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The 15 Best Icelandic Horse Riding Tours near Reykjavik

24 tours  ·  from $75

The tolt is the reason to ride here, and beginners get it within an hour. The 15 below run out of farms in the lava fields above the city, priced by saddle time, with the ones that include pickup marked.

Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour - Meeting the Icelandic horses at the stable
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Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

1.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,383 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $142Our pick

Ride 5 to 7 kilometers through Iceland’s Redhills with Sólhestar Horse Riding, spending 1.5 to 2 hours in the saddle. Guides such as Patri, Claudia, Claira, and Nina have led departures, matching horses and riders by ability. More experienced groups may ride by Rauðarvatn and try the tölt.

“Absolutely amazing! No faults at all, was such a good experience riding Icelandic horses through the lava fields. It was truly beautiful and the instructors were so friendly. Would highly recommend doing this activity, so thankful for the opportunity”

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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields - Why the Icelandic horse makes this ride special
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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

2.Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,356 reviews · from $141

Ride for 1.5 to 2 hours from Íshestar Stables in Hafnarfjörður, about 20 minutes from Reykjavík. Friendly Icelandic horses carry beginners and experienced riders across lava fields and green hills. Guides, including Sonya on some departures, explain the horses and help match each rider with a suitable mount.

“Nice Easy going experience guided by experts, who kept up the positive spirit despite a small rain.”

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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik - Getting ready for the saddle
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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik

3.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Ride from Ishestar’s Hafnarfjörður stables through lava fields and moorland on a gentle Icelandic horse. Your guide matches the pace to your ability, with options for a relaxed walk or faster tölt. Pickup from selected Reykjavik points and warm riding gear are available.

“This was my favorite part of my Iceland trip. The guides were very informative and kind and the horses were super sweet and easy to ride. It was a completely different experience from all the other trail rides I’ve done here in the US. The icelandic horses are truly special. This inspired me to take riding lessons here at home so I can come back and learn/do more with the Icelandic horses on my next visit.”

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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik - Meeting the Icelandic horses
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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik

4.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 784 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Laxnes Horse Farm takes you from Reykjavik to a family-run stable about 15 minutes away. You receive a helmet, boots, and weather gear, then ride a matched Icelandic horse through countryside, lava fields, streams, and mountain views. Beginners and children age seven and up are welcome.

“Great guides, amazing views, friendly horses! You won't be disappointed. The place has a long history, lots to see and hear about.”

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Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik - Riding the red hills and Heiðmörk
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Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

5.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Ride a calm Icelandic horse through the Redhills, Rauðavatn, and Heiðmörk Nature Reserve with Solhestar. Your 2.5-hour outing includes horse matching, warm or rain gear, 1.5 to 2 hours in the saddle, and patient help for first-time riders. Pickup is available from Reykjavik hotels, guesthouses, and BSI Bus Terminal.

“Magical experience with the hoses and being able to see Iceland’s scenery from a different point of view. Absolutely would recommend and will definitely return to this activity when I come back to Iceland”

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Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater brings color to the first part of the day
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Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $130

Travel from Reykjavik in a Wi-Fi-equipped minibus to Kerid Crater, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, and Fridheimar Farm. You’ll see an Icelandic horse show, tour a tomato greenhouse, and have time to buy lunch. Guides such as Monica, Addi, and Bryndis have led recent departures.

“Great tour, hit all the hot spots, horses and tomato farm made it a little more unique. Joseph was a great guide. Chill and handled some disgruntled guests well. Only reason for 4 stars is that the bus was very uncomfortable. Tiny and seats very small.”

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Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup - Meeting the horses and learning the basics
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Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

7.Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 196 reviews · 3 hours · from $191

Leave Reykjavik for a family-run farm, meet a horse matched to your riding level, and ride through Hólsmheiði forest to the red lava hills of Rauðhólar. Guides such as Viggo, Monika, Pia, and Adriána offer careful instruction, photos, and a relaxed coffee break afterward.

“Took my wife to do this as she loves horses. Incredible experience to be on horseback through the snow and looking at the surrounding mountains & landscape. The guides are incredibly friendly and run through everything before you get on the horse. I’m not great on horses but was made to feel like a pro on these horses. Would definitely go again!”

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Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group - Glanni Waterfall starts the day quietly
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Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group

8.Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $219

Spend about 10 hours exploring West Iceland with a guide such as Gulli, Thorri, Monica, or Filip. Visit Glanni, Hraunfossar, Barnafoss, Deildartunguhver, Reykholt, an Icelandic horse farm, and Viðgelmir Lava Cave in a group of no more than 19.

“Great guide. This trip is a hidden gem! So quite hardly saw any other tourists or even cars, bliss!! Lava caves cool. Waterfalls better than golden circle. Interesting facts from guide. Good time in each location. Not rushed so got to leisurely see everything.”

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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik - The handoff from farm to Golden Circle coach
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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

9.Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $213

Ride gentle Icelandic horses at Laxnes Horse Farm, with gear provided and no experience needed, then join Gray Line for Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss. Pickup from Reykjavik hotels and designated points is included. Guide Roman is praised for adding humor and useful Icelandic context.

“The horse ride was the highlight of the tour! This lived up to all of my expectations. It was cold but they give you an extra layer and it was totally worth it, just dress warm. They were all so nice and gave us coffee and pastries after the ride. We Read more”

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Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours - Arriving at the stable near Reykjavík
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Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours

10.Horse Riding Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $200

Spend two hours at a stable about 10 minutes from Reykjavík, learning to handle an Icelandic horse before riding for 1 to 1.5 hours through volcanic Redhill. Begga and Sveinn match horses to riders, offer steady coaching, and often take photos while you enjoy the special tölt.

“This was an amazing, beautiful experience! The staff was very knowledgable and made everyone feel safe and comfortable. All had a wonderful time!”

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From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður - From Reykjavík to Íshestar Stables in Hafnarfjörður
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From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

11.Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 112 reviews · 3 hours · from $246

Ride the Icelandic horse at its liveliest on a 3-hour Viking Tour from Íshestar Stables near Hafnarfjörður. Strong intermediate riders can try walk, trot, tölt, and canter across lava fields and open countryside. Guides speak English, Icelandic, and German, with pickup from Reykjavík available.

“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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From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour - Lunch and the Midday Handoff
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From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

12.Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 81 reviews · 9 hours · from $258

Ride an Icelandic horse at Laxnes Horse Farm, enjoy a light lunch, then visit Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss with an English-speaking guide. You get hotel-area pickup, a comfortable coach, Wi-Fi, USB charging, and an optional multilingual audio guide.

“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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Conventional Ride (Free as a Bird) from Hveragerdi - The view depends heavily on the weather
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Conventional Ride (Free as a Bird) from Hveragerdi

13.Conventional Ride (Free as a Bird) from Hveragerdi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $74Best value

You’ll ride the 1 km Mega Zipline from Hveragerði in a seated harness, passing above Svartagljúfur gorge and its waterfalls near the Reykjadalur trailhead. The conventional ride suits most first-time zipliners and takes about 50 minutes from check-in to finish. English service, mobile tickets, and groups of up to 18 keep things simple.

“Gorgeous views from the zipline, waters running through the mountains, serene and invigorating! Tip is to pair like weighted people together on the two lines.. so you go around the same speed together!”

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Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland - Following the paths through lava country
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Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland

14.Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Meet the Icelandic horse at Ishestar Horse Riding Centre in Hafnarfjörður, then follow scenic paths across moss-covered lava fields with views of the Bláfjöll mountains. The 50-minute ride suits beginners, includes helmets and weather gear, and is led in English by trained guides such as Barbora.

“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 guide which was great! When we arrived back at the barn we were able to hangout with the horses in the stable before we left. Would definitly recommend!”

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1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær - Riding toward Mt. Úlfarsfell
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1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær

15.1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $144

Meet your private guide at Icelandic Riding in Mosfellsbær, groom and saddle a friendly Icelandic horse, then ride for 1 to 1.5 hours near Mt. Úlfarsfell. The pace suits your ability, with time to learn the smooth tölt, take photos, and enjoy light refreshments afterward.

“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 the pictures. Icelandic horse riding is a unique experience and I recommend this special encounter with these beautiful animals, even if you’ve already gone horseback riding before!”

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