Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik: A Scenic Ride Perfect for Beginners

Experience the beauty of Vík’s black sand beaches on a scenic horse riding tour. Perfect for beginners, our friendly horses and stunning landscape will leave you in awe.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vík Horse Adventure - The stable serves as both the starting and finishing point for the horseback rides. The journey takes riders along the stunning black sand beaches of Vík í Mýrdal, known as Víkurfjara.

Participants must be at least 10 years old, with a maximum weight limit of 100kg/220lb. Regrettably, pregnant individuals are not permitted to ride. We reserve the right to request riders to weigh themselves.

What's Included
  • Horse riding adventure
  • Helmet included
  • Meet the Icelandic horse
What's Not Included
  • Shoes
Additional Information

Experience breathtaking riding tours along the stunning black sand beaches of Vík, located in South Iceland.
The Black Beach Riding Tour offers a relaxed one-hour ride, ideal for beginners and those who ride infrequently, though riders of all skill levels are welcome. Our horses are friendly and sure-footed, making them perfect for exploring the wild…

Location
C283+MJ Vik
Arrival Time: 15 minutes before departure, dressed ready for the weather of the day. If you are late, it is not possible to delay the tour for you. Meeting point: our stable at Smiðjuvegur 6 in Vík. Access is through the Orkan petrol station, opposite Hotel Kría.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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J5295bhkellyr
May 27, 2025
A great ride! - So fun! We got to pick up the pace a little at the end of the ride. And the guides took awesome pics of us! It was a wonderful way to experience the black sand beaches in Vik.
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Simonedl7765ns
May 22, 2025
Beautiful beach ride with possibility to Tölt - After a short riding instruction we started. The ponies were assigned and distributed according to size and weight. The 3 girls who accompanied us 10 riders also on horseback were always by our side and helped if anyone needs help. Yes, the ponies know when to run where and where the photo top takes place. And yes, they are in a small box as long as they are still needed. But... they get saddled up after every round and have a break for now. And when you talk to the girls you can feel how affectionate they can express themselves about each pony. The horses work for a total of 2 months and then they are allowed to return to the meadow for 4 months. So these horses have more vacations like me. I found it a nice experience and would do it again!!!
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Z4312ezheidib
May 21, 2025
Great experience! - This was my 11 and 13-year-old’s favorite thing we did during our week in Iceland! You get fitted for a helmet as soon as you walk in and then the group is taken to get some basic information on how to ride. You are matched with your horse and assisted as needed to mount. Then the line of horses starts the walk out of the barn and down to the beach. I wasn’t watching my clock, but it felt like quite a bit of time on the actual horse! There was one photo opportunity that the guide takes for you on the beach. The group was able to do short spurts of the tolt special Icelandic horse trot twice shortly before the end. My 11-year-old was at the end of the group line the whole time, and the guide was not normally near her so she enjoyed that freedom, but we all felt very safe on the horses.
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507othiliec
May 17, 2025
Amazing 🐴🥰 - Great experience! We went horseback riding on the beach with an introduction to Icelandic tölt! In addition the welfare of the horses is respected, we loved it! 😊
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Susan_j
May 16, 2025
It was absolutely amazing... - It was absolutely amazing experience the horses well trained and calm to ride for beginner and the staff were lovely. Thanks for this amazing opportunity .
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Blythe_c
May 16, 2025
Loved it!! - Amazing experience!!! I highly recommend. The horses were sweet and the beach was gorgeous. Must do if you are in Vik
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Christina_r
May 3, 2025
Beautiful scenery, horses and great staff - This was very nice! The staff were very personable and helped make everyone comfortable. Very safe, very fun!
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E4580nvjenniferb
Apr 23, 2025
Wonderful black sand beach horse tour - great family activity! - Guides were friendly, horses were sweet, and we had a beautiful sunny day on the beach with our family. It was a wonderful tour!
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Samarau1673eo
May 24, 2025
Review.. - The horse riding was great, we experienced how to ride the icelandic gate which is called "Tolt" We went to the black sand beach side but there we only did walk In the whole trip we couldn't canter But overall it was good!
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U2896jvkirstenb
May 15, 2025
Pleasant ride experience - It was a really good ride experience - the horses were calm and easy to ride and the view along the way was really good. The vast majority of staff were really friendly and welcoming, but not all were equally educational compared to beginners.
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From $118
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).