our best hotel riding tours

 Experience the magic tölt during the day and stay at the best hotels at night.
 Enjoy fantastic Icelandic local food and wine in the evening and bring back adventurous stories to tell at home.
Visit all the major sights in the saddle and ride into the remote highland wilderness.
​Not forgetting to mention that extra bit of luxury while relaxing in the open air hot tub of your cozy accommodation.
Micro groups of max. 6 guests and min.of 2 guests!  
Ideal for private tours
All of these tours are operated by Exploring Iceland   ​​

If you are travelling on your own and want a bit of a luxury, you can choose your own private horse buddy 
Please see our program:  YOUR PRIVATE HORSE BUDDY 

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 HOrse riding tours with hotel accommodation 
with breakfast and (picnic) lunch 

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borgarnes beach and mountain 
​off the beaten tracks 

Dates 2019
June: 21 - 23 & 28 - 30 
July : 12 - 14 
Friday - Sunday 
Other dates upon request! ​
Riding for two days on a beautiful beach 
and one day across a mountain 
Overnight at 3 star hotel with outdoor jacuzzi and a golf course
Micro groups of max. 6 guests

Type:   Multi - day tour with spare hand horses
Duration:  3 days / 3 riding days / 2 nights 
Operated by: Exploring Iceland
Level of expertise required:  Medium experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  West Iceland
Min: 2 guests  Max: 6 guests 

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BlacK lava and green valleys 
Riding secrets of reykjavik´s backyard

Dates 2019 
May to September upon request  
Choice of comfort or luxury hotel 
Also bookable without accommodation

Tölt with us during the day through an exciting landscape
​made up of pseudocaters, glittering lakes and salmon rivers. 
Micro groups of max. 4 guests
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Type:   Multi days tour with spare hand horses
Duration:  4 days / 3 nights/ 4 riding days
Operated by: Exploring Iceland
​Level of expertise required:  Medium experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  Reykjavík secret surroundings  
​Min: 2 guests Max: 4 guests. 

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southern comfort 
Remote Wilderness Tour with Hotel Accommodation​

Dates 2019
July  8-11 & 19 - 22 & 22-25
August 12–15 & 19-22 
Monday - Thursday
Other dates upon request
Lovely countryside riding and into the wilderness, 
crossing rivers and authentic lunch at a museum! 

Overnight at 3 star hotel with outdoor bar and  jacuzzi 
Micro groups of max. 6 guests ​

Type:   Multi - day tour with spare hand horses
Duration:  4 days / 3 nights / 4 riding days
​Operated by: Exploring Iceland
Level of expertise required:  Medium experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  South Iceland
Min: 2 guests  Max: 6 guests (private groups upon request) ​

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tolt with glacier view 
West Iceland 

​Dates 2019
May 30 - June 2 Ascension Day Weekend 
June 6 - 9 Pentecost (Whitsunday) Weekend 
July: 11 - 14 & 25 - 28
August: 15 - 18 & 22 - 25 ​
Thursday to Sunday
Other dates upon request
Glaciers, waterfall, hot springs and Krauma SPA
Choice of 3 or 4 star hotel
Optional tours to Ice and Lava caves! 
Micro groups of max. 6 guests ​

Type:   Multi - day tour with spare hand horses
Duration:  4 days / 3 nights/ 4 riding days
​Operated by: Exploring Iceland
Level of expertise required:  Medium experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  West Iceland 
Min: 2 guests  Max: 6 guests (private groups upon request) 

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riding the rift valley 
in between the continents   

Dates 2019
June:  27 - 1 July 
July:  11 - 15 
August: 1 - 5 
Thursday - Monday 

Stunning ride along volcano, lava, rift valley 
all on great riding trails
Choice of 3 or 4 star hotel
Micro groups of max. 6 guests ​

Sheep Round up 
​south iceland

​Dates 2019
 September 11 – 14  

Private Luxury Sheep Round Up tour
with hotel accommodation 



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Type:   Multi - day tour with spare hand horses and loose herd
Duration:  5 days / 4 nights / 5 riding days
​Operated by: Exploring Iceland
Level of expertise required:  Experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  South Iceland
Min: 2 guests  Max: 6 guests

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 Type: Multi day tour with spare hand hores
Operated by: Exploring Iceland  
Duration:   4 days /  3 nights/  4 riding days
Level of expertise required:  Experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  South Iceland
Min: 2 guests  Max: 4 guests

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Southern Highlights
riding between hotels  

Dates 2019
Dates only upon request for private groups

The famous Golden Circle with
hotel accommodation!
Including Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall.
Overnight in cozy country hotels

Micro groups of max. 6 guests ​​

Type:   Multi - day tour with spare hand horses
Duration:  5 days / 4 nights / 5 riding days
​Operated by: Exploring Iceland
Level of expertise required:  Medium experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  South Iceland
Min: 2 guests  Max: 6 guests (larger groups upon request)​ 

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private riding tours with full board 
Rooms with shared facilities 

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Tölt with glacier view south
​at private lodge

Dates 2019
June - September upon request for private tours
​Min:  2 riders

Riding in the breathtaking Fljótshlíð area.
Accommodation at a private lodge
​with stunning view 
 

Type:   Multi- day tour with spare hand horses
Duration:  4 days / 4 riding days
Operated by: Exploring Iceland
Level of expertise required:  Medium to experienced riders in good physical shape
Area:  South Iceland 

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tölt and trails
Farm STAY  

Dates 2018 & 2019 
All year round upon request
Min:  2 riders

Cozy farm stay with daily rides
​from the farm grounds.
For beginners and experienced alike
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Type:   Daily riding tours up to 5 hours each day 
Operated by: Trusted partner of Exploring Iceland
Duration:  Minimum 3 nights 
Level of expertise required: All levels. Beginners and experienced riders alike. 
Area:  South Iceland
Season: All year - Upon request. 
Min: 2 pax / Max: 10 pax

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