Most reviewed Horseback Riding Tours in South Region
5.0Icelandic HorseWorld(452 reviews) - Fantastic "Under the Volcano" day ride Horseback Riding Tours
"Under the Volcano" day ride Visited in July 2021 for a day ride as an experienced rider and had a lovely time. My horse Bassi was very sweet and responsive, with easy and comfortable tölt. The path along the river offered beautiful views out over the countryside and to the volcanoes and glaciers in the distance. My ride was led by Annika, who was very friendly and knowledgable. The stable and equipment all looked well maintained, and the horses are clearly well cared for and loved. Definitely recommend!See more..
5.0Solhestar(393 reviews) - AN ABSOLUTE MUST DO WHEN IN ICELAND Horseback Riding Tours
My and my friend booked the trip and I was a little scared as I never rode before. We got picked up from our hotel by 2 lovely guides- Danish ladies,which was helpful as we didn't need to worry about transportation and could enjoy the whole experience. Once we arrived we received protective gear and they helped up getting on the horses and gave us instructions. The horses were absolutely amazing! My little Biggie was such a sweetheart and even though I never done it before I felt safe and enjoyed the beautiful tril.Both guides were extremely helpful and kept checking on us to ensure we are ok and we even stopped for pictures. It was an over 2 hours trip and I was absolutely frozen and never felt such cold in my life but all worth it ! On return we got to spend some more time with the horses and received hot beverages to warm up. Overall the experience is worth the money and it's just gotta be done !See more..
5.0Riding Tours South Iceland(370 reviews) - If you do nothing else in Iceland, do this! Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours
This is the best horse riding I have ever had on a borrowed horse. If you ride, but have never ridden an Icelandic you must try it, and no-where I’ve been has matched Riding Tours South Iceland. The horses are in beautiful condition, and my mount was very light, willing and easy to ride. The Icelandic saddle was comfortable and very secure. I was loaned a warm waterproof overall. The scenery was spectacular. But the icing on the cake was the Tolt, the gait that is unique to the Icelandic horse that is a very fast and comfortable walk that covers the ground effortlessly. My next horse will definitely be an Icelandic! I only did a 1 hour tour, but still saw some wonderful scenery. I strongly recommend you book by phone and be honest with your experience so they can match you to a suitable horse. Whenever possible they keep groups separate. I was lucky enough to have 1 to 1. See more..
5.0Vík Horse Adventure(270 reviews) - Very Cool - Horseback Riding on Black Sand Beach Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Horseback Riding Tours
Scenic riding tours on the beautiful black sand beach of Vík, South Iceland, with our wonderful Icelandic Horses. Please note we have a weight limit of 100kg / 220lb, and riders must be aged 10 . We ask you to arrive at the stable 15 minutes before departure. We offer easy-going rides perfectly suited for beginners and people who don’t go horse riding often, but we welcome riders of all abilities. Our horses are friendly and sure-footed, perfect to enjoy the wild Icelandic terrain. The tours are mostly at walking speed, but for those who are capable there is the chance to try some tölt, the special gait of the Icelandic horse.See more..
Nupshestar – Riding Tours offer a horse rental and horse riding tours in South Iceland. In offer are short riding tours and a few days riding tours in Thjorsa Valley. We welcome any kind of experience riders. We also offer custom tours for all kind of groups.See more..
4.5Alhestar Horse Rental and Tours(167 reviews) - Horseback ride through Iceland like no other Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Horseback Riding Tours • Day Trips
What a spectacular ride! Ali picked us up from our Airbnb in Reykjavik (for an extra fee, cheaper than taking a taxi for our group of 4) and brought us to their property where the horses were all ready for our two hour ride. They took us through fields and a black sand beach where we all experienced the 5 gaits of the Icelandic horse. The horses were easy to maneuver and ride and beautiful with easygoing personalities. When we came back we all had coffee, tea, juice, biscuits and he brought out a tub of candy to snack on before Ali drove us back to the city. Highly recommend to everyone! We had to pay cash onsite because the website didn’t work when we tried to book, but they were quick to respond to my emails and had everything prepared ahead of time.See more..
A UNIQUE ATTRACTION CLOSE TO REYKJAVIK Visiting The Icelandic Horse Park, you will be introduced to the unique story of the Icelandic horse, its distinctive features, and its important role in Icelandic history and culture. You will also enjoy great Icelandic food at the restaurant. Our 45-minute show, Legends of Slepnir, employs large-scale multimedia and special effects to weave together history, old Norse mythology, and exhibition riding to demonstrate the Icelandic horse's beauty and uniqueness. The result is a magical theatrical experience that emphasizes the Icelandic horse's special features and pays tribute to its historical relationship with humans throughout Iceland's history. At the end of the show we offer a behind the scenes guided walking tour through our equestrian facility with knowledgeable local guides. You will visit the barn and backstage of our horse theatre to see our operation in action. Then you will meet the horses up close and see how they each have their own unique characteristics.See more..
5.0Hella Horse Rental(147 reviews) - Best ride!! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Gear Rentals • Horseback Riding Tours
Hella Horse Rental offers unique and personal tours in a stunning landscape. We offer 1, 2 and 3 hour tours. The tours are suitable for beginners to expert riders. Kids from the age of 6 can join the 1 hour tour. Kids age 3-6 years old can join our special kids tour where they get to be walked on a horse for 20 minutes.See more..
Ride horses on the seashore in Iceland. Located just outside the picturesque seaside town of Eyrarbakki, the ride takes you out of the village and along the seashore. This family-run place specializes in small group tours suitable for all ages and experience levels. Fun for the whole family! Enjoy the beautiful Icelandic horse in a scenic environment.See more..
How did we get so lucky? My daughter & I love Iceland and ride Icelandics frequently. This is our 5th time in the country (we came for Landsmót) and I can honestly say this was the best private riding experience ever. This farm is owned by legendary champion Siggi Sig, and his horses & staff did not disappoint! Our guide Katharina was beyond kind, patient and knowledgeable. The tour itself was in lush valleys, hills and rivers, full of tölting, cantering, galloping and even flying pace…we can’t wait to come back this week! Takk fyrir!See more..
5.0Skalakot(51 reviews) - Perfect visit for family and friends and even couples to enjoy relaxation. The food was amazing and the service as-well. Spent 2-3 hours Horseback Riding Tours
This experience was perfect, the facilities fitted my family very well, we had access to the hot tub and the sauna. The horseback riding was awe-inspiring, the views that they showed and the lakes we went through were really good, the horses were very well behaved as-well. The service and catering was perfect, the waitress and bartender was extremely nice and took care of each of our needs and showed us around and made sure we had a perfect stay.See more..
5.0Lyngfell Stables(34 reviews) - Must do experience. Horseback Riding Tours
This was the most beautiful seaside/cliff side ride I have ever taken. It was glorious to ride along the cliffs and down to the black sand beach on the Icelandic horses. My boy, moon, in English was well behaved. The stable owners spoke English very well and gave good instructions. The price was reasonable. This is a must do.See more..
5.0Hekluhestar(28 reviews) - Ride of a lifetime! Spent More than 3 hours Horseback Riding Tours
If you love horses and nature - you simply have to go! I would say this trip is to great to put into words, if you're a horse-person (doesn't have to be Icelandic horses you're use to riding) and you enjoy the wilds, this is something you really should let yourself experience. Riding in the beautiful Icelandic highland, in the Hekla area is just amazing, and with Hekluhestar you get the family-closeness as a free bonus ;) And the extra horses running free with you riding is so so special! I went for the 6 and the 8 days, and both trips are great, I liked the 8-days best, simply because its longer, and I never wanted to stop :) I also took the shorter trip around the farm, and that was great too. The horses are so strong, durable and incredible characters, so easy to fall in love with. Not coming back is simply not an option for me ;DSee more..
Solvangur in South Iceland is a family run horse breeding farm where people can meet the Icelandic horse by visiting the stable, the farms Stable Cafe, horse souvenir shop and/or take riding lessons. If guests would like to stay for a few nights at the peaceful countryside, there are cottages available. Visit Solvangur and become acquainted with the great Icelandic horses and their trainers.See more..
5.0Perluhestar(21 reviews) - Best horseback riding experience - of many Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Horseback Riding Tours
We are a family that run a small family business. Our horses are well trained and well taken care of. We want to give you the best experience that is possible. You control the speed and we do everything for you. See you in our stable Perluhestar.See more..
4.5Dyrholaey Riding tours(17 reviews) - A magical ride against a beautiful backdrop Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Horseback Riding Tours
A small family run horse rental available for those who would like to experience the world famous Icelandic horse on our private black beach. Tolting along black sand with off-shore views of Vestmanneyjar, fresh sea and glacier air while mounted on the horses of Vikings is a guaranteed unique experience. Miđ Hvoll is 170km away from the capital Reykjavik and easily located just off the highway.See more..
4.5Áshestar(16 reviews) - Best thing to do in Iceland! Spent 1-2 hours Horseback Riding Tours
Ashestar offer 1 – 1 ½ hour long riding tours in beautiful nature along the river Hvita. For guests that are not up for a riding tour but want to get to know the Icelandic horse we offer 20 minutes of riding with someone from our staff leading the horse. Suitable for both inexperienced as well as experienced riders and so a visit to Ashestar is an excellent entertainment for everyone.See more..
4.5Visit Westman Islands - Day Tours(15 reviews) - Cold, windy, rainy but worth it Historical & Heritage Tours • Bike Tours • Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours
We came with the boat on a windy day. Made the tour of the Island and visited the beautiful museum. Modern and interesting. However due to stormy and high seas the ship was rerouted to embark at Landeyjahofn. Our coach was forewarned and waiting for us .See more..
5.0GobbiGobb Horse Center(7 reviews) - Horseback ridin at a real Icelandic farm Scavenger Hunts • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours
Real Icelandic experience. Beautyful countryside by the black sandy coast. The owner is super fliendly and the horses are so nice and pleasant to ride. I love everything about this place ❤️See more..
5.0Horse rental Ytri-Skógar(5 reviews) - Best horseback riding experience Private Tours • Horseback Riding Tours • Day Trips
We booked on the phone a ride just earlier on the day based on a recommendation from another riding guide. We did a ride with the amazing guide Thorsten (sorry for misspelling). There was just three of us and the route was planned according to our wishes. Ride was a two hours of walking, tölting and galloping. We crossed many streams and rivers. We saw two amazing waterfalls. We are not that experienced rides but the level was perfect for us. This ride was not for first time riders but I think they could adjust for that too. Thank you for the best riding experience we’ve had! See more..
5.0Hella Horses(4 reviews) - The best horses in Hella Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gear Rentals • Horseback Riding Tours
Past ravishing waterfalls, Through ancient lava sand landscapes, Across rivers of sagas, Through a rare Icelandic forrest, Tölting through the Icelandic weather - We have tour for you!See more..
5.0Herridarholl(3 reviews) - Amazing horseback ride and they have beautiful guest houses Spent 1-2 hours Horseback Riding Tours
I found them through VRBO and was stayed in their lovely 2-bedroom guesthouse overlooking the lake and their horse and lamb pasture. It was secluded and beautiful. The last day we booked a one-hour horse ride and Emma took us on a lovely ride. We only take horse rides on vacations, but these were the best behaved and happiest horses I have ever had the pleasure of riding. They are the breed unique to Iceland. Emma was a wonderful guide and they provided us with rain gear when the it started to rain right before the ride. It was all amazing and by far the highlight of our stay.See more..
My daughter had a private riding lesson and fantastic interaction with the horse and instructor. As an experienced rider, she didn't want to just do a trail ride and this was exactly what she wanted she was looking for in learning and experiencing the unique gait of this breed. Highly recommended.See more..
4.0Efstidalur Horse Rental(1 review) - Very Good 2 hour horseback ride to waterfall Spent 2-3 hours Horseback Riding Tours We emailed to book a private horseback ride to the waterfall in advance, but it seems like you could also arrive & book. The terrain is mountain & lots of trees, but the two hours with the icelandic horse and guide were really lovely! You can also stay here, eat ice cream here, and eat lunch here...we highly recommend the skyr burger, see our separate review of the restaurant. It's fun to eat ice cream at the table looking out the windows at the cows chomping their hay!See more..
5.0River Horses(1 review) - Custom horse trip from Nicehostel Seljaland to Gljúfrafoss. Spent More than 3 hours Horseback Riding Tours
Eyjalín & Róbert were amazing! They helped me to organize my engagement. A lot of providers turned down my request but they well excited as well as I was. They were very professional and we were well looked after. Eyja took amazing photos of us and even dared to go inside the waterfall to take the best shot. Even though we were not very experience riders the horses were very calm and easy to ride. They have some beautiful horses! If you are looking for a proper Icelandic horse experience look no further but River Horses. We will be coming back for a 3 day tour next year!See more..
Man merkt wieviel Herzblut dieses Junge Pärchen in seine Touren steckt: die über 100 Reitpferde werden passend zum jeweiligen Reiter ausgesucht und auch ansonsten wird versucht alle möglichst happy zu machen :) zwar nicht billig aber wirklich was besonderes das man nicht nur als zahlender Kunde sondern als Mensch gesehen wird!See more..
We are horse and sheep farmers located in the middle of nowhere, yet only 20min drive from Hella. There is a 8000 years old lava field to our west, the famous Hekla volcano hovering over us in east and the beautiful Ranga river half surrounding us in south. We would be happy to take you and your friends for a 1-5 hour riding tour. F.ex. by the banks of the river and through the lava field.See more..
