A horse riding tour through the south of Iceland in which you will encounter amazing landscapes on the back of a friendly Icelandic horse. You can also choose between several terrains of varying degrees of difficulty to find the level perfect for you.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Instructor: Danish, English, Icelandic
Pickup included: Pickup is available from selected hotels and pickup points in Reykjavik at 60 minutes prior to the tour start time (at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM). You will be picked up by a small bus or jeep with the local supplier's name on the side. If you have your own car, we do have parking area front of our stable, the parking is free.

Highlights

Be introduced to friendly Icelandic horses
Choose a riding path most suited to your experience
Ride through incredible natural volcanic terrain

Full description

After being collected from your Reykjavik accommodation, you will be driven to the tour starting point where you will meet with your horses. Your tour will be between 5-7 kilometers depending on the experience of the riders, with this tour suitable for beginners and those with more experience too. After setting off, you will ride along a beautiful and smooth path along the Redhills. For groups of more experienced riders, you will ride by Rauðarvatn. On both routes, you will enjoy natural riding paths and a wonderful setting for horseback riding where you will get to know these friendly Icelandic horses. Enjoy a total of 1.5-2 hours of horseback riding. You will be provided with rain clothing during your tour if required, and there will be complimentary tea and coffee on hand for your comfort. At the conclusion of your tour, you will be returned back to your accommodation in Reykjavik.

Includes

Pick-up from hotels in Reykjavik
Coffee
Wet-weather clothing
Winter jumpsuits

Food and drinks

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing
Camera
Comfortable clothes
Gloves
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Shorts
Backpacks
Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

If you require a hotel pick-up, please be ready 60 minutes before the tour starting time
If you would prefer to drive yourself to the venue, please meet 30 minutes before the tour starting time
Please dress according to the weather

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 433 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.8/5

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I had an amazing experience! I was a little nervous at first, but once I got the hang of it and control of the horse it was fabulous. The views were stunning and the staff was extremely helpful and kind. Pick up and drop off we’re super easy to navigate.

June 19, 2022

We rode the horses for about 1.5-2 hours, longer than I expected. The guides were really nice and helpful. They provide rain suits if you chose to borrow them (which I did bc it inevitably rained). Be prepared to trot with your horse (not as fast as a gallop but not walking either, like a jog). The third trot was the best bc I knew what to expect by then.

June 17, 2022

We only came on this trip as our original tour was cancelled but now we’re so glad we did! The price was reasonable in comparison to other prices in Reykjavik and it was so much fun. The tour guides were lovely & the views we past were beautiful. This was my first time riding a horse so it’s definitely suitable for beginners

June 9, 2022

Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

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