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Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour: A Historical Adventure through Reykjavik's Delightful Landscapes
4.8
913 Ratings
Hafnarfjörður
Embark on a historical adventure through Reykjavik’s delightful landscapes on an Icelandic horseback riding tour. Connect with Icelandic history and experience the most authentic travel method in Iceland.
Embark on a historical adventure through Reykjavik’s delightful landscapes on an Icelandic horseback riding tour. Connect with Icelandic history and experience the most authentic travel method in Iceland.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sörlaskeið 26 - Before the Lava Tour starts we organize the groups according to riding ability to ensure everyone gets an experience and adventure they want! The slow group will mostly walk and the faster group will ride at a faster pace. If you like to gallop we recommend our Viking tour or Viking Express tour. We recommend that children under…
- Sörlaskeið 26 - Before the Lava Tour starts we organize the groups according to riding ability to ensure everyone gets an experience and adventure they want! The slow group will mostly walk and the faster group will ride at a faster pace. If you like to gallop we recommend our Viking tour or Viking Express tour. We recommend that children under the age of 12 stay in the slower group with their guardians unless they are used to riding horses. Our stables are located a short 20-minute drive outside of Reykjavik’s city center. This horseback riding tour is a perfect way to experience the versatility of Icelandic nature in only 2 hours.
What's Included
- Helmets, rubber boots, rain gear, and warm overalls provided
- Complimentary hot beverages: coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
- Helmets, rubber boots, rain gear, and warm overalls provided
- Complimentary hot beverages: coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Pre-booked pick-up and drop-off from pick up points in Reykjavik, unless specified with tour option
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Pre-booked pick-up and drop-off from pick up points in Reykjavik, unless specified with tour option
Additional Information
Taking a ride on an Icelandic horse is a unique experience you shouldn’t miss when visiting. This activity ties you in with Icelandic history and gives you a taste of the country’s traditional mode of transportation. The Lava tour is especially recommended for both novice and skilled riders. This tour takes you through stunning landscapes featuring lava…
Taking a ride on an Icelandic horse is a unique experience you shouldn’t miss when visiting. This activity ties you in with Icelandic history and gives you a taste of the country’s traditional mode of transportation. The Lava tour is especially recommended for both novice and skilled riders. This tour takes you through stunning landscapes featuring lava formations, lakes, and mountains. The duration of the tour is either 1.5 to 2 hours, or 4 hours if transfer is included, during which you can enjoy a comforting cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Equipment such as riding helmets, rubber boots, and appropriate clothing for different weather conditions are provided.
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Age limit is 8 years old
- Weight limit is 110kg/240lbs
- Used riding gear is not allowed on the tour or near the horses
- If you arrive in your own car please be at the stables 30 minutes before your tour starts
- Due to possible harm to unborn children pregnant women cannot ride on our tours
- All riders must be able to mount the horse by their own strength.
- In our tours up to two children or youth may travel with each adult, paying full fare
Location
Sörlaskeið 26
Sörlaskeið
If you are traveling on your own to our stables, please be there at least 30 min. prior to your tour departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(913 Ratings)
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Clare
Sep 25, 2024
Delightful experience - Very professional outfit. The short pre ride video was very clear and instructive. The guide was excellent, with fluent English. The Icelandic horses are captivating, as is the landscape. It was lovely to be able to experience the tolt gait of these special creatures. You were able to pick the type of horse you wanted to ride: calm or more spirited, and separate off into a walking or tolting group of riders. Would recommend.
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Robin_r
Sep 22, 2024
Enjoyable experience - The horses were very gentle and the guides who led us were very good. We enjoyed the whole experience.
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Sheri_d
Sep 22, 2024
Horsin Around the Lava Fields of Beauty - riding along the lava fields feeling like i was in a hobbit village with the beautiful landscapes of mountains, volcanoes, and trees.
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Brooke_r
Sep 22, 2024
These Horses Are So Worth It - Perfect logistics. The shuttle bus was waiting for us at 850 (pick up at 9) and took us around to the other hotels, then off to the farm. Very efficient, we immediately watched the instructional video and got our horses. We were on the trail right at 10 (tour was supposed to start at 10, but since we all came from the bus we just started right away). They match you to a horse according to how experienced you tell them you are. After about 10 minutes you split into two groups: walking only or trot and walk. I went on the trot option. The landscape isn't the most exciting but I'm not sure if other tours around Reykjavík have more excitement. The group goes to a lookout and the leader girl takes pictures of you with your camera. There's mountains and volcanos and whatnot in the background. The horses in Iceland are well taken care of, with paid holidays, 3 hour work days, 2 days off per week, and a rest period after 1 hour of work. This picture taking activity is really for the horses, not for us. I was riding a horse for a full 2 hours. The video, matching, mounting, etc, was on top of the 2 hours. Def worth your money. Iceland horses are very different from horses everywhere else in the world. This is a must do, however if you have time I would suggest doing this activity elsewhere in Iceland. But, even if you do this in Reykjavík like I did, still worth it.
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Susan_c
Sep 22, 2024
Great experience one not to miss! - Wonderful experience. The staff was knowledgeable, professional very friendly. The horses were well taken care of and well loved. They are gentle and well trained to follow the trail. The group split into two separate groups based on Reiter experience. So for people who want to experience the unique Icelandic gait And trot at a fast pace this is also a great experience. For those who have never written before or who enjoy a more leisurely trail ride also enjoy a ride through beautiful backcountry of Iceland.
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F636vujenniferd
Sep 21, 2024
Horsebacking through the Lava Fields - My sister and I really enjoyed this adventure. It gave us a great opportunity to view one of the largest lava fields Im Iceland while learning about the unique Icelandic Horse breed. Horses were beautiful and very well trained. Company provided all appropriate clothing for the excursion.
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Clayton_s
Sep 21, 2024
Great experience - Great experience with Icelandic horses. Fun to meet the animals, learn about them, go for a long ride and see the scenery. Great value.
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Nicolecp8384vr
Sep 19, 2024
Great for Riders of All Abilities! - This tour was perfect from start to finish. They worked with us to pick us up from our hotel that was not originally listed as an option, and transport to the farm was easy. From there, they showed a video about how to work with the horses and basic riding instruction before they suited us up with boots, helmets and optional weather gear (this tour didn't cancel for the light rain we encountered). The best part was that the instructors were very attentive to riding ability. Our group split up a few different times based on those abilities, so I got to experience a faster pace and different route with my small group, while others continued on a leisurely pace. The guides were wonderfully attentive, took photos for us, and knew plenty of facts about the horses and landscape. Highly recommend this tour!!!
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Frankie_h
Sep 17, 2024
Special experience. - Being able to ride those wonderful and unique Islandic horses through picturesque landscape was a privilege.
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Consult_c
Sep 24, 2024
Great experience - The guides were super informative and helpful with instructions. The horses were well cared for. The instructions on how to ride made it easy to enjoy the ride.
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