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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Krista_s
Jan 15, 2026
We did this in the winter... - We did this in the winter with no problems. Dressed appropriately, we were not cold. The horses are gentle. We would recommend if you want to see black sand beaches from a different perspective and enjoy a horse ride.
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Dilettagrazioli
Nov 27, 2025
Very nice activity, advice - Very nice activity, both for beginners and horseback riding enthusiasts. Beautiful landscapes very suggestive.
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Victoria_d
Nov 25, 2025
Black sand beach horse ride. - It was a wonderful experience. You can see how much the horses are cared for and how well they maintain the stable. The guides aim to give you a safe and memorable experience. I would definitely recommend.
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Barrettweiser
Nov 7, 2025
A good experience - Sadly our actual ride was cancelled at the last minute due to high winds on the black sand beach. Safety of the horses and riders is the primary concern of the stable. However, we did get to walk around and talk to and pet the horses. They are cute and beautiful at the same time. We will definitely come back to Iceland and try again.
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Dominique_w
Nov 5, 2025
Horseback Riding on Black Sand Beach - This small and family-run stable was absolutely adorable! My group was small and intimate and I felt comfortable having conversations with the two tour guides. It was almost like a private tour! The horses were very friendly and much smaller than any I have ever seen. I appreciated the route we went on, and even was able to trot with the horse- something I have never done before! A super fun experience you must try when you are in Iceland!
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Kseniya_k
Nov 5, 2025
Best part of our trip - We were blessed with perfect weather and great guides to take us on the beautiful black sand beach. The ride is one hour long. The horses are funny and friendly and the tour guides were engaging along the entire ride. Definitely one of the best highlights of our trip.
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Pollinka12
Oct 28, 2025
Nice ride - What a beautiful place to ride Dear people, ride was well arranged and my daughter could ride independently (without adults). For us ride of 1 hour was sufficient and Eva loved the horse
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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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Alex
Dec 27, 2025
A magnificent discovery - A magnificent discovery, both of horse riding from Iceland and the beaches of Vick. Net communication with staff, used to horses
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Charlene
Jan 5, 2026
Not for the advanced rider. - If you have owned or ridden horse often, as we have, it was boring. We didn’t get to ride like the pics. There were a few moments we were “allowed” to trot. We had to ride single file. I gave it a three because I loved the horses.
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From $127
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).