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The 10 most popular horses tours in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
Reykjavik red lava horseback ride with Icelandic horses, optional pickup, helmets, rain gear, and two pace routes. 2.5 hours.
“It was very fun activity. I loved the woman who picked us up she was very nice and very outgoing and held great conversation”
Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields near Reykjavík with smooth tölt gait, provided gear, and easy pickup options from major hotels.
“Nice Easy going experience guided by experts, who kept up the positive spirit despite a small rain.”
Learn the Icelandic tölt on a guided 2-hour ride from Reykjavik, with optional pickup, gear included, and hot drinks after.
“This excursion was incredible. If you are looking for an opportunity to connect with Iceland’s beautiful landscape and the incredible Icelandic horses, this is the excursion for you! You are able to learn about the horses, their different temperaments and personalities, through a beautiful guided tour. The staff was very enthusiastic to share the history…”
Icelandic horseback riding from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, warm gear, and gentle horses on a countryside trail near lava fields and rivers.
“Amazing and magical experience!!! The scenery is beautiful. The horses are wonderful. Many thanks to everyone at Laxnes Farm.”
Ride calm Icelandic horses along Vík’s Víkurfjara black sand beach. Helmet included, small group, photo stops, and possible tölt.
“staff were great! Short but beautiful ride. Highly recommend this tour group! The beach is lovely and horses seem well cared for.”
Small-group Reykjavik horseback riding through red lava near Heiðmörk, with tölt chances, provided gear, and optional hotel pickup.
“All arrangements, pickup and dropoff went smoothly. A short drive to the stables from Reykjavik. The horses were well trained. It took a while to get everyone outfitted, mounted and adjusted because our group was fairly large. The ride itself was so much fun! We were able to tolt several times, which was great! The…”
Golden Circle highlights plus Friðheimar horses and greenhouse tomato tasting, with hotel pickup and Wi‑Fi on a small group day trip.
“Excellent tour. Beautiful sights. Stopping at the tomato farm was wonderful! Great lunch and chance to see the Icelandic horses up close and see them perform”
Calm small-group horseback riding from Reykjavík on Icelandic horses, Tölt through forest and lava at Rauðhólar, then tea or coffee.
“We had a great time during our winter horse riding tour. Hosts were lovely 10 out of 10”
A small-group Silver Circle day from Reykjavik with waterfalls, thermal springs, Icelandic horses, and the Viðgelmir lava cave.
“Great way to see a lot in one day. Got to brush and feed the horses. The Lava cave was very enjoyable. Just enough walking under ground. Lil chilly down there though, so bundle up. The waterfalls were amazing.”
Ride Icelandic horses at Laxnes Farm, then hit the Golden Circle with Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Strokkur from Reykjavik.
“This was a good tour. Horse back riding was excellent. Tour of golden circle was what you would expect. Had time to see everything and take pictures. I would recommend this.”
