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 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.
What‘s Included
Riding helmets, rubber boots, rain wear or warm overalls and guidance.
Food or beverages.
Options
Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland
Reviews
58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
sofieo2018,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolute amazing ride. The horses seemed healthy and happy! The guides provided good information and it felt safe for beginners. Absolutely recommend! Hope to come back one day
Lava horse back riding. Solo trip
Q8173EQannag,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an incredible experience. Staff was really friendly and helpful. They were taking pictures of us during the tour which was really nice of them. I felt very comfortable riding the horse even though it was my first time. After the tour we got tea coffee and hot chocolate it was really nice touch. They provide warm jackets so no need to worried about anything. Highly recommend trip❤️
Highly recommend
199becksp,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked Íshestar as one of our tours whilst visiting Iceland! It was Amazing! Everything you need is provided helmet, waterproofs, snowsuits if needed. The tour guides are super friendly, informative, very accommodating and adaptive to different abilities of riding in the group! At the end you can spend some time in the paddock with the beautiful Icelandic horse! Tea, coffee and hot chocolate provided! Highly recommend whilst visiting this beautiful country!
HIGHLY recommend
MeghanN95,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highest of recommendations to Ishestar! We’ve only ever had great experiences with them. The horses are beautiful & well cared for. The stable & grounds are immaculate & the staff friendly & helpful. I felt safe having my 4yo do a paddock ride (she loved it!) & my non-riding husband & son went off on a longer adventure, which was a trip highlight. This is worth every penny!
Great Horse Riding Experience for All Levels
frankgQ9797CS,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience at the Ishestar riding tour. When we arrived, we were greeted by the friendly receptionist, had a nice coffee (or hot chocolate for the kids). We watch a brief safety video and met our very helpful guides who accompanied us on the ride. The weather was windy with a chance or rain, so the guides made sure we were prepared for the elements. They matched us with horses based on our riding experience and then had a great ride through the lava fields along a nice riding trail. Once the sun came up we had great views of the mountains in the distant. The staff took pictures (or videos) of each of the riders on their horse. I would highly recommend Ishestar Horse Riding Tours, my family and I had a great experience .
Fantastic winter ride!
AliciaM3534,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Drove straight from the airport to Ishestar for a winter ride through the lava field, had a fantastic time! Excellent, welcoming atmosphere with a team who clearly cares a great deal for the horses. I enjoyed it so much I visited again in my way back to KEF. The horses are lovely, and you will have fun regardless of your previous experience. Looking forward to visiting again for a longer trip in the warmer months.
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.
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