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EXPLORING ICELAND - ICELAND TOUR OPERATOR
  • 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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Riding Lessons 
​in Iceland

Riding Lessons 

We offer several possibilities for professional riding courses either in Reykjavík or in the countryside. Ideal for those you who want to learn a bit more about the tölt and the Icelandic way of riding before going 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 offer fully licensed instructors. 

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Riding lessons - Reykjavík 

Included: Horse, helmet and 70 min with a riding instructor. 
Please note: Transfer to/from the stables is not included but can be arranged. 
Duration:  70 minutes.   
Group size:   1-4 riders  
Riding skill: Beginners and experienced riders up to competition level
Dates:  Upon request all year 
Prices depending on trainer, duration and number of participants. . 
 A personalized riding experience on well-schooled Icelandic horses with fully qualified instructors - all are graduates of Hólar University / School of the Icelandic Horse, all are members of the Icelandic Horse Trainers Association and hold judging qualifications.  We work with several trainers in Reykjavik area. 

Sessions to suit your individual skills and needs - familiarising you with the Icelandic horse, or increasing the knowledge you already have. Ideal preparation for a longer horse-back trek in Iceland or for those eager to learn more. Sessions are never more than two riders; one-on-one training by arrangement.

We offer instruction on both 5- and 4-gaited horses. Both indoor and outdoor arena and a oval track only a 15 minute drive from central Reykjavík.

Transfer on request (public transport, taxi or private transfer) from Reykjavík area.

Lessons available in English, German, Danish and Icelandic. 

Please contact us for booking and further information 
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Read about our Riding instructors in Reykjavik 

Riding lessons - South Iceland 

Included: 8- 10 hours of riding (lessons and trail rides according to your wishes) and accommodation with full board starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 2. Self catering options also possible.  
Please note: Transfer to/from the farm is not included but can be arranged. 
Duration:   2 days, 1 nights  - longer stay possible on request.   
Group size:   1- 6 people  
Riding skill: Beginners and experienced riders up to competition level
Dates:  Upon request all year
Prices:  Upon request starting from ISK 85.000 per person including lessons, trail rides, accommodation and full board. 
​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. Also a good way to get in shape if you are not used to riding long hours!
Great way to improve your general riding skills while staying as a guest on a farm with insight into the daily work of the Icelandic horse trainers.

Our partners for this course are all professional instructors. We can tailor to the wishes of each customer whether it is lessons only or a combination of lessons and trail rides. Accommodation in rooms with private or shared facilities with full board. Self catering cottages also available. Equestrian Center with horses for all levels and wonderful indoor/outdoor premises. Please note we work with several partners to match your requests 100%! 
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Lessons available in English. Other languages upon request. 

Please contact us for booking and further information 

Read about our Riding instructors in South Iceland 



Meet the breeders 

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Duration:   6 - 7 hours 
Dates:   Upon request all year
Group size:   Min 6 persons (smaller groups possible) 
Included:  Guided bus tour, visit to two horse breeding farms. 
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Optional: Langoustine feast & Secret Lagoon  

​For all the horse lovers who would like to visit some of Iceland´s most famous breeding farms! Great opportunity to meet the breeders and trainers behind some of the most famous stallions in Iceland. Winter and Spring time is a busy time for Icelandic Horse breeders. The stables are full of promising youngster waiting to be evaluated by the breeding judges. To watch an experienced trainer work with the upcoming stars is a fascinating opportunity for everybody that is in love with Icelandic horses.

​Optional:
On the way back stop at the Secret Lagoon, a natural hot spring  for a relaxing bath in the wonderful geothermal water and/or a truly Icelandic Langoustine feast. 

Please contact us for booking and further information ​


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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
  • Deutsch