Best Icelandic Horse Riding Tours — Our Top 4

1.Icelandic Horse Riding Tour & Pickup Option from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,662 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $135Our pick

You ride for 1.5 to 2 hours from Íshestar Stables in Hafnarfjörður, crossing lava fields and green hillsides on a calm Icelandic horse. Guides match horses to your ability, then split beginners and experienced riders so you can enjoy a gentle walk or try the smooth tölt.

“We had the best time! The group split into two, one for beginners and one for experienced riders. It was my partners first time riding and he enjoyed it int he beginners group. I went with the experienced group and it was fantastic, experiencing the Jolt! Cantering in this amazing country, with the beautiful landscape I felt very lucky! Our guide was brilliant! The horses are beautiful and I want one!!”

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2.Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

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

Start with a guided ride at family-run Laxnes Horse Farm, where calm Icelandic horses carry beginners and experienced riders through the countryside. Then join a Gray Line coach for Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss, with hotel pickup, riding gear, WiFi, and a guide included.

“Loved the horses! The owner and staff great folks. The afternoon bus tour took us to some beautiful and interesting places. Our guide very knowledgeable.”

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3.Varmahlid: Viking Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $111Best value

Ride from Hestasport in Varmahlíð on a 1.5-hour guided trail through North Iceland. You’ll cross or follow the Svartá, ride grassy paths and a hillside track, and reach Reykjafoss. Calm horses, patient English-speaking guides, and a small-group feel make this suitable for first-time riders.

“First we arrived to the meeting point, then drove 20 min to the start point. the staff was lovely, our guide was very professional, kind and patient. The ride was in the fields and almost at the end we arrived to the waterfall. It was a great experience. The horses were obedient. The whole riding is suitable for those without any riding experience like me. I felt secure from all point of view.”

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4.Levi: Riding Trek with Icelandic Horses

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $111

Join a Finnish or English-speaking guide near Levi for a one or two-hour trek on calm Icelandic horses. You will receive riding instruction and gear, explore forests, plains, and roads, and may try the breed’s smooth tölt. Small groups of two to six keep the pace personal.

“what a beautiful experience. I have never done horse riding, but it was all explained and I thoroughly enjoyed it, make sure you wrap up warm and have plenty of layers as it does get cold .”

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