Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland
Overview
Available languages
50 minutes
Mobile ticket
We take pride in providing a personalized service that caters to the needs of each of our guests, to show you the most breathtaking scenery of Iceland.
Meeting time is 30 minute prior to tour departure.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The weight limit is 110 kg / 240 lbs
Meeting time is 30 minute prior to tour departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Riding helmets, rubber boots, rain wear or warm overalls and guidance.
Food or beverages.
What To Expect
Start your day off with a horse riding adventure in Iceland and explore the unspoiled beauty of its nature in comfort. Our horse riding tour is designed especially for beginners, who want to experience the thrill of riding the amazing Icelandic horse while enjoying the breathtaking scenery around them. Led by experienced guides, you will take a ride through moss-covered lava fields and along riding paths, surrounded by stunning vistas of Iceland's nature, like the panoramic view of the majestic Bláfjöll mountains. Our guides will ensure that you feel safe and comfortable during the ride, and will make sure that you have plenty of opportunities to get to know the Icelandic horse. Please be at the riding center 30 minutes prior to departure.
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Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great !!
304nikolai,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this experience , my horse galloped twice and it was exactly what I was looking for , although we were only meant to go at a trot hehe , really enjoyed the tour highly recommend it and yes you can choose to just have the horse walk too if you want a more slow and chilled experience
Good experience, recommended
karla Pinela,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was very nice, the horses look well taken care of, and meek, the whole experience was really pleasurable from the start , when they arrive they offer you something hot to drink, before the ride they take precautionary measures and we passed helmets tailored and if you needed boots or something more coat also passed it to you, the walk was very nice to walk through a very old lava field and with some vegetation.
Ok, but I don't ever want to pay and then be belittled as a guest.
N7345PYkevinm,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Horses great, riding great, scenery wonderful, pre experience communication wonderful. Guides expectations of riders ability after a 10 min brief video was laughable. Since English was not their first language when something went wrong our guide would yell and belittle the guests. A guest was actually thrown from his horse and she blamed the rider. I would not recommend for families or young riders. That is my opinion and experience.
Pretty neat experience
bastiderschuft,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had booked an hour ride with waffles at the end as a gift for my partner. She was really happy, as was I. It's a great experience for those who aren't experienced riders. Our horses were picked for us according to our experience and staff was spot on with the choice of horses. In general, the staff was very friendly and attentive. The waffles were delicious as well. Plus, they have really cute cats who want to be cuddled.
Girls trip - Icelandic horses
945maryfrancesw,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the gentle Icelandic horses and the scenery. The information shared regarding safety and handling was very helpful. Wonderful for beginners and experienced riders with these Icelandic horses and their guides.
Love it
pilotJuliet,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved this experience. Nice horses and wonderful guides. Highly recommend this tour. The views are spectacular too!
The highlight of our trip in Iceland
E3307YPjohannat,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can't rave about this business enough. My family and I feel this experience was truly the highlight of our Iceland trip. The stables are easy to get to from Reykjavik by car, they are well-kept and the staff genuinely enjoys working there. The joy of being around the horses was palpable. Our guide was knowledgeable and professional, handling our family's mixed bag of riding experience capably and smoothly. The landscape on the ride was breathtaking, the horses were well behaved and paired with the right riders. We honestly feel we made friends for life here during our short stay, and plan to return every time we visit Iceland.
Fantastic good atmosphere, good people, nice horses and super trip and guid!
GROHEL,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was great! Good reception, neat information and guidance, everyone was incredibly gentle and friendly. Safe horses, great round in beautiful landscape with a guide who gave lots of information and history about the landscape and the horses. Will gladly come back!
Enjoyable and Lovely Horse Ride
MaryR575,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on a recent cruise to Iceland, and had the opportunity to go horseback riding at the Ishestar Riding Center outside of Reykjavik. Upon arrival, we watched a brief film, put on our helmets and rain jackets, and then were matched to our horses. We then had a scenic one hour or more ride going through some massive lava fields on the property. The horses are very calm and content, and walk in a single file, although every once in a while they will stop and try to grab a mouthful of plants to munch upon. It is fun to adjust to the rhythm of the ride, control the reins, keep one's seat, and peruse all the interesting landscapes. Staff from the riding center went with us to manage the group and ensure all went well. It has always been a dream of mine to ride the lovely horses of Iceland, and I was very happy to finally have this wonderful experience!
Attentive and nice guides
Christian Sthlm,
Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are beginners and got good help from attentive and nice guides. Be sure that everyone would go a good experience. Beautiful environment and nice Service.
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