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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 Guides
    • Meet our Horse Partners
    • Animal Welfare Policy
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    • Fair Trade Policy
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    • FAQ
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Horse Riding Tours
​in Iceland

Our Favorite Horse Riding Tours
(this is how we love to spend our pastime)   
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We specialize in high quality
small group tours and private tours

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Our signature tours are our luxury Hotel Stay Riding Tours with micro groups of only   2-4 guests, fascinating itineraries and lovely authentic country hotels which do not come short of true comfort and delicious Icelandic cuisine! These tours offer a very personal touch where our guests are true riding partners and the course of travel is created around the wishes and expectations of our guests. Non-riding travel companions are always welcome along and we are happy to create a bespoke itinerary for them. 

We also offer a few other riding tours in cooperation with handpicked local partners to cater for shorter rides, highland rides, farm stays, riding lessons and special tours. All of our partners operate their tours in their home region where they know each and every mountain, creek and canyon. They are our local experts and know the hidden gems you don´t read about in guidebooks and​ they know the tales, songs and stories associated with every trail.

Last but not least - we love to create bespoke itineraries for private tours from small to larger groups with sightseeing, food experiences, lessons and other activities! 

​Horseback Riding in Iceland is a thrilling adventure
not be beaten by anything 
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        WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU
​IN THE SADDLE! 
 

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One day Riding tours 
from Reykjavík and around Iceland 

Have you met the Icelandic Horse? Enjoying horseback riding and the beautiful Icelandic countryside is a perfect combination - even for complete beginners. Day tours and short multi-day tours. It is a perfect and authentic activity for families, couples and small groups of friends. Choose from tours for novices, intermediate and experienced riders.​
​Small group tours!​
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Hotel stay Riding tours
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Experience the magic tölt during the day in true micro groups of 2-4 riders and stay at lovely bespoke country hotels at night. Fascinating itineraries take you to all the major sights and into the remote highland wilderness. Not forgetting to mention that extra bit of luxury while relaxing at the bar or in the open air hot tub of your cozy hotel accommodation!  
Small group tours with ​​​min 2 riders​ / max 4 riders 

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Comfortable Riding Tours
Multi day tours from farms

Perfect way to really get to know the  Icelandic Horse 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. ​
Small group tours!  
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Authentic Riding Tours
Multi day tours into the highland 

Adventurous multi-day riding tours with a herd of free horses running along. Mainly basic sleeping bag accommodation in mountain huts and guesthouses. Enjoy the authentic
​mountain atmosphere in the evening.  
Only for experienced riders.
Small group tours! ​

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Winter Riding Tours
October - December & February - April 

The main training season in Iceland is during the winter until spring time, from January to June in Iceland. We offer rides for experts and beginners!
​Why not take your non-riding spouse along?  
Personal and friendly accommodation at several farms around the country.  Although we cannot guarantee the Northern Lights - they will definitely be an unforgettable experience!  
Micro and private group tours!​​
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Special Riding Tours
Family - Women only - Knitting etc ​

Here you can find all our special tours. Have a look at the Family Adventure Riding tour designed for kids who love horses or get inspired by our tailor made tours for small groups such
Women- only tours with riding lessons and trail riding
and our wonderful Riding & Knitting ideas for
​your horse loving handicraft group!  
​​​Micro group tours and private tours!

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Riding Lessons
Learn to ride the tölt

We offer several possibilities for professional riding courses either in Reykjavík or in the countryside. Ideal for those who want to learn a bit more about the tölt and the Icelandic way of riding before going on a longer tour. Stay as a guest on a horse farm with insight into the daily work of the Icelandic horse trainers.  
Also in combination with multi day leisure rides.  
We only use fully licensed instructors. 
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Round Up Riding Tours
Sheep & Horses

It just could not get more more authentic and Icelandic! Can you imagine seeing hundreds of horses or thousands of sheep running down from the highland where they have just spent their summer?  We encourage you to take part in the rounding up, the herding, separating and last but not least - in the celebrating!
Have a look at our Sheep Round & Horse Round Tours. 
The ​Northern Lights come as a bonus! ​​

useful information
our partners
Why ride with us?
the icelandic horse
Testimonials
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Stay on a Horse Farm
and go riding

​If you are a horse person with young children or still a novice in the saddle, a farm stay would be a great option. Short daily rides on friendly and well behaved horses available - even for smaller children. Lots of cuddly animals to feed, pet and love on the premises too. Guesthouses and self catering cottages available. Stay with one of our horse successful horse breeders and trainers and get to know authentic Icelandic Farm life! 
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Our Tours

Exploring Iceland ...
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​by Bus 

on Horseback
on Foot 
by Car
 
​on your own
 
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Covid 19 information regarding our tours 

Exploring Iceland

Fálkastígur 2 
225 Garðabær 
​Tel:  +354-519-1555
ID: 531213-2030
VATno: 122187
info@exploringiceland.is

​Terms and Conditions 
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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Exploring Iceland  has an extensive safety plan as required by
​Icelandic law for its tours
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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 on our tours
    • FAQ
    • Facts about Iceland
    • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Deutsch
  • Islenska