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
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.
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,220 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Iceland on horseback.
gregbA7908DK,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A group of four of us went and we were all thrilled with the total experience. Very professional and knowledgeable individuals with all aspects of the organization. Thanks for a wonderful time.
Amazing ride through lava fields with Icelandic horses
CACWELL,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a 2 hour tour with pick-up directly from our hotel in Reykjavik. The driver arrived right on time in a nice bus. The facilities were very nice and before the tour started we got to meet the many horses that were eager to see us at the fence line. We were all pulling up grass and feeding them - they were so friendly. We then walked into the paddock and they assigned us horses. We are all beginners and had no issues with any of the horses - they were so easy to ride. After about 15 minutes of riding, they split the group into those who wanted to continue with a slower walk and those who wanted to go faster. My son went with the faster group and loved it even though he was a beginner. They allowed "adventurous beginners" to go on the faster ride. The landscape was beautiful and we all enjoyed the ride. There were multiple guides who checked in frequently with us to make sure we were good during the ride. After we got back to the paddock, we wanted a family picture and they were nice enough to let us wait on our horses for my son to return and then took many excellent pictures of the four of us.
Wonderful! One of the...
Ddstieger,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful! One of the highlights of our trip to Iceland! The guides were terrific and the scenery was amazing.
Icelandic horse ride.
elizabeytab,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lovely. Icelandic horses are fabulous. The guides were knowledgeable and safety oriented. This came into play when my husband's horse tripped. Both my husband and the horse were cared for well.
A very nice horse ride.
judie dunn,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely day spent on a friendly Icelandic horse. When I asked about being able to have the horse do its special gait, the guides arranged for anyone who wanted to go a bit faster to head off on another trail ending up on a rise with a view of lava fields and volcano in background. The guide was very knowledgeable and told us about the area. Def a good deal.
Awesome Icelandic horseback riding!
karenfI8215JX,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome horseback riding adventure thru lava fields and seeing highest peak on Iceland. Icelandic horses are gentle natured and fun to ride. Great guides took pictures of us riding with our own cameras. Highly recommend. We had children ride as well, and experienced riders can break off for a change of gait.
We had the option to go faster than a walk!
jameymar,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fun experience. The staff were very nice and helpful. Riding around the trails was beautiful. It was a windy day, but the horses didn’t mind. It was rainy off and on and rain gear was provided. Coffee/tea/hot cocoa were available before and after the ride. The best part was that riders could choose between a slower ride or a faster ride. I have experienced many trail rides in the past and have never had the option to go faster. In the faster group we trotted and cantered at times. It was so exciting to have that option. This outfit was very professional and is highly recommended.
There are better farms out there
elena r,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was okay experience, the staff wasn’t too friendly and the path is not pretty. We have booked a different one this time and it was like a day and night experience.
We had never ridden before and therefore looked for offers that provide this without prior knowledge.
Thomas A,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was stunning. Very pleasant reception, an introduction that focused on the essentials and was easy to remember. Very individualized support. Many insights into equestrian sports and Icelanders, especially from our guides, who showed that even though they do this daily, they still have a lot of fun introducing novices and interested individuals to this sport. We had great weather and were so moved by this experience that we could hardly get ourselves to leave afterward. This was on the day of our departure from Iceland and was the "highlight" and a wonderful conclusion to this unique vacation. Highly recommended.
80th anniversary celebration on the horse back became an experience!
heges781,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a brilliant experience today, my sister, mom (80 years now) and me! Loki was kind and responsive, and it was fun that we were divided into two groups, so Mom was confident on the step group because I got a little tickled. Informative fim before the ride pg we felt safe!
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