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15 Best Icelandic Horse Riding Tours

The riding tours outside Reykjavik: lava-field loops for first-timers, sightseeing combos and rides that demonstrate the tolt, the fifth gait smooth enough to carry a full glass. The horses have seen worse than you.

3.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour from Reykjavik

Experience Icelandic horses on scenic lava fields near Reykjavik. Guided rides suit all levels, combining nature, Viking history, and authentic charm.

★ 5.0

“First day in iceland and was a magical experience, was great to be a longer ride. Tour guide was helpful with instructions and information on the horses and area. Had a great time”

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4.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik

Experience Icelandic culture with a 3.5-hour horseback ride from Reykjavik, including pickup, guided by friendly, knowledgeable family owners. Perfect for all levels.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience! Gentle horses (spirited ones available on request). Super friendly and knowledgeable and patient tour guides with beautiful views. Perfect time for the tour too.”

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5.Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

Experience Icelandic nature on horseback with a gentle ride on Vik’s black sand beach. Perfect for beginners, guided, and with stunning scenery.

★ 4.5

“We were scheduled for the tour on a day with a storm/high winds warning. We received an email the day before about possible cancellation of the tour and the company gave us options - call or visit them when the tour was scheduled to happen,…”

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6.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

Experience Icelandic nature on horseback with this small-group Red Lava Horse Riding Tour from Reykjavik. Gentle horses, stunning scenery, and expert guides await.

★ 5.0

“I had a wonderful time. The horses were very calm and easy to ride. I love that I was able to experience the gate, tölt. It was awesome. The red rocks were lovely too.”

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7.Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

Discover Iceland’s Golden Circle with a small group tour featuring geothermal sites, waterfalls, a horse farm, and a tomato greenhouse—authentic and engaging.

★ 5.0

“We had a fantastic day trip seeing the Golden Circle - highlights were definitely the geysir, Gulfoss and Kerid Crater. Pick up was easy and our guide provided great information throughout about the Golden Circle locations and life in Iceland! Some of our group were…”

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8.Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

Experience Iceland’s highlights with a unique horseback ride on an Icelandic horse followed by a tour of the Golden Circle’s top sights, all in one day.

★ 4.5

“I loved the horseback riding and the horses were beautiful! We were able to trot if we wanted and the scenery was amazing. The waterfall later on the tour was amazing!”

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9.Volcanic Landscape Iceland Horse Riding Tours

Experience Iceland's volcanic scenery on a 2-hour horseback tour with friendly guides, stunning views, and comfortable Icelandic horses—ideal for all levels.

★ 4.9

“Excellent experience, even for a first time rider! The tour is well organized and our guide is super enthusiastic! The horses are wonderful! You will not regret it!”

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10.From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

Experience Icelandic nature on horseback with experienced guides, stunning lava fields, and scenic landscapes in Hafnarfjörður, near Reykjavík.

★ 4.9

“this ride was amazing! our guide Miriam, was fantastic and led us on an epic ride. it's definitely for experienced riders as there is quite a bit trotting and galloping”

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11.From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

Experience Iceland in a day with a scenic horse ride outside Reykjavik and visits to Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss. Perfect for a quick, authentic adventure.

★ 3.7

“horse riding part of the trip was amazing, loved all the staff involved and loved the route for the horse riding. the golden trip part was cancelled but should receive a partial refund”

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12.Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland

Experience Icelandic nature on a 50-minute horseback ride with expert guides, stunning scenery, and personalized service—perfect for beginners and nature lovers alike.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide was Barbora and she was great! We lucked out and got a private tour. We were able to have coffee when we arrived and go into the stable before we had to watch the safety video. We got to personally know our…”

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13.1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær

Experience Icelandic culture on horseback near Reykjavík, with private guides, stunning scenery, and personalized riding that suits all levels.

★ 5.0

“Definitely one of the best things that we did on our vacation to Iceland. Our guides Jonina and Linnea were absolutely wonderful and also gave us some recommendations on other things to do and see. It was an absolutely beautiful winter day (although a bit…”

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15.Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

Combine Icelandic horse riding through lava fields with whale watching off Reykjavik for a full day of authentic Icelandic adventure, great guides, and stunning scenery.

★ 4.5

“Had a great time. They help me get on horse. Split two groups fast and Slow for beginners and experts to have great experience. Even hand walked one horse for child that was scared. Told about history and about each horse history.”

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