Our Hand-Picked Short Rides
from Reykjavík and Around Iceland
Enjoying the lovely Icelandic horse and the beautiful Icelandic countryside is a perfect combination.
Day tours and short multi-day tours.
Great for beginners and intermediate riders.
Some of these tours are operated by Exploring Iceland, some by a trusted partner.
If you want to get to know local horse people without going to a horse rental - check out our program:
Day tours and short multi-day tours.
Great for beginners and intermediate riders.
Some of these tours are operated by Exploring Iceland, some by a trusted partner.
If you want to get to know local horse people without going to a horse rental - check out our program:
Reykjavík Area
Fun with Tölt
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A great horseback riding tour in the outskirt of Reykjavík in a beautiful settings with red and black lava and great riding paths! The transfer takes only 15 minutes from Reykavík and is included in the tour price. We ride on lovely briddle paths surrounded by black and red lava formations, pseudo craters and mountain view. An excellent way to enjoy and experience the Icelandic horse and it´s friendly character. Each riding tour is customized and adapted to our guests, therefore suiting all levels of experience, whether you are a beginner or more advanced rider. Coffee and Icelandic sweetbread included after the ride. |
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Morning tour - book here
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Afternoon tour - book here
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Álftanes Adventure
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Private horse riding tour in on the Álftanes Peninsula on the outskirts of Reykjavík.
During the tour we will ride along the coast and on the beach (tide allowing) and go close to Bessastaðir, the presidential seat. We enjoy the beautiful mountain view of the Faxaflói bay and in good weather we can see all the way to Sæfellsnesjökull glacier. Álftanes peninsula is the hidden gem in the Reykjavik area, rich in history and bird life. Fantastic views of the Reykjavík skyline! Including pick up/drop off at accommodation in the capital area (Reykjavík, Kópavogur, Garðabær and Hafnarfjörður) Transfer time from accomodation to stables approx. 15 min. Duration: 3-3,5 hours, about 1,5 hours in the saddle. Operated: by Exploring Iceland This tour is only for intermediate and experienced riders. Season: May - September This tour is upon request only - Please contact us for further information info@exploringiceland.is |
South Iceland
South Iceland Country Ride
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We begin the tour with instructions in the riding hall before we ride out into the Icelandic landscape for a ride which focuses on experiencing the tölt in nature. We mainly ride on soft riding paths so we can enjoy the gait tölt in all speed variations while enjoying lovely mountain views in the background. On on a clear day we can even see the Westman Islands south of the mainland. The distance requires that we ride quite a bit of tölt which is why the tour is best for those who already have some riding experience. Depending on the individual speed of each tour we will ride between 1,5 and 2 hours. We end the tour with a hot drink in the stable cafeteria and take a look around our horse breeding farm. |
Tölt with Volcano View
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Great tour for experienced riders!
On this tour we ride across rivers on great riding paths with breathtaking views of the famous Mt Hekla Volcano, glaciers and the river Rangá. We ride into an Icelandic forest, over lava fields and on soft grassy meadows. You will experience plenty of tölt on good horses, making short stops to rest the horses and give you a chance to take photos. Our lunch break will be at an old well where the soft grass invites you to lie down and enjoy the scenery and the grazing horses. Apart from our lovely horses this ride is also a day spend in beautiful nature. A hot drink awaits us when we return to our breeding farm and you have time to have a look round the stable before saying good bye to the horses. |
West Iceland
Trail Riding in Borgarfjörður
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Explore Iceland’s stunning landscape in Borgarfjörður West Iceland on horseback. We take the time to give each rider a prep lesson in our indoor arena before heading out on the trail. This ensures you’ll be confident, comfortable and prepared for your ride. |
North Iceland
Eyjafjörður Countryside Riding
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A one and half hour riding tour from the vicinity of Akureyri (pick up and drop off is provided) Riding in beautiful Eyjafjörður on good riding paths, along the shore and on green fields. Horses suitable for all levels of riders. Minimum age: 12 year. Safety is important and riding helmets are standard equipment for all the riding tours. Operated by a trusted partner. This tour includes free access to the hot tub after the ride! |
The Seaside tour
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Excellent ride along the coastline near Húsavík with a fantastic view over the bay of Skjálfandi - look out for the whales! A nice and easy ride up in to the hills around the beautifully situated farm. Strong, safe and friendly horses - a perfect match for each rider. This tour is suitable for beginners as well as experienced riders. Operated by a trusted partner. Please note this tour starts at the farm near Húsavík town. Transfer to/from farm is not included. |
