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Lava Tour: Icelandic Horseback Adventure
4.8
1,175 Ratings
Hafnarfjörður
Embark on a historical adventure through Reykjavik’s delightful landscapes on an Icelandic horseback riding tour. Connect with Icelandic history and experience the most authentic travel method in Iceland.
Embark on a historical adventure through Reykjavik’s delightful landscapes on an Icelandic horseback riding tour. Connect with Icelandic history and experience the most authentic travel method in Iceland.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sörlaskeið 26 - Prior to commencing the riding tour, groups are organized based on riding skills to ensure each participant enjoys the experience and adventure they desire! The slower group will primarily walk, while the faster group will ride at a quicker pace. For those who enjoy galloping, our exclusive horseback riding tour is highly…
- Sörlaskeið 26 - Prior to commencing the riding tour, groups are organized based on riding skills to ensure each participant enjoys the experience and adventure they desire! The slower group will primarily walk, while the faster group will ride at a quicker pace. For those who enjoy galloping, our exclusive horseback riding tour is highly recommended. It is advised that children under 12 remain in the slower group with their guardians unless they are accustomed to riding horses. Our stables are conveniently located just a 20-minute drive from Reykjavik’s city center. This horseback riding tour offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the diverse Icelandic landscape in just 1.5-2 hours.
What's Included
- Helmets, rubber boots, rain gear, and warm overalls provided
- Complimentary hot beverages: coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
- Helmets, rubber boots, rain gear, and warm overalls provided
- Complimentary hot beverages: coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
What's Not Included
- Pre-booked pick-up and drop-off from pick up points in Reykjavik, unless specified with tour option
- Please connect with your operator to confirm pickup location, as it might be from a nearby bus stop.
- Pre-booked pick-up and drop-off from pick up points in Reykjavik, unless specified with tour option
- Please connect with your operator to confirm pickup location, as it might be from a nearby bus stop.
Additional Information
Experiencing a ride on the Icelandic horse is an essential activity to undertake at least once during your stay. It offers a connection to Icelandic history and provides the most genuine way to explore Iceland. The Lava tour is a favored and perfect adventure for both beginners and seasoned riders. On this tour, participants will traverse stunning…
Experiencing a ride on the Icelandic horse is an essential activity to undertake at least once during your stay. It offers a connection to Icelandic history and provides the most genuine way to explore Iceland. The Lava tour is a favored and perfect adventure for both beginners and seasoned riders. On this tour, participants will traverse stunning landscapes, including lava fields and lush hillsides, while enjoying breathtaking mountain views. The tour lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours, or 4 hours with transfer, and includes a relaxing break with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Riding helmets, rubber boots, rain gear, or warm clothing are provided for your comfort during the ride.
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Age limit is 7 years old
- Weight limit is 110kg/240lbs
- Used riding gear is not allowed on the tour or near the horses
- If you arrive in your own car please be at the stables 30 minutes before your tour starts
- Due to possible harm to unborn children, pregnant women cannot ride on our tours
- All riders must be able to mount the horse by their own strength from the ground
- In our tours up to two children or youth may travel with each adult, paying full fare
Location
Sörlaskeið 26
Sörlaskeið
Please connect to your tour provider to confirm pickup location if you have selected pickup as we might not offer transfer were you have asked to be picked up. If you are traveling on your own to our stables, please be there at least 30 min. prior to your tour departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
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Katefras
Feb 27, 2026
Great horses, professional crew - The crew were highly professional but also fun and engaging. The horses were carefully selected for people’s experience levels and I was very happy with the horse they selected for me. He was sensitive and fun to ride (I’m an experienced rider) and by no means a plod! I’m hoping to go back in the future and do a multi day ride with this group.
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Joseph_f
Feb 25, 2026
Best horseback tour ever! - Highly recommend this tour. It was my first time horseback riding and it could not have been any better. The staff was very professional and friendly. The horses were smooth and the tour, honestly could not have been any better. Highly recommend!
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Colleen
Feb 24, 2026
I learned so much and checked off a huge bucket list item. - I had ridden a few times as a kid and maybe twice as an adult and have always wanted to go above a boring "walk". This tour let us split into 2 groups and had a beginner group and a more experienced or "adventurous beginner" group. I went with this group while my boyfriend split off into the slow group. We got to go a little faster at a "telt?" Not sure Im spelling that right. It's apparently a gait that only Icelandic horses have. It was amazing. We followed trails through the largest lava field in Iceland and the guide told us about the unique horses, regulations, and landscape while I giggled like a kid bouncing around on the horse. I absolutely loved this ride and would do it again in a heartbeat. Be forewarned though, listen to how youre supposed to sit. I had a horribly sore neck the next day because I did not know what I was doing. Adventurous beginner was definitely the correct title for me, not experienced!
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Heathercraig100
Feb 22, 2026
A great experience with beautiful horses. - So well organised. Great communication prior to the day. Lovely friendly and helpful staff. Hot drinks available on arrival with nice sitting area to wait in. The horses were beautiful and well cared for. Excellent equipment available- warm suits, helmets, etc. Sarah was very knowledgeable and good at putting the rider with the horse. The group was split into new riders and more experienced riders. Loved the ride out with great views and so nice to 'trot' on an Icelandic Horse! The girls were great at helping you onto the horse, checking the saddles, stirrup lengths etc. Also at taking photos with your horse. I had a lovely time and so glad that I did it.
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Stephanie
Feb 21, 2026
A fun, calm horseback ride - We absolutely loved this tour. It was a bit chilly with the wind but they provide you with additional clothing and boots if needed. The girls guiding our tour were so friendly and helpful with the horses and with taking pictures if you wanted. They offered a basic ride and a more advanced ride. We stuck with the basic and it was perfect for us. If you have no experience at all they will help and guide you along the way. Highly recommend!!
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Jocelyn_j
Feb 21, 2026
Dress appropriately for... - Dress appropriately for the weather. The people who work there are very nice! A wonderful way to spend the morning.
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Lauratb3301pd
Feb 18, 2026
Fantastic trip!! - We had a fantastic trip this week, the trip was suitable for all levels of experience with option to stay with a slower pace or go with a faster group to experience more gaits. The centre was fantastic, we were well looked after from start to finish and it was great to see the horses were truly looked after too! Thank you, would highly recommended
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Cruiser48456992916
Feb 17, 2026
Very cute and memorable experience with super friendly horses and people - Apart from the driver who picked us up from Reykjavik and seemed rather uninterested, it was a very lovely experience overall. The horses appear to be well cared for and only work there for six months of the year. The rest of the time they spend on large pastures in the south of Iceland.
You’re provided with a helmet and, depending on the weather, an additional snowsuit. Still, I highly recommend wearing multiple layers and bringing thick gloves and a hat or balaclava to wear under the helmet on cold days.
You’re matched with a suitable horse, and after a short introduction ride, the group is divided into a faster and a slower pace. However, you can decide yourself what you feel comfortable with. Along the way, photos of you can be taken if you please.
The staff was very warm and friendly, and the experience was definitely worth it.
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Alexandraay7914fe
Feb 9, 2026
Best group ride! - This was the best horse ride I’ve been on. The guide was knowledgeable and very helpful for new riders and riders with experience . The horses were very well behaved, so friendly and obviously taken care of well. The stable was clean and the lounge was cozy. I would absolutely recommend this anyone interested in riding in Iceland. What an awesome memory!
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Lisamarie_b
Feb 6, 2026
Wonderful horseback riding tour - Great horseback riding tour through lava landscape, very dear horses, beginners & advanced tour after about 15 minutes
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