15 Icelandic Horse Riding Tours Worth Booking

1.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

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

Ride 5 to 7 kilometers through the Redhills with Sólhestar Horse Riding, choosing a calm beginner route or a longer ride by Rauðarvatn. Guides pair you with a suitable Icelandic horse, provide helmets and weather gear, and may offer faster riding or tölt sessions for confident riders. Hotel pickup from Reykjavik is optional.

“Waited outside to get picked up. The driver made sure it was all of us. Then drove to the area and it was great. Got suited and changed into boots. Then got on the horses and started on the trip. Would definitely recommend this to anyone. It was great. The view was amazing and the horses were great. Well trained. Easy to guide. The tour people were helpful.”

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2.Icelandic Horse Riding Tour & Pickup Option from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,662 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $135

Ride for 1.5 to 2 hours through lava fields and green hills near Hafnarfjörður, about 20 minutes from Reykjavik. Íshestar matches you with a horse based on your riding ability, then divides the group so beginners can ride calmly while experienced riders may trot or try the tölt. Pickup, helmets, boots, rainwear, and warm overalls are available.

“Hands down the most fun riding tours Iv ever done, I'm an experienced rider and have done many rides across the world but this one was the most enjoyable! I was perfectly matched with a sweet horse called Dena. Views were amazing and great guides.”

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3.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik

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

Ride gentle Icelandic horses from Ishestar’s stables in Hafnarfjörður, about 15 to 20 minutes from Reykjavik. After a safety video and gear fitting, you’ll ride through lava fields and moorland, learning about the breed and its smooth tölt gait. Groups split by ability, with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate afterward.

“Great way to connect with nature and enjoy the best scenery. Make sure you don’t take your nice expensive shoes as they will get ruined.”

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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’ll receive a helmet, boots, and weather gear, then ride an Icelandic horse through countryside, lava fields, and streams. Beginners and children age 7 and up are welcome, with horses matched to each rider’s experience.

“The owner is super welcoming! The ride was through the beautiful scenic Iceland countryside. There were many horses to choose from and gentle.”

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5.Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 484 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $133

From the stable near Vik, you ride an Icelandic horse to Víkurfjara beach and back on a guided, roughly one-hour outing. Guides introduce the horses, explain local surroundings, take photos, and may offer a short tölt on the return. Groups are capped at 10, with helmets included. Yohanna is among the guides praised for her patient instruction.

“It was a wonderful experience. You can see how much the horses are cared for and how well they maintain the stable. The guides aim to give you a safe and memorable experience. I would definitely recommend.”

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6.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

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

Ride an Icelandic horse through Heiðmörk and the Red Hills near Reykjavik. Solhestar matches horses to your ability, supplies rainwear and winter overalls, and keeps groups to 15. Expect 1.5 to 2 hours in the saddle, with a chance to try the famous tölt. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“It was fantastic! Dress warm! Warmer than you foresee in the weather forecast, it will be beautiful but super windy. Get ski gloves if you have, can be wet. I was lucky to wear wet/windproof on top of my ski suit. But I could feel that other people from the group were freezing. Luckily they provide warm drinks afterwards. Guides are super cute and knowledgeable at the same time. They were very attentive. And I really loved spending time with the driver who was there for our transfer. She is the Icelander one in the team. I loved that she was proud of her country and explaining a lot of…”

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

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

Spend about nine hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik in a small Wi-Fi-equipped minibus. You’ll see Kerid crater, Gullfoss, Strokkur, and Thingvellir, then visit Fridheimar Greenhouse for tomato tasting and an Icelandic horse show. Guides such as Addi, Monika, and Sigfus are known for lively stories and useful local details.

“Addi was such a great tour guide! He provided us with a lot of interesting facts about the sights we visited and was very friendly and funny. We did a quick four day trip and this tour helped us to experience the Golden Circle easily, plus visiting the Icelandic horse and tomato farm was an added bonus. It was probably the best tomato soup I’ve ever had.”

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8.Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

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

You’ll ride from a family-run farm near Reykjavik through Hólsmheiði forest to the red volcanic rocks of Rauðhólar. Guides such as Viggo, Monika, Adriána, and Viktor match horses to your experience, teach the Icelandic tölt, and take photos. Expect a three-hour morning outing, hotel pickup, rain gear, and tea or coffee afterward.

“Amazing afternoon riding horses in Iceland, highly recommend!! Shout out to Connie and Cashmere, our beautiful horses!! Thank you to our 2 guides, so much fun!!”

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9.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 Nicetravel in a group of up to 19. Visit Glanni and Hraunfossar waterfalls, Deildartunguhver hot spring, Snorralaug, a working Icelandic horse farm, and Viðgelmir Lava Cave. Guides such as Thorri, Monica, Filip, and Gulli are praised for lively stories, while Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, and cave admission are included.

“Absolutely amazing experience!! Some of the most breathtaking views and waterfalls. The lava cave was a once in a lifetime experience and we really had amazing weather (sunny and 55). A perfect day!”

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10.Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

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

Start with a guided ride at family-run Laxnes Horse Farm, where beginners and experienced riders meet Icelandic horses and cross the countryside. Afterward, join a Gray Line coach for Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss. Pickup, riding gear, park fees, WiFi, and hotel drop-off are included. Roman is one guide praised for his lively storytelling.

“Loved the horses! The owner and staff great folks. The afternoon bus tour took us to some beautiful and interesting places. Our guide very knowledgeable.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 148 reviews · 2 hours · from $142

Ride for about 1.5 hours through the Reykjadalur Valley near Hveragerdi with a small group and an English-speaking guide. Sólhestar matches each rider with a suitable Icelandic horse, teaches beginners the basics, and may offer a faster ride for experienced riders. Rain gear, helmets, warm overalls in winter, and hot drinks are provided.

“Fantastic experience with the girls! Thank you so much for everything Great horses, great staff, great views…”

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12.Lava Cave, Hot Springs, Horses & Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 130 reviews · 10 hours · from $222

Spend up to 10 hours exploring west Iceland with a guide such as Addi, Walter, Filip, or Thor. Visit Glanni, Hraunfossar, Barnafoss, Deildartunguhver, Reykholt, and Sturlureykir Horse Farm, then walk through chilly Viðgelmir Lava Cave. Pickup, cave entry, horse farm entry, and onboard Wi-Fi are included.

“Our guide was fantastic! The weather was difficult due to snow, however Colin handled it with ease. The trip itself was spectacular and we would highly recommend seeing the lava caves in winter due to the magical ice sculptures created inside.”

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13.Horse Riding Tours

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

About 10 minutes from Reykjavík, this two-hour outing pairs a short riding lesson with a 1 to 1.5-hour ride through Iceland’s Redhill area. Guides such as Begga and Sveinn match you with a calm Icelandic horse, explain the special tölt gait, and provide rain gear, overalls, gloves, and shoes. The group is limited to eight riders.

“Becka was very helpful and insightful. You could clearly tell the horses were loved and the company really look after them and want you to have the best riding experience possible. Beautiful surroundings. Becka took photo's to share with the group so you don't need to worry about taking a camera. Experiencing the Tolt was brilliant.”

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14.Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

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

Ride from Íshestar Stables near Hafnarfjörður across lava fields, open countryside, and mountain country. This three-hour outing suits strong intermediate riders aged 12 and up who can control a horse at walk, trot, tölt, and canter. Guides speak English, Icelandic, and German, and pickup from Reykjavík is optional.

“Wow! This was an amazing experience, to ride these gorgeous horses in this breathtaking landscape and experience their unique gaits was a real highlight of our holiday, just wish we’d booked the full day!”

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15.Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 50 min · from $132

Ride an Icelandic horse for 50 minutes through moss-covered lava fields near Hafnarfjörður. Guides keep the pace gentle for beginners, provide helmets, boots, rainwear, and warm overalls, then serve coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at the stable. Groups are limited to six, and some guides speak English, Scandinavian languages, or German.

“very good guide, and lovely horses. Easy for someone who never had any riding experience. Also, we were lucky to have a beautiful sunny day”

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