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 excursions. 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…
What's Included
  • Icelandic horse
  • Helmet
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 gentle and sure-footed, making them perfect for exploring the rugged…

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, 870 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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Julia_r
Mar 29, 2026
Riding on Icelandic horses is a MUST! - AMAZING EXPERIENCE! This was an absolutely incredible outing, highly recommend. The guides could not have been kinder, the horses are well trained and for inexperienced riders, this was simply perfection. NOT TO BE MISSED! The beach is spectacular and this experience is something my son and I will remember for the rest of our lives.
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Jaclyn_r
Mar 19, 2026
Lovely trip - Very pleasant. Helpful. Overall good time. They went at our pace. Made sure we were comfortable the entire time.
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Karen_h
Mar 8, 2026
Trek with a view - Very good and informative, a great experience. Definitely recommend anyone to try, we did as beginners and it was still really good. Some awesome photos
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Catherine_i
Mar 8, 2026
Amazing staff who you... - Amazing staff who you know care and we’re happy to give tips on how to tölt, gorgeous horses who were gentle and easy to ride, and above all the views on the beach were breathtaking. I’d recommend booking a session a bit later in the day to see the sunset over the beach!
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Leslie_t
Mar 4, 2026
Icelandic Horse Ride - Vik has some gorgeous natural landscapes. We had a chance to explore the black sand beaches by foot earlier, but we got so much farther by Icelandic horse this day. Despite some flurries, Deidre and Joanna led us on a little caravan across the black sand beach with gorgeous views of Vik and the rock formations. We were also able to meet these Icelandic horses, sturdy, strong, elegant and were even able to jog/trot a bit back to the stable. Though I had very minimal experience riding horses, I felt more confident after this hour ride.
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Alice
Feb 25, 2026
A highlight! - What a brilliant treat this was! The instructors were helpful, friendly and really wanted to make sure everyone had the best time possible. The horses were beautiful! Kvika will always have a special place in my heart, she knew her mind but had me at complete ease! Having not been on a horse in almost 2 decades, the hour session was a perfect length! We even had a go at tölt, I’m not sure I succeeded - but I loved every second of it! I’m so so glad I booked this!
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Tracy_m
Feb 22, 2026
Very accommodating. - Although we were scheduled to ride, the wind was too strong to go onto the beach. The tour company keep us updated and gave us a choice of a refund our a voucher for another time. We also got to spend time with the horses.
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Camille_c
Apr 2, 2026
Great experience - A really lovely experience with sweet, calm horses and fascinating nature. Our guides gave a thorough introduction to how to control the horse. During the ride they also made sure that everyone was okay and followed the line. It was great that we also got to try tölt, which is the Icelandic horse’s unique style of running, similar to a jog. The only slightly disappointing thing was that those of us riding at the back of the line hardly got to tölt, because the horses in front didn’t really do it, but of course they are living animals, so that is hard to control. The price might have been a little high for a relatively short ride, but otherwise it was absolutely perfect. A lovely stable and beautiful surroundings. The tour is well suited for beginners on horseback, but I am an experienced rider myself (although on other horse breeds than Icelandic horses), and I definitely enjoyed it as well. I am severely visually impaired, and my friend who joined me is almost completely blind. Even so, we felt very welcome, and the guides were good at keeping an extra eye on us. Thank you very much.
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Myriah_b
Feb 28, 2026
Nice but short. - Horses were beautiful and the staff was great. However the trip down to the beach was short and then we went right back to the barn. Wish it had been longer.
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Departure421987
Feb 18, 2026
Medium. - Simple walk on the beach for tourists. Not really emotional. Just business. Only positive point the test of the tölt over 100m...
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).