​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 riders.
 ​Some of these tours are operated by Exploring Iceland, some by a trusted partner. 
Please see our handpicked comfort riding tours 

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Löngufjörur Beach ride 

Dates 2019 
 14 June-20 June
 12 Aug-18 Aug
27 Aug-2 Sept
 13 Sept-19 Sept (Northern Lights Tour)

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6 days ride on the famous Löngufjörur beach with 
beautifull views of Snæfellsjökull glacier.
Cozy farmhouse accommodation with private facilities
Also available as a 5 days/ 4 riding days tour.  
​Small groups with max. 12 guests  
 

Type: Multi day tour with spare hand horses
Duration: 7 days/6 nights/6 riding days 
Operated by: Trusted partner of Exploring Iceland 
Level of expertise required:  Experienced riders in good physical shape  
Area: West Iceland  
Max: 12 guests  
Guide: English/Dutch speaking
Price 2019:  ISK 245.000.-  

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Taste the best 
​of the northwest 

Dates 2019

 Upon request from June to September
For private groups starting with 2 riders 
We are happy to to customize this tour to your wishes! 

Horse Riding, Riding Lessons, Sagas, Volcanoes, Seals & Canyon
​- all in one tour! 
SMALL GROUP GUARANTEE! ​

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Type: Multi- day tour with daily rides 
Duration:  5 days / 5 riding days
Operated by: Exploring Iceland   
Level of expertise required:  Intermediate riders in good physical shape. 
Area: West and Northwest Iceland
Min.: 2 guests Max: 10 guests 
Guide: English 
Price 2019:  Depending on group size  

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Gullfoss & geysir riding 
self catering 

Dates 2019
Upon request​
From 2 - 6 persons​

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

Type: Riding Holiday in self-catering cottage
Duration:  3 days/2 nights/2 riding days   
Operated by: Trusted partner of Exploring Iceland 
Level of expertise required: Beginners to experienced riders in good physical shape.
Area:  South Iceland
Guide: English speaking, sometimes also German and Swedish on request.   
Price 2019:  ISK 124.100.- 
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for groups of mininum 6 riders only 
ideal for private groups

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mountain bliss 
Thórsmörk & Eyjafjallajökull 

​​Dates
Upon request for private groups 
​of minimum 6 persons

​Waterfalls, Canyons, Lava SPA, Eyjafjallajökull visitor centre and
stunning natural beauty ​

Type:   Multi days tour with spare horses running along in a herd
Duration:  3 days / 3 riding days
Operated by: Exploring Iceland   
Level of expertise required: Experienced riders in good physical shape.
Area:  South Iceland
Price: Depending on group size
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kolkuos tour
the old breeding lines 
​of the north

​Dates 
Upon request for private groups 
​of minimum 6 persons

Riding in Skagafjörður, the mecca of
​horse breeding in Iceland​
Staying with a horse breeding family​

Type:  Multi-day tour with spare horses running along in a herd
Duration:  5 days / 4 riding days
Operated by: Exploring Iceland  
Level of expertise required:  Only experienced riders in good physical shape, capable of handling powerful horses. ​
Area: Skagafjörður, North Iceland
Price: Depending on group size 
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