Viking North Iceland: Winter Horse Riding and Exploration of Icelandic Landscape
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20 Ratings
Varmahlið
Experience the beauty of the Icelandic landscape on horseback during the winter season. Ride along farmers' trails, visit the frozen Reykjafoss waterfall, and embrace the tranquility of nature. No previous riding experience required.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hestasport - Reception - 1.5-hour Horseback Riding Excursion
What's Included
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Suitable thermal overalls or rain gear provided
  • Safety helmets for riding
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
Additional Information

Embrace the unique experience of our non-peak season journey where you get to marvel at the diverse scenery of Iceland without the summer rush. Our sturdy, trusty horses will take you directly into the peacefulness of nature, unperturbed by frosty terrains or crunchy snow. We traverse local farming paths to reach the strikingly beautiful ‘Reykjafoss’ waterfall. In the winter, it’s cloaked in a frozen allure and adorned with icicles. The memorable experience of navigating your surroundings like the Vikings on horseback will indelibly imprint in your memories.

Please inform us in advance about any previous riding experience which will aid us in selecting the most suitable horses for you. You can provide this information on the checkout page.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please specify your experience level in “Special Requirements” field: Beginner/ Occasional Rider/ Intermediate/ Experienced
  • Weight Limit 100kg/220lbs
Location
Hestasport - Reception
Meeting is 30 minutes before departure. In Varmahlíð, you turn off Ringroad no.1 onto road no. 752. When you are on road no. 752, our office is the first building on the left (150 m from the junction). It’s a white and blue painted building. The GPS coordinates are: N 65°32,744′ W 19°26,338′.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Venture57070818033
Apr 8, 2024
Unforgettable Experience - We did the tour twice because it was so amazing. An unforgettable experience with great guides, the best horses, and views!
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Elizabeth_k
Mar 15, 2024
Unforgettable Experience and Trip Highlight - This tour was amazing! Once in a lifetime experience riding through the scenic mountains. Our guide (Felecia) was amazing! So kind and so helpful, even got us the perfect group photo in front of a waterfall. The horses were the stars! Fed them a well deserved treat at the end.
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Pia_j
Feb 12, 2024
Amazing experience - Lovely host and guide , stunning nature and mostly wonderful horses ……….. We really had a super nice ride and can’t recommend this trip enough . For sure we will file back given the opportunity - perhaps now we have tried the winter ride it would be nice to come back and experience in the summer
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Rachael_g
Oct 13, 2023
Awesome Experience - Our host Eli was fantastic. The tour was beautiful and we got to do many things like cross a river/ switch gates/take pictures in front of a waterfall. Highly recommend!
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Emily_o
Oct 6, 2023
One of our best experiences - My husband and I were very fortunate to have our first horse riding experience in a beautiful Icelandic landscape. This was the one of our best experience during this trip.
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Jill_h
Jun 23, 2023
Amazing!!! - It was amazing!!! The girls that took us riding took their time to explain how to ride the horses and then we went for this beautiful, scenic ride along the river!!! Highly recommend this tour!!!
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L7664kwmartinaf
May 5, 2023
Great riding tour with beautiful, gentle horses and friendly&competent guides - We had a truly wonderful time with our guides Sara and Felicia. Our kids, 7&10, were given gentle horses and loved every minute of it. They took us over the fields, we did a river crossing and even got to take pictures in front of a pretty waterfall. We were even able to re-schedule our ride due to weather issues; they went out of their way to fit us in! A wonderful experience for the whole family, cannot recommend it enough! Thanks to the whole team!
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Seasideanne
Mar 27, 2023
Feeling Iceland from horseback, a magical combination - Our outride with Frökk, Bokki and Felicia was just magical and such a special experience. The horses are living out in a herd and were very well cared for by the knowledgeable and kind staff. The ride was wonderful, our horses were well matched to us (me being an experienced rider and my partner a confident beginner). I had a smile on my face the whole time and loved experiencing the tölt, but also to chat to Felicia and Sara about all things horsey and Icelandic. Thank you so much for a wonderful time. PS the weather was frosty with a bit of wind, but the provided riding overalls kept us warm and cosy. I can only recommend this to any horse lover.
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Mart58uk
Nov 20, 2022
Wonderful Experience! - I really cannot add anything that the previous review hasn't already said! This was a "bucket list" experience for my wife, who thoroughly enjoyed the whole event, especially as it was a 1:1 ride with Felicia (I hope I have spelt that correctly!). We didn't finish the movie before we set off. so my wife watched it back at the hotel that night!!
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Thewakeyharveys
Sep 17, 2022
Excellent ride - We arrived early to check in for the horse riding which wasn’t a problem. We we’re offered a hot drink and asked if would like to watch a film about Icelandic horses while we waited for the other riders to arrive. We signed the usual disclaimer and were given a map to the stables where our horses were waiting. We were greeted by Sarah (from Belgium but impeccable English) who asked us all what experience we had around horses and riding. We all were fitted with riding hats (properly) and Sarah gave us a demonstration of the basic riding commands and the ‘rules’ for when we were out riding. Namely to make sure we didn’t let our horse overtake hers. (Or we would have to buy her a drink.) Then we all met our horses who were tacked up in a closed pen. Once mounted up and stirrups checked we set off. There were 5 riders altogether on our ride and two instructors. Sarah at the front and Lisa at the back. Only two of us had any real riding experience but we all tried out the tolt. We could ask to stop at anytime and Sarah watched to make sure we we all seated safely. We wound our way across country crossing a stream and along the river to a waterfall where Sarah took lots of pictures of us so we have a lasting memory of our ride. It was a fantastic ride the scenery was stunning and the horses very well schooled and so responsive. Riding in Iceland is like no other riding I have experienced. Even though we were of mixed ability everyone in our party enjoyed it. I would love to come back to this particular stables and enjoy more time riding. As an experienced rider I found the whole experience magical and my husband who has zero experience felt safe too. Sarah was a perfect instructor with an easy confident manner that instilled confidence in even the most nervous rider. Once back at the stables we were able to feed our horses treats and have more photos taken with them. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough and we would definitely come and ride here again
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