Best Icelandic Horse Riding Tours — Our Top 9

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 $111

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.Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

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

Ride an Icelandic horse through lava fields with an attentive guide, enjoy coffee afterward, then head to Reykjavik Old Harbor for a whale-watching cruise in Faxaflói Bay. The riding group has no more than five people, and a free return whale ticket is offered if no wildlife appears.

“We had an amazing ride and the landscape was beautiful ! The guides were friendly and helpful. They even split us into groups based on riding experience and ability so I would recommend this to even experienced riders. Icelandic ponies are so much fun to ride! We had four whale sightings on our tour too !”

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5.The Viking Horse Riding Experience in North Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Top rated

Meet at Hestasport’s reception in Varmahlíð for a 90-minute guided ride on calm Icelandic horses. You’ll follow a river, visit a waterfall, and may try the smooth tölt gait. Beginners are welcome, groups are limited to eight, and guides such as Maddie, Lara, Franca, Felecia, and Eli have led rides.

“Absolute lovely horse ride through the beautiful landscape of iceland. We went to a nice waterfall and even got the chance to try the famous tölt gait. The experience was great and we even were able to get some hot drinks after the ride. Thanks again”

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6.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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7.Golden Circle tour, Crater & Icelandic Horses

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $76Best value

Travel from Reykjavik in a guided minibus to Kerid Crater, Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir National Park, and an Icelandic horse photo stop. The English-speaking guide drives, explains Iceland along the way, and keeps the group moving at a comfortable pace.

“The information received from the service provider, after payment confirmation and receipt of the voucher, was extremely accurate. The bus arrived at the designated location at the agreed time. The guide explained many interesting facts about the places we passed and about life in Iceland. The highlight of this tour was the stop at the Kerid crater and the visit to a farm to see and interact with Icelandic horses. I definitely recommend the tour to anyone visiting Iceland.”

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8.Golden Circle & Viking Horse Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $191

Spend about 11 hours touring Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss by bus before a roughly one-hour ride on Icelandic horses. Expect Wi-Fi, USB charging, a multilingual audio guide, an English-speaking guide, and beginner-friendly horses. Guides such as Bo and Roman have earned special praise.

“We got told to go to the wrong bus stop, my family and I arrived early and when i didn’t see the bus on the board like all the other tours i contacted the activity provider. no answer. after half an hour i call the company and they say that the bus Read more”

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9.Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $280

Start with a 1.5-hour ride near Hveragerði on a sturdy Icelandic horse, then head to Reykjavík’s Old Harbour for a three-hour Elding whale cruise. Guides provide riding help, warm gear, safety equipment, and wildlife insight. Minimum age is 12, and riders must weigh under 240 pounds.

“Underbar ridtur med samtliga gångarter. Trevliga instruktörer och fungerar smidigt med upphämtning och lämning. Fick se valar 5-6 gånger under båtresan.”

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