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 1.5-2 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
Self Drive
Self Drive - Meet on location: 1.5-2hrs horseback riding tour at 10:00AM or 2:00PM. Self drive with meeting time 30 minutes before tour departure.
With Transfer
10AM or 2PM w/pick up: 1.5-2 hrs horseback riding tour
10:00AM with pick-up at 08:45AM
2:00PM with pick up at 12:45PM
Pickup included
Reviews
1,180 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ishestar Riding Experience ..Perfecto!
Guide144721,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience learning about the Icelandic bred. The guides gave you time to bond with your horse and they matched you with the horse that meets your experience level. The trail ride scenery was beautiful and you were given the opportunity to ride with beginner or more experienced. I am a very experienced rider so was with a horse that wanted to go-go. Our group had many opportunities to tolt as well. My husband chose the beginner group and his horse was perfect for him and moved out at a slower pace. He always felt safe. Our guides were knowledgeable and helpful and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was ready to ride. After our ride we were even able to go back in with the horses and take pics or just hang with them! Communications via email was top notch! You were never left guessing about any detail. Love the pickup / drop off option at your hotel
One of the best horse...
XuanGiang T,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best horse riding tours I’ve been on. The group was small so we were able to talk with our guides more. Marie and Sophie were fantastic guides! The horses were very well trained and sweet so our ride went smoothly!
Unforgettable!
lauracapobianco,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My little girls go horseback riding and so I wanted to give them a nice ride on the back of these fantastic Icelandic horses. What a wonder!!! everything was perfect: the scenery, the horses, the attendants, the equipment provided etc.
Would do it again in a heartbeat!
SouthernYankee1997,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful experience. Our tour was through the lava fields. Part of the group, including my son, broke off as inexperienced riders and walked on a separate trail. My daughter-in-law and I stayed with the more experienced riders and continued on a separate trail where we got to trot and tolt. The views were incredible! I found Ishestar was very organized and professional, always checking on us and our comfort level. Our guides gave us some nice trivia about the horses and the area. The horses were great as well, very friendly and calm. Can't say enough good things about Ishestar!
Great experience had a lovely time
Joanne B,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience went with my non riding husband the pick up was easy and on time. When we arrived at the centre we were asked about out riding experience and given a suitable horse. I went with the experienced group and we did tolt and had some lovey fast canters. Husband went with the slower group and just walked and admired the scenery. Had a nice drink when we got back and were then dropped back off at the pick up point. Very friendly staff would go there again.
Trail ride delight!
Holly L,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We got super lucky and had a sunny but snowy day to enjoy a trail ride on Icelandic horses! Our family of 4 has various levels of riding experience and they accommodate people of different levels within the group. Three of us got to try a faster pace of riding called tölting. They have layers you can wear for added warmth such as overalls as well as rain gear available. The guides were very friendly and helpful. Excellent experience for horse lovers and newbies alike! This was a quick drive from central Rekjavik.
Magical Icelandic horses - highly recommend
tracycN5532LG,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was truly wonderful. We haven’t ridden in decades and these Icelandic horses were so gentle and well behaved. The guides are all brilliant too, clearly love the horses and Speak excellent English. I would highly recommend. High quality stable and the horses are very well looked after. Lots and lots of horses so they get good rests and are not constantly being used. Scenery was lovely too, but the real treat were the gorgeous ponies.
Experience Iceland like the Vikings
josephbZ9550PK,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible experience and allows you to really immerse in Iceland. The horses are very well kept, the guides are super knowledgeable and friendly. They really help prepare you for a good ride. We spent hours in the country of Iceland and going through lava fields, this is a bucket list event. The tour guides also will take pics of you during the tour and they are really good.
A wonderful time!
Gfsimala,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on our horseback riding tour! They picked out horses that matched our skill level, which was inexperienced. We enjoyed the scenery as we rode on the friendly horses! The staff were helpful and kind. They also responded quickly to messages I sent them with questions.
Highly recommended Icelandic horses excursion
Claudia S,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful riding facility near Reijkjavic. Very friendly and competent team. Healthy, fit and very good horses for beginners and advanced. Beautiful riding area directly around the complex. Highly recommended for anyone who would like to ride on Iceland.
From €118.00
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