​Our favorite Comfortable Rides

The perfect way to really get to know the  Icelandic Horse on a riding tour in Iceland without sacrificing your comfort.
Daily 4-6 hours rides with hand-horses or a herd of free running horses with overnight stays on local farms and guesthouses
in double rooms with shared facilities.  Great for intermediate and experienced riders.
 Or combine horse back riding with individual sightseeing on our popular Comfort Self drive tours for Horse Lovers! 
 ​Some of these tours are operated by Exploring Iceland, some by a trusted partner. 

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Black Lava and Green Valleys
The riding secrets of Reykjavik backyard

Dates 2021
May  28 -30 
June  4 - 6 
Friday - Sunday 
Other dates upon request
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Tölting through exciting landscape
​made up of pseudocraters, glittering lakes and salmon rivers.
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Accommodation at 3 star hotel - Superior rooms
​Micro groups of max. 4 guests

Type:   Multi day tour with daily rides
Duration:  3 days / 2 nights/ 3 riding days
Operated by: Exploring Iceland
​Level of expertise required:  Medium experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  Backyard of Reykjavík  
​Min: 2 guests Max: 4 guests. 
Price 2021 per person:  ISK ​160.000.- 

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Volcano View
Riding adventure in the vicinity of Mt Hekla

Dates 2021
May 31 -  June 4 
June 7 - 11 & 14 - 18 

Spring awakening in South Iceland
Riding, hiking and sightseeing during Icelandic springtime  when nature prepares for the summer


Sleeping bag accommodation at the farm 
​Min:  4 persons / Max: 9 person

Type:  Multi day tour with daily rides 
Duration: 5 days/ 4 nights /3 riding days  
Operated by: Trusted partner of Exploring Iceland 
Area:  South Iceland 
​​Level of expertise required:  Medium experienced riders in good physical shape
Min. 4 riders  Max. 9 riders  
​Price 2021 per person:  ISK ​306.000.-

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Mountains and Beaches 
of Snæfellnes peninsula

Dates 2021
June 12 - 19 & 26 - July 3  
July 3 - 10 & 24 - 31 
August ​7 - 14 & 21 - 28 ​

Riding along the mountains of Snæfellsnes peninsula, through red lava and on the golden beach Löngufjörur is simply unforgettable.  ​
Accommodation in made up beds at the farm

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Type: Multi- day tour with daily rides 
Duration:  8 days / 7 nights / 6 riding days
Operated by:  Trusted partner of Exploring Iceland   
Level of expertise required: Experienced riders 
Area: West Iceland 
Max: 18 guests 
Guide: English speaking 
Price 2021 per person:  Please contact us for prices! 

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Mountains and Rivers 
along forgotten trails of the North

Dates 2021
Dates upon request
You choose your preferred date! 
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Climbing up and down narrow valleys and canyons, cross a river countless times and enjoy smooth tölt on grassy paths. 
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Accommodation at cozy cottages 
Min. 2 persons​
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Type: Multi- day tour with daily rides 
Duration:  4 days / 3 nights / 3 riding days
Operated by:  Trusted partner of Exploring Iceland   
Level of expertise required: Experienced riders 
Area: North Iceland 
Min: 2 guests 
Guide: English speaking 
Price 2021 per person:   ISK 119.000.- 

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The Wild East
East Iceland

Dates 2020
June:  3 - 9
June: 10 - 16
June: 17 - 23 
August:  19 - 25 

Explore the stunning wilderness  of the East. Roaming wild reindeer, deep canyons, glacial rivers and beautiful forests. All nights spent at the unique Wilderness Center with Wilderness SPA! 

Type: Multi- day tour with daily rides 
Duration:  7 days / 6 nights / 6 riding days
Operated by:  Trusted partner of Exploring Iceland   
Level of expertise required:  Intermediate riders in good physical shape. 
Area: East Iceland 
Min: 2 guests Max: 8 guests 
Guide: English speaking 
Price 2020: ISK 259.500.- per person  
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Comfort Self Drive Tours for Horse Lovers 

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Gullfoss & Geysir for Horse Lovers 
Self Drive  - South Iceland 

 Dates 2022 
Your choice - All year  
Upon request for 2 - 4 guests per car 

Ideal way to combine sightseeing with some
​fun adventure on horseback!
With cozy guesthouse accommodation​

Type: Self drive holiday with horse back riding 
Duration:  4 days/3 nights/ at least one riding tour    
Operated by:  Exploring Iceland and trusted partners 
Level of expertise required: Beginners to experienced riders in good physical shape.
Area:  South Iceland
Price 2021: starting from ISK 61.900 per person 

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Around Iceland in the Saddle
Self Drive - Around Iceland 

Dates 2021 
Your choice - May to September
Upon request for 2 - 4 guests per car 

Great way to travel around Iceland
​with your family or friends 
and ride the Icelandic Horse in every part of Iceland! 

Type: Self drive holiday with horse back riding 
Duration:  14 days/13 nights/ your choice or riding    
Operated by:  Exploring Iceland and trusted partners 
Level of expertise required: Beginners to experienced riders in good physical shape.
Area:  Around Iceland
Price 2021: starting from ISK 199.900.- per person 

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For private groups only (min. of 6 riders) 

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Mountain Madness 
Staying in Yurtel or Guesthouse
​South Iceland

Dates 
Upon request for private groups 
​of minimum 6 persons

Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir National Park. Mountain rides with loose herd of spare horse and stay 4 nights in
​genuine cozy Mongolian yurts.

Type:   Multi - days tour with hand-horses and a free running herd 
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 2021:  Depending on group size.  Please ask us for a special price for your group! info@exploringiceland.is​

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Skagafjörður Adventure
The old breeding lines 
​of the North

Dates 
Upon request for private groups 
​of minimum 6 persons

This tour is ideal for all Icelandic Horse Lovers that have a
​profound interest in breeding and the old breeding lines of Skagafjörður 

Type:  Multi-day tour with spare horses running along in a herd
Duration:  5 days /4 nights/4 riding days
Operated by: Exploring Iceland  
Level of expertise required:  Only experienced riders in good physical shape
Area: Skagafjörður, North Iceland
Price 2021:  Depending on group size.  Please ask us for a special price for your group! info@exploringiceland.is​

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