Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Riding the Icelandic horse is a 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. The Lava tour is a more popular and ideal adventure for beginners as well as experienced riders. During the tour you will ride in beautiful landscapes through lava fields, green hillsides and enjoy a mountain view. 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 riding 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
Select a pickup point
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
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.
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
Reviews
1,146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best group ride!
alexandraaY7914FE,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best horse ride I’ve been on. The guide was knowledgeable and very helpful for new riders and riders with experience . The horses were very well behaved, so friendly and obviously taken care of well. The stable was clean and the lounge was cozy. I would absolutely recommend this anyone interested in riding in Iceland. What an awesome memory!
Wonderful horseback riding tour
LisaMarie B,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great horseback riding tour through lava landscape, very dear horses, beginners & advanced tour after about 15 minutes
A MUST do!
Brenna R,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked this and we will do it every time we come back now. Guides were so nice and helpful. They matched us with horses based on skill level and our personality. Scenery was unparalleled in the countryside.
A dream come true!
SandiD388,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From beginning to end, awesome. Pick up was a bit delayed but we were notified and we arrived on time for our ride. Everyone was friendly, helpful and considerate. Everything was explained to us. We were paired with a horse based on our experience. An offer to leave the walking tour to a more adventurous ride was given to each rider. The path (trail) was over 8,000 year old lava fields and it was beautiful. The horses are so gentle and kind. They stay together, splitting one by one. One of guides took a lot of time to photograph each rider from several angles. Our guides we so kind and helpful. This experience I will always remember. I am 75 and we went on this ride to celebrate my sons 50th birthday, so you are never too old to ride an Icelandic horse.
Relaxing horseback riding with lava views
laua806,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of the lava roads was beautiful, the horses are very well kept and are very playful, thank you for the experience.
Loved every second
ratoria125,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved every second. The horses were so cute, chilled and easy to ride. They are very well looked after and seemed very happy. We had a good hour plus riding and split off into two groups so there’s something for everyone, all abilities. Staff were all very friendly, welcoming and more than happy to help. I’d highly recommend this tour
Booking and hotel pick-up...
Alisa L,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Booking and hotel pick-up worked smoothly. The location for the horseback riding was also very beautiful. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the way guests were treated. Out of four staff members, two were very friendly (and luckily they were the ones guiding the ride). The other two seemed annoyed, unfriendly, and simply recited their script in an unenthusiastic way. As a respectful and friendly attitude is very important to me, I would not visit this stable again for that reason.
Amazing experience
H1848WDnatashaj,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience. To ride the tolt was amazing. Horses are well cared for and sweet natured. Thoroughly recommend.
Beautiful and Memorable!
F9925JMgraceh,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had SUCH a wonderful time on this tour. Everyone was really friendly and they made sure that we were bundled up for the weather, as well as felt safe while riding. The pick up was convenient in Reykjavik. On the tour we were able to break into two groups, each with a guide, one that went slower, and one that was more experienced and went faster, which was great. The scenery was STUNNING on the lava fields and our guide also made sure to take our pictures(: After, hot chocolate was a great. Well worth the price to me.
Great fun on the most amiable Icelandic Horses
Tina W,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience-timely pick up, good welcome at the facility. We had a solid easy to understand introduction, and were asked about our experience- then a suitable horse selected. We had help getting on if needed, and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Great scenery, lots of information, great photos taken - and a coffee or hot chocolate on return. Plenty of warm clothing and helmet provided too. Hope to return one day -the horses were awesome and really well behaved.
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