Lava Tour: Icelandic Horseback Adventure

Embark on a historical adventure through Reykjavik’s delightful landscapes on an Icelandic horseback riding tour. Connect with Icelandic history and experience the most authentic travel method in Iceland.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sörlaskeið 26 - Prior to the start of the Lava Tour, groups are organized based on riding skills to ensure everyone enjoys the experience and adventure they desire! The slower group will primarily walk, while the faster group will ride at a quicker pace. For those who enjoy galloping, our exclusive horseback riding tour is highly recommended. It…
What's Included
  • Helmets, rubber boots, rain gear, and warm overalls provided
  • Complimentary hot beverages: coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
What's Not Included
  • Pre-booked pick-up and drop-off from pick up points in Reykjavik, unless specified with tour option
  • Please connect with your operator to confirm pickup location, as it might be from a nearby bus stop.
Additional Information

Taking a ride on an Icelandic horse is a unique experience you shouldn’t miss when visiting. This activity ties you in with Icelandic history and gives you a taste of the country’s traditional mode of transportation. The Lava tour is especially recommended for both novice and skilled riders. This tour takes you through stunning landscapes featuring lava…

Location
Sörlaskeið 26
Sörlaskeið
Please connect to your tour provider to confirm pickup location if you have selected pickup as we might not offer transfer were you have asked to be picked up. If you are traveling on your own to our stables, please be there at least 30 min. prior to your tour departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kathryn_a
Dec 10, 2025
Wonderful First Horseback Riding Experience - I was given a horse for a beginner (like me) and my daughter who knows how to ride had a horse suited for her ability. It was organized and well run. We were lucky that the time we were in Iceland it was clear and in the 40’s !
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Ambitious_glutton
Dec 7, 2025
Best horse trek I've done in a long while. - Awesome animal welfare standards, great service. Guides were friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience more enjoyable though their engagement.
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Lien_h
Dec 6, 2025
I loved this. We had done... - I loved this. We had done ours at 10 am and it was the perfect to ride to the sunrise. The guides were great and I had such a fun time on this.
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Stacey_s
Dec 3, 2025
First day in iceland and... - First day in iceland and was a magical experience, was great to be a longer ride. Tour guide was helpful with instructions and information on the horses and area. Had a great time
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Ellenk57
Nov 29, 2025
Riding with the family - Great family excursion. They people there are lovely and encouraging. The ride does split into 2 groups for my advanced riders, which is great.
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Ericafa683ax
Nov 28, 2025
Mighty Viking Steeds! - My husband and I really enjoyed riding Icelandic horses! Or as they are better known, Mighting Viking Steeds! Ishestar had a small bus pick us up and bring us back to downtown Reykjavik, which was super convenient. The staff was really great, and they help match each rider to a horse of their own skill level. All of the horses are so well cared for, and super cute of course! We rode through the largest laval field in Iceland, and it was stunning! The horses are all very well mannered. I can't imagine that anyone would have an issue on these rides. The whole ride from start to finish was about 2.5 hours. If you love horses or just being in nature, I definitely recommend this activity!
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H_l
Nov 28, 2025
Amazing tour with opportunity to tolt - This was a really great tour. Easy pick up in the city with a short drive. The horses were really nice...gentle and well trained. The ride was scenic with nice places for pictures. The best part, a few minutes into the ride they split the group up and you had an option of a more advanced ride where you had multipel opportunities to tolt. So fun! Nice warm drinks available before and after the ride. I would give it 6 stars if possible. Really great
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Joseph_c
Nov 27, 2025
An excellent ride - The ride was quite nice and we were able to ride fast as well! The family loved the opportunity to get back on a horse. It was fun for me as well as I haven’t been on a horse in 50 years. Everything comes back quickly though!
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Richdx7237og
Dec 7, 2025
Horseback riding - Was a great experience. It was December so dressed warm so cold was not an issue. The guides and staff were all wonderful. And the horses kind and playfull. My only regret was I didn't do the Viking tour.
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Rolando
Nov 28, 2025
Great. - Very good experience of dividing the group with soft and jogging. Calm horses. Different horses than those in South America
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From $141
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).