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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.

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 family run farm is magical—everyone is friendly and helpful and the horses are so gentle and fun to ride. All equipment was included, boots, coverall, helmet and very nice tack for English riding. The tolt gait is an amazing experience and the lava fields…”

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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

“Of course the horseback ride. The farm was professional and well managed. Horses were well broken and not “soured”. The bus trip took my sister and me to beautiful and interesting places. Would love to go on this tour again”

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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

“The chance to ride an Icelandic horse in Iceland was a once in a lifetime experience for me. So memorable. Selma was an excellent informative guide.”

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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

“The horse riding was the highlight of the tour, great place, horses, experienced staff, great ride. The Golden Circle Express however was not very enjoyable. The problem is with the 'Express'. All visits were too short especially the stop at Thingfellir where we had only…”

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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

“The ride was a trip highlight for me! It was so amazing. The staff were so great and accommodating! If I could give more stars I would. A lovely experience that I would definitely recommend!”

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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

“It was an incredible experience! It was my first time riding and the instructor was excellent. I loved that it was private and I loved that she tailored the pace for me. She also snapped some amazing pictures and she knew exactly when to take…”

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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

“The boat was very comfortable, the commentator was fun and knowledgeable. I appreciated the efficiency of your whole operation.”

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