Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Riding the Icelandic horse is must-do at least once during your visit. It connects you to Icelandic history and allows you to experience the most authentic travel method there is in Iceland. Lava tour is a more popular and ideal adventure for beginners as well as experienced. During the tour you will ride in beautiful landscape with the view of lava, lakes, and mountains around you. For 1.5 to 2 hours, or 4 hours with transfer, your tour offers you a relaxing coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Included are riding helmets, rubber boots, rain wear, or warm outfit for your ride.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Age limit is 7 years old
Weight limit is 110kg/240lbs
Used riding gear is not allowed on the tour or near the horses
If you arrive in your own car please be at the stables 30 minutes before your tour starts
Due to possible harm to unborn children, pregnant women cannot ride on our tours
All riders must be able to mount the horse by their own strength from the ground
In our tours up to two children or youth may travel with each adult, paying full fare
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Before the Lava Tour starts we organize the groups according to riding ability to ensure everyone gets an experience and adventure they want! The slow group will mostly walk and the faster group will ride at a faster pace. If you like to gallop we recommend our exclusive horseback riding tour. We recommend that children under the age of 12 stay in the slower group with their guardians unless they are used to riding horses. Our stables are located a short 20-minute drive outside of Reykjavik’s city center. This horseback riding tour is a perfect way to experience the versatility of Icelandic nature in only 2 hours.
What‘s Included
Helmets, rubber boots, rain gear and warm overall
Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
Pre-booked pick-up and drop-off from pick up points in Reykjavik, unless specified with tour option
Please connect with your operator to confirm pickup location, as it might be from a nearby bus stop.
Pickup points
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Options
10:00AM w/pick up @ 9:00AM
One and a half to two hours horse riding tour at 10:00AM with pick up at 9:00AM and drop off starting at 12:15PM
Pickup included
2:00PM w/pick up @ 1:00PM
One and a half to two hours horse riding tour at 2:00PM with pick up at 1:00PM and drop-off starting at 4:15PM.
Pickup included
Self Drive - Meeting @ 9:30AM
One and a half to two hours horse riding tour at 10:00AM. Self drive to location, meeting time is 9:30AM.
Self Drive - Meeting @ 1:30PM
One and a half to two hours horse riding tour at 2:00PM. Self drive to location, meeting time is 1:30PM.
Reviews
1,133 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome horse tour with...
aquilalambert17,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome horse tour with friendly guides. Would definitely come back! Many picturesque stops and cute horses.
This excursion was...
Isabella P,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion was incredible. If you are looking for an opportunity to connect with Iceland’s beautiful landscape and the incredible Icelandic horses, this is the excursion for you! You are able to learn about the horses, their different temperaments and personalities, through a beautiful guided tour. The staff was very enthusiastic to share the history of the area and the horses. Would 10/10 book again!
Memorable ride for 2 nervous riders!
Twinkle888,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great part of our Iceland tour. The staff were superb. Really friendly and positive. The reception area is gorgeous and the horses are really looked after and happy. We had a gorgeous ride over the lava fields as the sun came up. We were both a bit nervous but the staff were so helpful and we felt very comfortable very quickly. Wonderful company, cannot recommend highly enough. It was cold though so wrap up really well, but they also provide a snowsuit and have extra hats and gloves if needed.
Anyone can do it!!
whatapex,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience! I'm pushing on in years and flexibility but needn't have worried. The staff were lovely, so patient and kind. It was a great way of seeing the lava fields, plus the horses were amazing. My horse was called Uncle, I can't remember his icelandic name but he lived up to his name looking after me, don't hesitate to go on a tour, it was fantastic! Thank you guys, Mike from England.
Fun for all ages and beautiful scenery with kind horses
P7009DIjoshuaa,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The horseback riding tour was great. We followed a few trails through some lava fields in the morning while everything was still frosty and the moon was still out. The two guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. They knew best practices, helmet sizes, and made you feel safe and confident riding highly recommend! Make sure you bundle up more than you think because it’s 2 hours of riding at a walking speed and then a faster pace on the way back if you choose to go with the faster group.
Great experience
F5696RRrachaeld,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour so much! The ladies were so nice and caring and so knowledgeable.. the horses were so sweet and calm ..we had a great experience! So much so we canceled another days plan to go back to ride one more time before we left! My 8 and 12 year olds as well as my husband and I all loved it.
Quick Morning Excursion
752mollyf,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour the morning before our evening flights, as did most of our group since almost all of the North American flights take off around 5pm. It's ~25 minutes from downtown Reykjavík and our 9am pickup/12:30pm dropoff at Bus Stop #12 was easy and prompt. This is pretty much the only thing that would've fit before we had to get to the airport so if you're looking to jam one more experience into your trip this is it. Once on premises we watched a safety video, geared up, and were assigned horses based on experience. I have only done pony rides previously so it was still a bit intimidating to walk my horse out and then control her during the ride, but I eventually figured it out. I borrowed boots, waterproof pants and a jacket, a neck gaiter, and a helmet. They had (pretty attractive) snowsuits as well. I'd highly recommend taking advantage of this to stay warm and to protect your own clothes, especially your shoes/boots! This is a rain or shine excursion and it did start to rain when we got back. During the ride it was often hard to hear the guide over the wind but otherwise a nice 1 hour ride. We had a group of about 13 visitors. The guides take photos of everyone during a rest break about a third of the way through the ride. The photo part felt a bit rushed and the people who posed earliest def got the best photos, but they do take the time to move the horses together if you came with a group. For the trotting portion I originally said I'd go slow but a guide recommended I go "fast," so I did. It was fun (when my dear horse Regina cooperated, she didn't want to go fast when her friend horse wasn't and I wasn't being strict enough with her) but I don't think being in the "slow" group is worse, especially if you're unsure. Our "slow" group apparently went "fast" a bit at the end. I was definitely sore the next day (6 hours flight didn't help!) but recovered after that, and I'm glad we did it. The coffee/hot chocolate situation isn't much but they did offer to-go cups for those of us taking the shuttle back.
Ride Icelandic Horses
871helinaf,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First we thought it was expensive but once we tried it, we quickly understood why. They put so much care and effort to making this experience unforgettable. Our family truly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend.
Wonderful experience!
Guide794032,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughters (20 and 17) did this tour today and had a fabulous time. They were picked up and dropped off 2 minutes from our hotel. Given that it’s a cold, windy, rainy day, it was wonderful that they were provided with waterproof and warm outerwear along with a helmet. They loved their horses and I love that they were each offered options that suited their skill level — my older went with the beginning group and had an easy ride. My younger, who has a little more experience and was excited to experience the unique gaits of the Islandic horses, was able to go with the more advanced group. Despite the weather they came back to me safe and very happy with their experience! I will also say before our visit I reached out to the stable via email with questions, and I got prompt and helpful responses. Highly recommend!!
Lovely horses in Iceland!
neglig,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the experince so much! It was wonderful, the horse was so beautiful and the guides were the best. I recomend it 100%.
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