Horse riding in Iceland on the Icelandic horse
The Icelandic horse and its fifth gait, the tölt, on rides through the lava fields near Hafnarfjörður with Íshestar, private one- and two-hour rides from Icee in Hveragerði, and a ride near Húsavík combined with whale watching. Beginners and experienced riders both have options; the operator's page says which ride suits whom.
Departs from Reykjavík
Rides are matched to experience by the operator, and helmets are theirs; what to wear and the minimum age are on each tour page.
Private rides 3
Private Horseback Riding Tour
from 30.900 ISKprivate experience · total group price
1 Hour Private Horseback Riding - Join us for an unforgettable adventure, where you can connect with these magnificent animals.
from 42.900 ISKprivate experience · total group price
2 Hour Private Horsebackriding - Incredible opportunity to explore the enchanting landscapes while riding on a well-trained Icelandic horses
from 54.900 ISKprivate experience · total group price
Rides combined with something else 3
Scheduled rides 3
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fields
from 16.900 ISKper person
Comfort Ride
from 17.500 ISKper person
Viking Tour
from 30.900 ISKper person
Who runs these
Íshestar Riding Tours, Icee, North Sailing and Arctic Rafting. Every trip here is run, crewed and insured by the operator that owns it, at the price they set.
Questions
Do I need riding experience?
The operators offer rides for beginners and for experienced riders and say on each tour page which it is. Icelandic horses are small and sure-footed, and the tölt is comfortable at speed.
How much is horse riding in Iceland?
From 16.900 ISK per person for a short ride. Private rides are priced for the party.
Where do the rides start?
Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður, Hveragerði and Húsavík. Íshestar's stables are a short drive from Reykjavík; the tour page says whether pickup is included.
Before you book
Other kinds of trip
- Luxury travel 14
- Luxury airport transfers 16
- Private tours 34
- Helicopter tours 13
- Whale watching 22
- Northern lights tours 12
- Glaciers, ice caves and snowmobiling 18
- Blue Lagoon and hot springs 28
- Super jeep tours 11
- Hiking tours 14
- River rafting and kayaking 10
- ATV tours 6
- Shore excursions 11
- Multi-day tours 5