About this experience
Riding the Icelandic horse is a must-do at least once during your visit. It connects you to Icelandic history and allows you to experience the most authentic travel method there is in Iceland. The Lava tour is a more popular and ideal adventure for beginners as well as experienced riders. During the tour you will ride in beautiful landscapes through lava fields, green hillsides and enjoy a mountain view. For 1.5 to 2 hours, or 4 hours with transfer, your tour offers you a relaxing coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Included are riding helmets, rubber boots, rain wear, or warm outfit for your ride.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Helmets, rubber boots, rain gear and warm overall
- Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
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.
Itinerary and highlights
Before the riding tour starts we organize the groups according to riding ability to ensure everyone gets an experience and adventure they want! The slow group will mostly walk and the faster group will ride at a faster pace. If you like to gallop we recommend our exclusive horseback riding tour. We recommend that children under the age of 12 stay in the slower group with their guardians unless they are used to riding horses. Our stables are located a short 20-minute drive outside of Reykjavik’s city center. This horseback riding tour is a perfect way to experience the versatility of Icelandic nature in only 1.5-2 hours.
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
- Please select your pickup point from the list. NOTE: If your hotel or bus stop is not listed, please reach out to us directly so that we can find the nearest pickup point for you. We only pick up from selected pickup points in Reykjavik. Pick-up needs to be pre-booked. Please be sure that you've chosen a tour with pick up included. Please note the weight limit on our tours is 110kg/240lbs and the age limit is 7 years old.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ishestar
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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NOTE: If your hotel or bus stop is not listed, please reach out to us directly so that we can find the nearest pickup point for you. We only pick up from selected pickup points in Reykjavik.
Pick-up needs to be pre-booked. Please be sure that you've chosen a tour with pick up included.
Please note the weight limit on our tours is 110kg/240lbs and the age limit is 7 years old.
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