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15 Best Icelandic Horse Riding Tours

Riding tours on Icelandic horses, picked for calm animals and patient guides. The breed has a fifth gait called the tolt, smooth enough that riders show it off holding a full pint. Any horse that leaves Iceland can never return, which has kept the bloodline pure for a thousand years.

3.Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour From Reykjavik

Experience the beauty of Iceland on a horseback riding tour from Reykjavik. Explore the stunning landscapes and get up close and personal with Icelandic horses. Book your tour now!

★ 5.0

“Such a fun experience! Convenient to Reykjavik and I enjoyed learning about the Icelandic Horses and the area. As a rider, I loved being able to ride in the faster group.”

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4.Icelandic Horseback Riding Including Pick up From Reykjavik

Experience the beauty of Iceland on horseback! Join our horseback riding tour, including pick up from Reykjavik. Explore the stunning landscapes and unique Icelandic culture on this unforgettable adventure.

★ 5.0

“It was very cold, but the view was fantastic! We should have prepared better with hand and foot warmers, but we had a great time! We went out and back and crossed a creek. Horses are well taken care of. Pickup from a close bus…”

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5.Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour From Vik

Experience the thrill of horse riding on a black sand beach in Vik, Iceland. Join our tour and enjoy the breathtaking views and unique adventure. Book now!

★ 4.5

“It was an amazing Icelandic horses riding experience! They are cute, adorable and gentle. The organiser will introduce you the little horses u gonna ride and tech u some basic skills at the beginning. Then you will be leaded have a walk with your designated…”

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6.Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

Embark on an unforgettable Red Lava Horse Riding Tour from Reykjavik! Experience the stunning landscapes of Iceland on horseback and create memories that will last a lifetime. Book your tour now!

★ 5.0

“My first experience riding a horse by myself. The crew are very helpful and making sure that we are all safe throughout the whole session and comfortable.”

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

Embark on a small group tour from Reykjavik to experience the Golden Circle, visit Fridheimar Farm, and meet Icelandic horses. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

★ 5.0

“The pickup is a bit drawn out and frustrating but after that hour we were in our small mini bus and ready to go. Advertised as small group there were only 9 on our trip including the 4 of us. Sindri hit a good balance…”

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8.Reykjavik: Small-Group Horse Volcano Riding Tour with Pickup

Experience a gentle horseback ride near Reykjavik with friendly Icelandic horses, stunning volcanic scenery, and personal service—all in a small-group setting.

★ 4.7

“My husband Peter loved this experience, as an experienced rider it gave him a different perspective of the Icelandic horses. Staff were excellent and readily available to answer questions ., can highly recommend this tour”

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9.Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour From Reykjavik

Experience the thrill of Viking horse riding and explore the stunning Golden Circle on a tour from Reykjavik. Discover the beauty of Iceland's landscape on this unforgettable adventure!

★ 4.5

“Loved the horses! The owner and staff great folks. The afternoon bus tour took us to some beautiful and interesting places. Our guide very knowledgeable.”

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11.From Reykjavík: Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður

Journey into the past on a Viking Horseback Tour in Hafnarfjörður from Reykjavík, where ancient mysteries and Icelandic horses await.

★ 4.9

“One of the perfect experiences for the whole trip to Iceland, among such amazing landscapes and these lovely horses - despite rainy day, it was unspeakably exciting.”

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12.From Reykjavik: Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

Lose yourself in the Icelandic landscapes and uncover the secret that makes this horse riding and Golden Circle tour a truly unforgettable experience.

★ 3.7

“The horse riding was the highlight of the tour, great place, horses, experienced staff, great ride. The Golden Circle Express however was not very enjoyable. The problem is with the 'Express'. All visits were too short especially the stop at Thingfellir where we had only…”

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13.Horseback Riding Tour in Iceland

Experience the beauty of Iceland on a horseback riding tour. Explore stunning landscapes and connect with nature on this unforgettable adventure. Book your tour today!

★ 5.0

“I had the most amazing time! I was lucky enough to ride 1-2-1 with a guide (pot luck) who was fabulous in talking me through how to ride the Tölt correctly as well as teaching me so much about the origins of the Icelandic horse,…”

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14.Ulfarsfell Mountain Private Horse-Riding Tour From Reykjavik

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Ulfarsfell Mountain on a private horse-riding tour from Reykjavik in 2024. Explore the Icelandic landscape and create unforgettable memories. Book your tour now!

★ 5.0

“Outstanding experience as an experienced rider, the horses are so sure-footed across all sorts of terrain and varying speeds. Enjoyed the tolt and galloping up hill sides and through streams. Highly recommend!”

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