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EXPLORING ICELAND
  • Our Tours
    • Exploring Iceland by bus
    • Exploring Iceland on Horseback
    • Exploring Iceland on Foot
    • Exploring Iceland by Car
    • Exploring Iceland on your own
    • Exploring Iceland - Private Tours
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Meet our horse partners
    • Exploring Iceland Guides
    • Animal Welfare Policy
    • Environmental Policy
    • Fair Trade Policy
    • Icelandic Food on our tours
    • FAQ
    • Facts about Iceland
    • Testimonials
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Horse Riding Tours
​in Iceland

Our hand-picked Authentic tours

Adventurous multi-day riding tours with a herd of free horses running along.
​Riding like the Icelanders across the highland!  
Mainly sleeping bag accommodation in rustic mountain huts and guesthouses
and authentic mountain atmosphere in the evening.  
Only for experienced riders in good physical shape.
Some of these rides are operated by Exploring Iceland, some by a trusted partner. 

Southern Highland Riding Adventure​
North of Tindfjallajökull Glacier 
South Iceland

​Dates 2020
June 15 - 21 / 29 - July 5 
July 20 - 26
August 17 - 23
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Exploring the fascinating world of the remote highland between Mt. Hekla and Tindfjalljökull Glacier
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Type: Multi - days tour with a free running herd of spare horses
Operated by: A trusted partner of Exploring Iceland
Duration:  7 days /6 nights/5 riding days
Level of expertise required: Experienced riders only in good physical shape
Area:  South Iceland
Min: 4 riders  Max: 8 riders
Guide: English speaking
Price 2020:  ISK 225.000.-  per person ​
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The Wild West of Iceland 
Untouched nature and Viking Sagas
Northwest & West Iceland

Dates 2020 
June 19 - 25 ​(Route South)
July 21 - 27 (Return Route North) 
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Charming deep valleys, incredible mountain views,
beach ride and a rich Saga history  
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Type:   Multi - days tour with a free running herd of spare horses
Operated by: A trusted partner of Exploring Iceland
Duration:  7 days /6 nights/6 riding days 
Level of expertise required:  Experienced riders only in good physical shape
Area:  West Iceland
Max:  12 guests
Guide: German and English speaking
Price 2020:  ISK 290.000.- per person 
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Highland Riding Experience
A taste of highland riding with comfort acco.  
​North Iceland

Dates 2020
July: 6 - 12
July 29 - August 4

 Riding through the wilderness of the Icelandic highlands, with stunning views of the glaciers
​Hofsjökull and Langjökull 
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Type:   Multi days tour with spare horses running along in a herd
Operated by: A trusted partner of Exploring Iceland
Duration:  7 days /6 nights /6 riding days
Level of expertise required: Only experienced riders in good physical shape.
Area:  North Iceland
Min:  6 riders
Max: 12 riders
Guide: English and/or German speaking guides
Price 2020:  ISK 398.000.- 
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Löngufjörur Ride
Beach and Mountain  
West Iceland 

Dates 2020 
 June 26 - July 4
July:  12 - 20  (Reverse itinerary)​

8 fascinating riding days along the famous beaches of Snæfellsnes Peninsula and across the mountains
with glacier view!
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Type:   Multi - days tour with a free running herd of spare horses
Operated by: A trusted partner of Exploring Iceland Tour
Duration:  9 days / 8 nights/8 riding days
Level of expertise required:  Experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  Snæfellsnes Peninsula - West Iceland
Min: Guaranteed departures
Max: 12 guests
Guide: English and German speaking
Prices 2020: ISK 395.000 per person
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If none of these rides or dates suits your wishes please contact us
via info@exploringiceland.is and we will find the perfect tour for you with one of our partners! 


TOURS FOR PRIVATE GROUPS ONLY 

Dates upon request only 

Mountain Madness 
with accommodation in Náttúra Yurtel 

Dates 2020 
Upon request for private groups

Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir National Park. Mountain rides with loose herd of spare horse and stay 4 nights in genuine cozy Mongolian yurts at Kjóastaðir farm 
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Type:   Multi - days tour with handhorses and a free running herd with daily 4-5 hours rides
Operated by: Trusted partner of Exploring Iceland 

Duration:  5 days / 4 nights/5 riding days
Level of expertise required:  Medium experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  South Iceland
​Price 2020:  Depending on group size.  Please ask us for a special price for your group! info@exploringiceland.is

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Wonders of the Highland
Kerlingafjöll - Laxárgljúfur canyon

Dates 2020
Upon request for private groups

​Truly adventurous ride with glacier views,
​along canyons and
​bathing in natural springs
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Type:   Multi days tour with spare horses running along in a herd
Operated by: Trusted partner of Exploring Iceland
Duration:  7 days / 6 nights/ 7 riding days
Level of expertise required: Only experienced riders in good physical shape.
Area: Highlands of Iceland
Guide: English speaking, other languages upon request
​Price 2020:  Depending on group size.  Please ask us for a special price for your group! info@exploringiceland.is

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Across Iceland 
Kjölur trail - towards the north

 ​Dates 2020 
Upon request 
Only for private groups of min 6 riders


Adventurous ride across Iceland on historical routes along huge glaciers and through lava fields
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Type:   Multi days tour with spare horses running along in a herd
Duration:  8 days / 7 riding days
Level of expertise required: Only experienced riders in good physical shape.
Area:  Across Iceland  
​Price 2020:  Depending on group size.  Please ask us for a special price for your group! info@exploringiceland.is
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Across Iceland 
​Kjölur trail - towards the south

 ​Dates 2020
Upon request 
Only for private groups of min 6 riders


Adventurous ride across Iceland on historical routes along huge glaciers and through lava fields
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Type:   Multi days tour with spare horses running along in a herd
Duration:  7 days / 6 riding days
Level of expertise required: Only experienced riders in good physical shape.
Area:  Across Iceland
​Price 2020:  Depending on group size.  Please ask us for a special price for your group! info@exploringiceland.is
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The seven wonders
of South iceland

 ​Dates 2020 
Upon request 
Only for private groups of min 6 riders

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Wonderful highland tour in the remote
wilderness south of
Kerlingarfjöll mountain range.
 
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Type:   Multi - day tour with spare horses running along in a herd
Duration:  8 days / 6 riding days
Level of expertise required:  Only experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  South Iceland
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Price 2020:  Depending on group size.  Please ask us for a special price for your group! info@exploringiceland.is
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Landmannalaugar
Fjallabak

​Dates 2020 
Upon request 
Only for private groups of min 6 riders


Riding tour to Fjallabak
​("Behind the Mountains") with stunning scenery and bathing in Landmannalaugar
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​​Type:   Multi days tour with a free running herd   
Duration: Your group´s choice 
Level of expertise required: ONLY experienced riders in good physical shape.
Area:  South Iceland
Price 2020:  Depending on group size.  Please ask us for a special price for your group! info@exploringiceland.is

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  • Our Tours
    • Exploring Iceland by bus
    • Exploring Iceland on Horseback
    • Exploring Iceland on Foot
    • Exploring Iceland by Car
    • Exploring Iceland on your own
    • Exploring Iceland - Private Tours
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Meet our horse partners
    • Exploring Iceland Guides
    • Animal Welfare Policy
    • Environmental Policy
    • Fair Trade Policy
    • Icelandic Food on our tours
    • FAQ
    • Facts about Iceland
    • Testimonials
  • Blog