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
  • 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 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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H7057ywmicheller
Oct 27, 2025
Beautiful experience - My husband and I had such a great time on this horse riding tour! The horses were so sweet and gentle. The ride was easy-going, the staff was so friendly and the view was beautiful. It was my husband's first time horseback riding so it's beginner friendly as well. We also loved meeting Pumba, the stable cat. ❤️
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Noemikrisztina_v
Oct 26, 2025
This was the best thing I... - This was the best thing I had in Iceland. Absolutely recommend. Fortunately, the weather was also nice. The horses were smart and sweet. The guides made sure everyone was safe.
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Evie-p33
Oct 26, 2025
Truly Wonderful Experience - A truly wonderful experience, matched us to the correct horses perfectly and suitable for beginners and more experienced riders too! My husband and I went on the ride and he has had no riding experience so was matched to a quieter horse whereas I was able to ride a slightly more responsive horse. The guides were so welcoming and friendly and really chatty when we were out on the ride. They pitched their advice/instructions to the right level for each rider whether experienced or not and gave clear instructions to those less experienced in the group. The highlight was getting to try the tolt gait! Pony’s all really quiet, friendly, and obviously really well cared for by the team. Would absolutely love to do it again! Highly recommend!
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Braden_s
Oct 25, 2025
Lovely sunset horseback tour - Lovely beach walk with a great group of people. We went at sunset and it was absolutely gorgeous. They took photos for us on our horses who were very well behaved. They even let you tölt (run/jog) for a while at the end. Such a fun experience!
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Erin_c
Oct 11, 2025
Fun! Very sweet horses.... - Fun! Very sweet horses. Guides where knowledgeable and friendly. These guys are definitely not ponies! ;)
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V_l
Oct 9, 2025
Unforgettable riding - It was an amazing Icelandic horses riding experience! They are cute, adorable and gentle. The organiser will introduce you the little horses u gonna ride and tech u some basic skills at the beginning. Then you will be leaded have a walk with your designated pony. Organiser also help u to take some excellent pic at the black sand beach.
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Joseph_p
Oct 9, 2025
Fantastic experience - We were scheduled for the tour on a day with a storm/high winds warning. We received an email the day before about possible cancellation of the tour and the company gave us options - call or visit them when the tour was scheduled to happen, or cancel outright. They even said we could still visit with the horses if the weather forced cancellation of the tour. We very much appreciated their communication. We opted to check in with them the morning of our scheduled tour and we were lucky enough that the weather was cooperating at the time so we got to go on the ride. My husband and I were also lucky enough to be the only ones on the tour, so it felt like we had paid for a private one. It rained the entire time, but it was still incredible. Our two guides were very personable, asking us about our visit to Iceland and providing information about the horse farm, Vik, and Iceland. We walked along the black sand beach and the views were amazing. We even stopped for some photo opportunities. On the way back, the guides asked us if we were interested in trotting as well, so we got to do that on the horses. Overall, the amount of time spent on horseback was just right. The location was great. The guides were kind and knowledgeable. And after the tour we were able to visit with the other horses in the barn. It was a truly magical experience and we wouldn’t have changed anything about it.
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Jacky_g
Oct 6, 2025
Very amazing experience.... - Very amazing experience. Staff is friendly and helpful, horses were gorgeous, and the scenery was stunning.
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Joy_g
Sep 27, 2025
A must do! - The horses were amazing, the ride on the beach was absolutely breathtaking and the horse trainers were fabulous! Had to be one of the best experiences on this trip!
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739eimanm
Oct 8, 2025
Black beach horse ride - The place was so close to our hotel , they give us clear explanations about how to deal with the horse the ride duration was one hour they took a picture for us but it was not clear
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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).