels, while the calm Icelandic horses let you experience the smooth tölt. Basic riding experience is required.

“The owners/staff were very friendly and professional. The horse I got was super sweet and safe. I highly recommend!”

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