Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik
Overview
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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 - 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 @ 12:45 PM
One and a half to two hours horse riding tour at 2:00PM with pick up at 12:45 PM and drop-off starting at 4:15PM.
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.
10:00AM w/pick up @ 8:45AM
One and a half to two hours horse riding tour at 10:00AM with pick up at 8:45AM and drop off starting at 12:15PM
Pickup included
Reviews
1,173 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
isHESTAR horse riding
Jet45555337140,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We ride the cute horses in a snowy weather. The weather happens to be harsh but the experience of house riding is great. Maybe due to the weather, we waited for some time for the city pick-up.
Great experience!
Laura M,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great experience and the ladies did a wonderful job of making everyone comfortable and keeping families together.
Fun
mfrusteri,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was fun and they are super organized. I only wished I had gone into the more adventurous group. I would have liked to trot and maybe canter.
highlight of our trip!
Nick D,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00my girlfriend and i absolutely loved this experience. the staff was extremely helpful and friendly and i would highly recommend this to anyone considering. we got extra time to spend with the horses afterwords and didn’t feel rushed at all. so much fun, thank you guys!
Such a fun experience! We...
Amy S,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun experience! We learned so much about these very special and majestic horses. The staff was quite friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, especially Maria. We went riding on a path through the lava fields. The scenery and landscape was incredible. The horses were friendly and patient. Our overall group was about 20 people I think. Then we broke into two smaller groups. More experienced riders in one group so they could ride faster and then we had a group that rode as a walking group. So not matter your experience and comfort level, there was something for everyone. The pickup and drop off was super easy. And the horse farm was only a 20-minute ride from the city. The tour description is accurate. I highly recommend this adventure!
Great outdoor place with plenty to do
padavdl,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would visit again. There is so much to do outdoors. We had a great experience riding the ATV's for two hours and Pedro was outstanding as our guide. The tour around the Golden Circle were excellent, our guide Stefan was informative and lived his job. The tour to South Shore was beautiful and our guide, Lasma was amazing. Blue Lagoon was beautiful and Sky Lagoon was a wonderful spa like experience.
Excellent from start to...
Natalie S,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent from start to finish! The staff was all excellent, the horses are amazing and the ride was the perfect amount of time. Would highly recommend this activity
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