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10 Best Icelandic Horse Riding

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The 10 most popular icelandic horse riding in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.

10 Best Icelandic Horse Riding

Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour - Icelandic horses and safety: how the guides set you up

1.Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

Most Popular★ 4.8

Reykjavik red lava horseback ride with Icelandic horses, optional pickup, helmets, rain gear, and two pace routes. 2.5 hours.

“This was a phenomenal activity that was worth every penny. By the end, I was begging my boyfriend to do it again before the end of our holiday. The tour guides are lovely, really chatty and very knowledgeable about the activity as well as the area in general. I would highly, highly recommend to everyone…”

2,383 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $142by Sólhestar Horse Riding

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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields - Íshestar Stables near Hafnarfjörður: the warm-up before the ride

Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik

Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik - Meet the Icelandic horses and learn what the tölt actually feels like

3.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik

★ 5.0

Learn the Icelandic tölt on a guided 2-hour ride from Reykjavik, with optional pickup, gear included, and hot drinks after.

“I was given a horse for a beginner (like me) and my daughter who knows how to ride had a horse suited for her ability. It was organized and well run. We were lucky that the time we were in Iceland it was clear and in the 40’s !”

1,145 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $133.02by Ishestar

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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik

Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik - Gear Fitting and Horse Matching: The Start That Makes or Breaks It

4.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik

★ 5.0

Icelandic horseback riding from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, warm gear, and gentle horses on a countryside trail near lava fields and rivers.

“From start to finish this activity was run seamlessly. We were picked up by the owner and taken to the absolutely spotless stables, where their beautiful ponies were kept. Helped with all in one suits, hats and gloves…all provided. Then taken on the most beautiful hack, across a river, under snow topped mountains. It was…”

784 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $152.37by Laxnes Horse Farm

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Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik - The stable start: what you do before you head to the beach

5.Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

★ 4.5

Ride calm Icelandic horses along Vík’s Víkurfjara black sand beach. Helmet included, small group, photo stops, and possible tölt.

“This was a magical experience! Our group got to spend time with these beautiful animals along the black sand beach and got some great photos. Make sure to bundle up if it's windy! The animals were extremely well behaved and all had their own personalities, and you can tell the tour guides care about them…”

484 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $133.02by Vik Horse Adventure

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Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik - Pickup From Reykjavik Hotels and BSI: The Timing That Can Catch You

6.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

★ 5.0

Small-group Reykjavik horseback riding through red lava near Heiðmörk, with tölt chances, provided gear, and optional hotel pickup.

“Great experience! DRESS WARM if you go during the winter time. The views were spectacular and the tour guides were lovely and very informative. Worth every penny.”

386 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $139.13by solhestar

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Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup - Getting started on the farm: lesson, helmets, and saddle comfort

7.Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

★ 4.7

Calm small-group horseback riding from Reykjavík on Icelandic horses, Tölt through forest and lava at Rauðhólar, then tea or coffee.

“I very much appreciated the training at the beginning, this meant so much to me as I have little experience with horses. They smell my fear. The training along with the helpful guides (Monika especially kept me close) were in control of the group at alI times. The horse was absolutely lovely! The other guide…”

196 reviews3 hoursFrom $191by Viking Horses

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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik - Thingvellir National Park: Rift Valley Views and the Old Parliament Site

Hveragerdi: Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour

Hveragerdi: Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour - The Icelandic horse breed and the tölt you’ll notice right away

9.Hveragerdi: Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour

★ 4.7

A small-group Icelandic horse ride through Reykjadalur Valley, with tölt riding and warm drinks, gear included, close to Hveragerði.

“Our horseback riding experience with Patricie was amazing! From the very beginning, her communication was perfect and we instantly clicked. It was just me and my partner with her, which made the experience so personal and special. Patricie took wonderful care of us and made us feel completely comfortable. The horses were lovely, the scenery…”

148 reviews2 hoursFrom $142by Sólhestar Horse Riding

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Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours

Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours - Meet at the boom barrier, then drive 10 minutes to the stables

10.Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours

★ 4.9

Ride Icelandic horses on a volcanic trail near Reykjavik. Learn the tölt, get gear and small-group guidance in 2 hours total.

“The horse riding tour with Begga and Sveinn was one of the best experiences of our Iceland trip. They were ever so kind and joyful. We had very little riding experience but they made us feel comfortable. The scenery was beautiful and they took loads of amazing photos. As we were on our honeymoon, they…”

127 reviews2 hoursFrom $200by Islenski Hesturinn - The Icelandic Horse

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