Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik: A Scenic Ride Perfect for Beginners

Experience the beauty of Vík’s black sand beaches on a scenic horse riding tour. Perfect for beginners, our friendly horses and stunning landscape will leave you in awe.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vík Horse Adventure - The stable serves as both the starting and finishing point for the horseback rides. The journey takes riders along the stunning black sand beaches of Vík í Mýrdal, known as Víkurfjara.

Participants must be at least 10 years old, with a maximum weight limit of 100kg/220lb. Regrettably, pregnant individuals are not permitted to ride. We reserve the right to request riders to weigh themselves.

What's Included
  • Horse riding adventure
  • Helmet included
  • Meet the Icelandic horse
What's Not Included
  • Shoes
Additional Information

Experience breathtaking riding tours along the stunning black sand beaches of Vík, located in South Iceland.
The Black Beach Riding Tour offers a relaxed one-hour ride, ideal for beginners and those who ride infrequently, though riders of all skill levels are welcome. Our horses are friendly and sure-footed, making them perfect for exploring the wild…

Location
C283+MJ Vik
Arrival Time: 15 minutes before departure, dressed ready for the weather of the day. If you are late, it is not possible to delay the tour for you. Meeting point: our stable at Smiðjuvegur 6 in Vík. Access is through the Orkan petrol station, opposite Hotel Kría.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jose
Dec 20, 2024
Amazing horse riding - First time I rode a horse, beautiful horses, the view of Vik and the black sand beach. Amazing experience! Must do thing in Vik
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Gina_d
Dec 16, 2024
Beautiful beach’s with horses - Riding the horses on the beautiful beach’s my horse was very easy riding and no problems riding him.
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Windkeeper
Dec 15, 2024
A great ride and learning experience. - A great ride and learning experience. We were contacted the morning of our tour and informed of the wild sea conditions. We had the option to reschedule or refund but we were absolutely happy to ride the horses through the dunes and little further away from the water. We had a great time and learned a lot about the breed and their history from our guides. Each horse was great and we certainly love the experience.
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Andrea_p
Dec 13, 2024
Nice horses - Great service, nice calm horses, fun ride. Could be longer (a lot of time is spent taking photos) but still worth it
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Monica_r
Dec 11, 2024
Amazing tour! - What an amazing way to start the day! Our guide was amazing. She saw how anxious I was and paired me with the perfect horse for me. The entire tour was fabulous and breathtaking! It was the first day of our trip that it didn’t rain and the weather was tolerable for the first time!
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Tiffany_c
Dec 11, 2024
Our experience was... - Our experience was incredible. The guides were wonderful and the horses and scenery were stunning. Would give more stars if possible. 10/10 recommend to anyone. We have no experience in horseback riding but it was easy and again guides were very helpful. We definitely will do this again next time we visit.
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Chingchingsarah_k
Dec 6, 2024
Lovely horses. Wonderful view. Terrific guide. Unforgettable experience. - Highly recommend this tour. Our guide Sarah and her team are very attentive and gave us very clear instructions. It is easy to manage even for beginners. The horses are lovely and tame. Not to mention the wonderful view of the black sand beach and glacier. This is an experience not to miss!
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Kritter3333
Dec 1, 2024
Loved the horses! - Great experience! We had some cold snowy weather but the horses, location and guides were fantastic! It was worth the 2.5 hour drive to get to Vik but we all loved it.
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Tinavalen94
Nov 27, 2024
Unreal experience - We really liked this experience of horse riding. The scenery at the black beach is insane! The horses are adorable and in good shape, and you can tell they really take good care of them. The walk is easygoing and the whole tour lasts for about an hour. It doesn't matter if you're a active rider, a beginner, or if this will be your first time riding a horse. They have amazing guides that walk you through every step.
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Departure11567110746
Nov 22, 2024
Trolt Time! - What a lovely experience! The ladies at the stables were helpful and friendly and quickly had our group ready, on the horses and off on our adventure. The horses were all well cared for and were happy to follow each other to black sand beach. We then had the opportunity for some photos and then on the way back we got to experience the famous Icelandic trolt along the dunes which I loved! Our group was of mixed abilities and we all managed and enjoyed trying the trolt! If you come to Iceland, you can't miss riding the horses at Vik Horse Adventure! x
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