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, 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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Jamie_m
Jul 31, 2025
Had a blast taking in the... - Had a blast taking in the Black Beach on horseback! All the staff and beautiful horses are super friendly!
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Agnieszka_n
Jul 29, 2025
Wonderful experience!!!! - That was one of the best experience in my life❤️ . Very nice people and wonderful horses. First time on horseback and I managed without any problems. I highly recommend it!!! 😎👍
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542damond
Jul 28, 2025
Such a special experience - Such a fun day on horseback on the beach in Iceland. Couldn't have asked for a better day than what Vik Horse Adventures provided for us. All the horses were beautiful and full of life and personality. The guides were fun, but very expert at handling the horses. Made us very comfortable. We even got Tolt on the beach, a four beat gait only Icelandic horse do. Our family of six had an amazing time. If you're in Iceland you should not miss this experience.
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Lisaw111
Jul 21, 2025
Beautiful place, excellent staff, a little too much in some areas, not enough in others. - It’s a beautiful place and setting. We stayed in the premium suite which was very large, very roomy for 4. The suite is very luxurious in its style but to be honest we didn’t spend much time in the room so that was a bit wasted on us. We did however sleep (or try to) on the sofa bed which was very thin and uncomfortable. The bed, per those who got to sleep there, was very comfortable. A better mattress or pillow topper for the sofa bed would have been better utilized than the overly large luxurious bathroom and its amenities. Still it’s a beautiful place. There is a small cafe for morning coffee and pastries. The staff was exceptional. We utilized the laundry service and that was awesome and allowed us to pack lighter. It’s minutes from Vik and its activities and very easy to get to.
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Jonathan_l
Jul 18, 2025
Well organized and fun... - Well organized and fun experience. Even got to see a whale on horseback. Our entire group were able to try the tolt.
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Lucija_k
Jul 13, 2025
Horses Hector, Sintri and Edi - Very nice and fun, the instructors were great, the horses versatile, each of them with its own character, there was a slightly faster riding part at the end, the black beach is wow!
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Kirsten_s
Jul 10, 2025
Great fun, informative... - Great fun, informative and friendly guides, lovely horses! Beautiful walk on the beach. Guides took great photos of us.
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Angela_k
Jul 7, 2025
Wonderful - Absolutely wonderful experience with knowledgeable guides. Thank you so much for an experience of a lifetime.
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Varun_g
Jul 5, 2025
Okk for kids, first time... - Okk for kids, first time riders, looking for walking horse tours only. No trotting or cantor. Basic tour
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Patricia_b
Jul 22, 2025
Very nice guides and... - very nice guides and nice beach but far too big group, mass handling, and very touristy. Who is looking for an authentic riding experience is wrong here
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From $123
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).