Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik: A Scenic Ride Perfect for Beginners
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309 Ratings
Vik
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vík Horse Adventure - Our stable is the start and ending point for our horseback rides. The ride will lead us along our local black sand beaches at Vík í Mýrdal, called Víkurfjara.

Minimum age 10 years, maximum weight 100kg/220lb, unfortunately no pregnant people can ride.

What's Included
  • Horse riding adventure
  • Helmet included
  • Meet the Icelandic horse
What's Not Included
  • Shoes
Additional Information

Enjoy a picturesque horseback tour on the stunning black sand coasts of Vík, situated in Southern Iceland. \n \n Our Black Beach Horse Ride is a breezy, one-hour tour that is ideal for beginners or those who don’t ride often. However, we are certainly accommodating to all experience levels. Our horses are friendly and have excellent footing, making them ideal for traversing the harsh Icelandic terrain. Spot puffins soaring above in the summer, whilst the stark weather fluctuations during winter lend a unique character to the already beautifully rugged landscape. \n \n Tours primarily progress at a walk, but those who feel confident can attempt the tölt, the distinctive gait of Icelandic horses. \n \n Be advised, we impose a weight limit of 100kg/220lb, and ask that riders be at least 10 years old. Please ensure your arrival at the stable is 15 minutes prior to designated departure time.

  • Weight Limit: 100 kg/ 220 lb
  • Age: 10 and up
  • Not allowed for pregnant travelers
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 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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(309 Ratings)
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Andrew_c
Apr 13, 2024
Thank you to the guides - Our guides were perfect. And the horses were well trained. Even for those of us who had no riding experience, this was amazing. PS if it is snowing, wear appropriate clothes :)
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Debra_l
Apr 13, 2024
Trustworthy Company - We had a great time. Cold and snowing We felt like “Vikings”. Would do it again. The horses were great and the beach was beautiful.
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Amy_d
Apr 13, 2024
Beautiful Day, Lovely Horses, Attentive Guides - This was a great experience! Sarah was our lead and Julie was the guide we spent much of our time taking to. They made sure everyone was safe and confidante on their horse and even allowed us a few times at a gate quicker than a walk. It was a beautiful day and our horses were very sweet!
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N6296zrstevem
Apr 11, 2024
Fun and memorable experience - Such an awesome part of our trip to Iceland! The staff were so friendly and helped make the experience easy and relaxed with a bit of excitement when the horses started a faster paced trot. Beautiful views of the sea with rocky pillars in the background. I would recommend to anyone wanting an adventure during their visit to Vik. Thank you so much for a beautiful time!
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Olivia_b
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing experience! - Highly recommend! Once in a lifetime experience! Staff is so friendly and helpful, they make it easy for you to learn how to safely get on and off the horse. The beach you walk down is breathtaking! Definitely do this if you’re planning on going to Vik!
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Agnes_f
Apr 5, 2024
Incredible Experience! - We saw the Icelandic horses everywhere and wanted to get closer to these beautiful animals. The stables are run with respect for the horses and the whole experience is wonderful.
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Chen_l
Apr 3, 2024
The horsed are so cute... - The horsed are so cute and they are really well-trained. The guides are very friendly and professional.
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Katrina_m
Mar 16, 2024
Wonderful experience - My son had never ridden a horse before. This was perfect. They match the horses to your experience. The instruction is clear. He said this was his favorite tour. A perfect way to experience Black Sands Beach.
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Alisa_z
Mar 11, 2024
Amazing experience with Icelandic horses 🐎 - We had a wonderful time riding horses on the black sand beach at Vik. The horses were so friendly and the instructors were very kind and comforting. This is a wonderful experience not to be missed. Check the weather and dress warm, you will have to wear a helmet so a hat or flat ear covers but no hat with a pom Pom on top, it won’t work. You should bundle up with hat gloves and scarf, the beach gets very windy and cold.
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Sylvielg4031kh
Apr 13, 2024
Sylvie - We did this activity as a family. A beautiful setting, quiet horses. The supervision is very attentive and committed to making this experience as enjoyable as possible. We did Tolt, which is a fast walk. A big thanks to Julia for all her valuable advice. I recommend Vik Horse."
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