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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.

1.Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

Experience Iceland’s volcanic landscapes on horseback with friendly Icelandic horses, guided by caring experts. Suitable for all levels, 2.5-hour tour from Reykjavik.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Really great activity - beautiful scenery, so peaceful and brilliant instructors ! Would highly reccomend. You get a really long ride on the horse for the price and the instructors are brilliant at ensuring beginners are comfortable and safe. Some breathtaking views and a great…”

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2.From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

Experience Icelandic nature on horseback just outside Reykjavík. Ride through lava fields and green hills with friendly guides and well-cared-for horses.

★ 4.8

“We had the best time! The group split into two, one for beginners and one for experienced riders. It was my partners first time riding and he enjoyed it int he beginners group. I went with the experienced group and it was fantastic, experiencing the…”

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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

“This place was amazing - a family run business with a sweet gentleman outfitting our group, a funny tour guide setting us up with horses to match our levels, and tour guides who helped everyone on and off if needed. Beautiful vistas and amazingly sweet…”

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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

“It was an amazing Icelandic horses riding experience! They are cute, adorable and gentle. The organiser will introduce you the little horses u gonna ride and tech u some basic skills at the beginning. Then you will be leaded have a walk with your designated…”

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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

“Great experience. Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent opportunity to see the wonderful landscape of Iceland on the majestic Icelandic horse”

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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

“Highly recommend this Golden Circle tour! This tour adds the tomato farm in comparison to most Golden Circle tours, which was definitely worth the stop! We had Sigfus, who was an incredible guide—had the best jokes and full of information about Iceland.”

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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

“It was absolutely wonderful to get to experience Icelandic scenery with a group of very experienced horseriders. Canter and tölt were no issue and the whole ride was super pleasant and casual due to this. Absolutely fantastic.”

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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 was nice! It was raining and was very windy but we got rainwear and everything. There were also gloves and hats you could use under the helmet available to borrow for free. We only stopped once during our ride, wished to stop a…”

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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

“Outstanding experience as an experienced rider, the horses are so sure-footed across all sorts of terrain and varying speeds. Enjoyed the tolt and galloping up hill sides and through streams. Highly recommend!”

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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

“Amazing horse experience with some of the nicest staff a company can have. My horse was Bliki and he was the nicest horse. Groups were. It too big and the staff were all personable.”

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