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The 15 Best Horse Riding in Reykjavik

33 tours  ·  from $95 a head

The 15 best horse riding you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields - What happens at Íshestar Stables
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From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields

Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik - Meeting the horses and setting your ability level
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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 Icelandic horses through lava fields near Reykjavik, with ability-based groups, warm riding gear, scenic views, and hotel pickup options.

“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 of the area and the horses. Would 10/10 book again!”

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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik - Leaving Reykjavik for the farm
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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

Ride gentle Icelandic horses through countryside, lava fields, streams, and mountain scenery on a beginner-friendly tour from Reykjavik.

“Everything was on time...lovely people and horses...wonderful experience. Despite less than ideal weather, had a great time. great for a quick trip out into the country from Reykjavik.”

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Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik - Why Icelandic horses make this ride special
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Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

5.Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

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

Ride Icelandic horses along Víkurfjara, Vík’s black sand beach, with friendly guides, calm horses, photos, and a chance to try the tölt.

“This was my first time getting on a horse and it felt pretty easy and safe. Our guides were very focussed on safety and looked after us well. The horses are pretty much in auto pilot for most of it, it would have been nice to have a bit more freedom while on the horses but it was still a great experience.”

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Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik - Heiðmörk and the story beneath the horses’ hooves
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Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

6.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

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

Ride Icelandic horses through 5,000-year-old lava fields near Reykjavik, with beginner-friendly guides, warm gear, and hotel pickup options.

“Prepare to be a little sore but the tour is great and the horses are easy and mellow. Great fun even in the rain.”

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Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater: a short stop with strong colors
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Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

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

Explore Iceland’s Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, Fridheimar tomatoes, and Icelandic horses from Reykjavik.

“Very informational learning about Icelandic land and historic happenings. Amazing visit to a farm where tomatoes taste like home grown and the horses were so fuzzy. If you have motion sickness take stuff to prevent it.”

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Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup - Meeting your Icelandic horse at the family farm
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Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

8.Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

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

Ride Icelandic horses through Hólsmheiði forest and Rauðhólar lava fields on a friendly small-group tour from Reykjavik.

“one of the best experiences I have had during my time in Iceland, truly an excellent way to end our trip of this beautiful country. the guides like many of the people we have interacted with were kind, friendly and informative. the horses were well behaved and well looked after, the site also looked to be well maintained and we were provided with suitable equipment. 10/10 If we return to Iceland in the future, we will definitely be revisiting this establishment. well done to the staff, thank you for ending our stay here on a positive note.”

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Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group - Glanni Waterfall and the Bifrost countryside
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Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group

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

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

Explore Iceland’s quieter Silver Circle with waterfalls, a horse farm, hot springs, Reykholt, and a guided lava cave tour.

“My wife and I really enjoyed this tour, even in colder than normal weather. We chose it as it is less popular than the golden circle and that proved to be true as all the places we visited has small crowds, which was great. What you see and experience is outstanding! Very different than what we have near us at home, which makes it fun for us. The tour company good, but the guide was better. We would definiely recommend this tour!”

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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik - The handoff from Laxnes to the Golden Circle
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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

10.Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

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

Ride Icelandic horses through Reykjavik’s countryside, then visit Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss on a full-day tour.

“For this tour, the horses are clearly the most memorable experience. First-time riding a horse is totally scary, but when they are walking it's actually relaxing and I totally enjoyed myself. When they are running it became scary again, but also tRead more”

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Hveragerdi: Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour - Meeting the Icelandic horses
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Hveragerdi: Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour

11.Reykjadalur (Hotspring Valley) Horse Riding Tour

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

Ride Icelandic horses through Reykjadalur Valley, enjoy the tölt, and explore geothermal scenery on a friendly two-hour tour from Hveragerði.

“Very nice! We got rainy weather but it was still beautiful and the guide was very sweet and accommodating. Great way to explore the hot springs!”

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Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours - The first 10 minutes: arriving at the stables
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Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours

12.Horse Riding Tours

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

Ride Icelandic horses near Reykjavík through volcanic terrain, learn the tölt, and enjoy a small-group tour with caring local guides.

“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 even gave us a horseshoe to keep for good luck. Thank you!! We loved the tölt!”

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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

13.Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

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

Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields near Reykjavík, with tölt, canter, small groups, warm gear, and strong-rider requirements.

“Our guide was amazing and made sure that the riders where well matched. It was a great group of experienced riders. The horses where happy friendly and well cared for. Even after the ride the horses all where personable. It was amazing. Good saddles nice attire 100% amazing.”

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Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area - What the 50-minute ride is really like
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Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area

14.Hafnarfjörður: Horseback Riding Tour in Reykjavik Area

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

Ride Icelandic horses through lava fields near Reykjavik, with warm gear, small groups, expert guides, and coffee or hot chocolate afterward.

“We had Neil as a tour guide and she was absolutely lovely from start to finish as was the receptionist and everyone else, the horses are treated and looked amazing. 1000% recommend anyone to do this activity, a true highlight of the trip!!!”

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From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour - The morning transfer from Reykjavik
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From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

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