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EXPLORING ICELAND - ICELAND TOUR OPERATOR
  • Our Tours
    • Exploring Iceland by bus
    • Exploring Iceland on Horseback
    • Exploring Iceland on Foot
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    • Exploring Iceland on your own
    • Exploring Iceland - Private Tours
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Meet our Guides
    • Meet our Horse Partners
    • Animal Welfare Policy
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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 2023
June 4-10  &  18-24  
July 2-8  &  16-22 & 30-5 August   
August 14-20 & 22-28  
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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 2023:  ISK 280.000.-  per person ​
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The Wild West of Iceland 
Untouched nature and Viking Sagas
Northwest & West Iceland

​Dates 2023 
June 30 - July 6 ​(Route South) 
July 28 - August 3  (Route North )
August 15 - 21 (Route South) 
August 22 - 28 (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 2023:  ISK 335.000.- per person. 

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Highland Riding Experience
Highland riding with comfort accommodation  
​North Iceland

​Dates 2023
June 25 - July 1 
July 8 - 14 & 23 - 29
August 20 - 26

 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: 14 riders
Guide: English and/or German speaking guides
Price 2023: ISK 508.900.- per person
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Löngufjörur Ride
Beach and Mountain  
West Iceland 

Dates 2023 
  July 12-19 
July 20-27 (Reverse itinerary)​
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Seven 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:  8 days / 7 nights/7 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 2023: ISK 395.000.- per person
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Wild Mountains & Hot Springs
Riding in the Landmannalaugar -
​Fjallabak Nature Reserve
​South Iceland 

Dates 2022 
July 24  -  August 1
August
7 - 15  
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8 riding days into a wild landscape on ancient trails to Landmannalaugar, a hidden valley with colorful volcanic mountains and geothermal springs.
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Type:   Multi days tour with free running herd of spare horses
Operated by: A trusted partner of Exploring Iceland
Duration:  9 days / 8 nights/ 8 riding days
Level of expertise required: Experienced riders in good physical shape only
Area:  South Iceland Highland  
Min: 6 Max: 16 guests  
Guide: English and French speaking.
Price 2022:  ISK 449.000.- 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 2022 
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 2022:  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 2022
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 2022:  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 2022 
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 2022:  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 2022
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 2022:  Depending on group size.  Please ask us for a special price for your group! info@exploringiceland.is
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Fálkastígur 2 
225 Garðabær 
​Tel:  +354-519-1555
ID: 531213-2030
VATno: 122187
info@exploringiceland.is

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Opening Hours
Monday  - Friday 
9 – 17

24 hours emergency phone number:   +354-898-8903

Exploring  Iceland  is a fully licensed Tour Operator and Travel Agency, authorised by the Icelandic Tourist Board.
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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 Guides
    • Meet our Horse Partners
    • Animal Welfare Policy
    • Environmental Policy
    • Fair Trade Policy
    • Icelandic Food
    • Facts about Iceland
    • Testimonials
  • Blog
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