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15 Best Horse Riding Tours In Reykjavik

Reykjavik’s best days out.

The 15 horse riding tours travellers book the most, and what each one is actually like on the day. Run times, prices and the operator behind every trip, in one place.

15 Best Horse Riding Tours In Reykjavik

Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour - Getting to the stables: smooth pickup, clear timing, free parking
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Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

1.Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

Ride Icelandic horses across red lava terrain from Reykjavik with optional pickup, helmets, rain gear, and a guide-led photo stop.

Most Popular 4.8

“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…”

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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields - Pickup, timing, and the actual amount of riding you’ll do
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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

2.From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields near Reykjavík at Íshestar Stables. Expect warm gear, a smooth tölt gait, and great guides.

4.7

“From the on time pick up to the actual riding experiece for me, an inexperieced rider, the tour was wonderful. The guides at the riding centre were experieced and very helpful in guiding everyone through the correct procedures to ensure an enjoyable time. They were also very chatty and provided great information about Icelandic horses.”

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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik - What happens at the stables before you ride
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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik

3.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik

Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields from Reykjavik, with optional pickup, beginner-friendly tölt training, and warm drinks after.

5.0

“If I ever get back to Iceland again I would take this horseback riding trip! The guides were amazing. The horses were beautiful and well trained. Exploring Iceland on an Icelandic horse is a great experience. The fresh air and beautiful surroundings make it exceptional.”

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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik - Gear fitting and matching the right Icelandic horse
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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik

Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik - Icelandic Horses in Real Life: Calm, Short, and Characterful
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Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik - Heiðmörk Nature Reserve: lava hills with a real timeline
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Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik - Laxnes Horse Farm ride: what you do for about two hours
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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

7.Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

Viking Icelandic horse riding at Laxnes Farm plus an express Golden Circle loop to Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss.

4.5

“Horse riding was fabulous- 6 stars if I could! Lovely people, great ride off-roading, crossing streams, up and down hills- bring a fully charged phone for the pictures! But second half bus tour was not as great- wish I’d gone in smaller group- stRead more”

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From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður - Íshestar Stables setup: gear, warm welcome, and horse matching
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From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour - How the pickup and 9-hour schedule shapes your day
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From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland - Safety talk, stable time, then off you go
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Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland

11.Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland

Hop on an Icelandic horse near Reykjavík for a 50-minute ride through mossy lava fields and Bláfjöll views, with gear and guidance.

5.0

“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…”

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1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær - How you’ll connect with the horse before you ride
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1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær

12.1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær

Private Icelandic horse ride from Reykjavík on Mt. Úlfarsfell: smooth tolt, horse bonding, and refreshments in English.

5.0

“Riding guides were extremely kind and helpful. The ride itself was gorgeous and the horses were very friendly and well trained. One could tell a lot of love went into the training and care of the horses. Also being taught how to ride the Icelandic way was a fun bonus.”

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From Reykjavík: Full-day Golden Circle & Horse Riding Tour - The bus ride between worlds: comfort, timing, and Wi‑Fi
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From Reykjavík: Full-day Golden Circle & Horse Riding Tour

North Iceland: Horseback Riding Tour - A 2-Hour Circuit Through North Iceland’s Terrain
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North Iceland: Horseback Riding Tour

14.North Iceland: Horseback Riding Tour

Try the Icelandic horse tölt on a 2-hour ride through birch, black sand, and lava rocks with a small group in North Iceland.

4.8

“The tour was great. Our guide was so nice and told us a little bit about the landscape. My horse (Lisa) was perfect for me, they did a great job in selecting them for us. The tour was 2 hours and we rode through a river and could try "tolten", which is specific for islandic…”

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Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik - Icelandic Horses and the Tölt Gait: Why This Ride Feels Easier
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Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

15.Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

Reykjavik combo tour: ride Icelandic horses over lava fields, then take a fast, comfy whale-watch cruise in Faxaflói Bay.

4.5

“It was like sitting on a box driving a truck with square wheels getting a tow by the horse in front. I have more years with horses than these kids have been alive. A nice group of kids, (a little "know it all" comes out at times ) if you are a horse person, save…”

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