Horse Riding Tour: Family-Friendly Adventure

This horseback riding experience is perfect for both novice and seasoned riders. It’s an excellent way to spend an afternoon with your family while taking in the beautiful scenery.

Tours are available for families with children aged 10 and above.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sólhestar Horse Rental - Experience the beauty of Iceland’s countryside on this 1.5 hour horse riding tour. This tour is perfect for both beginners and experienced riders and takes place just 45 minutes away from Reykjavik.
    As you ride through the stunning landscapes of Iceland, you’ll be able to take in the breathtaking views of the countryside….
What's Included
  • Winter Jumpsuit, Rain clothing, Helmets
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Pickup at Hotels
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Max 110 kg
Location
Sólhestar Horse Rental
Please meet us at our stable 15 minutes before set riding time. We do not offer pickup at Hotels for this tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ricardoseco
Mar 6, 2026
Unforgettable experience - Very nice experience. Beautiful landscapes. The attention of the guides is excellent they care about safety, they provide you with a coat if the one you are wearing is not the right one. They buy you drinks. I want to highlight a very important member who made a very rewarding experience, is called Mossy is the horse cavalry cat who is super affectionate! Highly recommended!
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Christine_g
Feb 25, 2026
They provide rain gear... - They provide rain gear and riding suits. Just make sure you dress for the weather underneath. This is also a perfect experience for someone with little to no riding experience. I haven’t ridden horses in over 30 years and they make sure you feel comfortable.
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890taylours
Feb 3, 2026
Really enjoyable horse trek with lovely guides and beautifully behaved horses - We went on a horse trek to start a day of celebrations for our daughter's 21st Birthday and we had a great time. The directions to get there were very clear and we found it straight away. The girls who looked after us (Jeanne and Tiphaine) were both so lovely and made sure we were all good. They gave us a quick lesson/guide on what to expect, set us up with warm gloves and riding hats and then helped us onto our horses. The horses are absolutely gorgeous, well looked after, very well behaved and very used to the trek we did. Jeanne and Tiphaine also knew the horses well and told us of any funny quirks they had so we were prepared. My house “Bonne” was a dream, he just walked on at his lovely leisurely pace and trotted when directed. Following our trek we had hot coffee and a chance to chat and then it was over, sadly. I would definitely go back again and I would recommend this trip.
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Lauren_w
Nov 29, 2025
2 Hooves way up! - Wonderful experience! They supplied all gear so no need to bring anything unless you want to. The 2 French guides were absolutely lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. Would go again and again!
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Tiffanyjuliaj
Oct 18, 2025
Lovely horse ride in geysir landscape - Fantastic horse ride, and a perfect way to see the active geysir landscape. Our sweet and experienced guide made the trip amazing
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Jessie_p
Oct 14, 2025
Great ride - We had so much fun on this ride! The horses were very well-behaved, but still a little spunky. Our guides were so friendly and good at teaching us all how to ride, and we even got to experience the fifth gait, the tort. The weather was quite dreary but it was still great to get out there on the horses.
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E2284jmmichellec
Aug 4, 2025
13 year old daughter's dream excursion! - We took our son to Iceland for a graduation present, dragging his 13 year old sister along. The one thing she wanted to do was horseback riding. I booked this for a mother/daughter adventure the day before, and it did not disappoint! We were a small group, there were 2 guides to 6 riders. One guide led the ride while a second rode alongside offering tips and help as needed. Neither of us has ridden much, but we had a wonderful experience. The horses were gentle and sturdy, even fording rushing streams they were sure footed. My daughter grinned ear to ear the entire time, she loved every minute of it. Definitely take them up on the offer of rain gear and boots - saved our hiking shoes and kept us from getting soaked in the Icelandic showers!
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Susan_g
Aug 1, 2025
Excellent ride and your guide - Totally Excellent Loved it. Saw different tours around the place. Nice to tølt on an Icelandic horse
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494danio
Jul 26, 2025
Incredible horseback riding experience with amazing views for all levels! - This tour was incredible! I am a horse lover and owner, the guides were incredibly knowledgeable, safe, kind, and accommodated all riding levels. There was a kid on the tour who got to be lead by a guide and still ride. I am advanced so they took me for a gallop after and it was one of the funnest experiences ever. The horses are well trained, loved, and taken care of. As any horse expert knows - horses are animals so if something terrifying and out of the ordinary happens to them then they may get scared but these horses were so well tempered and trained they weren’t bothered at all on the trail and the scenery with the geothermal activity, the animals, lush green mountains, and nearby hot springs made it the perfect trip. Super close to Reykjavik too, highly recommend and would love to go again
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Robert_b
Jul 24, 2025
Great Morning Ride - I’ve only ridden a horse once in my life and this was truly a great experience. Our guide was incredible and patient and our horses were very gentle and well behaved.
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From $124
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).