Itinerary
Before the Lava 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 Viking tour or Viking Express 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 2 hours.
Stop At:
• Ishestar Horse Riding Tours, Sorlaskeid 26, Reykjavik 220 Iceland
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Sörlaskeið 26, 220 Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up needs to be pre-booked. Please be sure that you've chosen a tour with pick up included if you require to be picked up from your accommodation or a designated bus stop close to your accommodation.
If your hotel is not listed, please write it in and we will contact you regarding your pickup location.
Please note the weight limit on our tours is 110kg/240lbs and the age limit is 7 years old.
Ports
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Age limit is 8 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
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
All riders must be able to mount the horse by their own strength.
In our tours up to two children or youth may travel with each adult, paying full fare
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Rebekah_S
The excursion was fantastic, the girls leading it were lovely and told you about your horse, they choose the horse that is right for you. They have wellies and rain gear for anyone not dressed appropriately. They stop so you can get some photos on your horse. Overall such a lovely experience and would highly recommend :)
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Cathy P
Beautiful, well kept facility. Knowledgeable and friendly guides. Horses know the routine. More experienced riders can go with a “faster” group, which is nice. All in all a very nice experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Jackie_M
I have never really ridden horses before but going faster towards the end was so much fun and the guides were amazing!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : mmkeane
This is a very average horseback ride where complete beginners can walk in a line and those experienced can try the tolt (kinda like a fast gaited walk) about halfway, but also in a single file line. I was hoping for something more engaging. I've ridden across Europe and the states and this was one of my least favorite rides, yet the most expensive. The guides were nice enough, but the horses were in need of basic grooming and the tack was marginally clean. The horses all knew their job and would simply follow the leader. Perhaps with more digging around the internet you can find other options for horseback riding that are less commercial and dictated.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Navigator52031515362
The location was absolutely breathtaking, and the quality of the trained horses was top-notch. The counselors were incredibly friendly and made the whole experience even more memorable. I can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure in Iceland.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Elise_E
I'm glad I was able to have this experience. Our guides worked with varying degrees of experience in our group, and they told us about Icelandic horses and the landscape we rode through. We saw two arctic foxes, and I even was able to tolt a bit 😃
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Marcie_E
My daughters and I have been riding together for years. This bucket list item did not disappoint. The horses were happy, well maintained and the guides were lovely. We left wanting to book one of their longer multi-day excursions. They do have options for all riders (beginners to experience). The views were breathtaking and they stopped and took our photos for us.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Cara_W
We loved this because they let us go faster with the horses. Great guides and educational. I loved learning about Icelandic horses. Loved they gave us overalls to wear. So fun!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : ash922g
We had a wonderful experience. We were picked up from Reykjavik and taken to the Ishestar facilities which were just 20 minutes outside the city. After a short introductory video, we were introduced to our horses and embarked on a lovely stroll through the property. The staff were very kind and helped us along the way including mounting/dismounting and directing our horses. The staff also took many pictures of us on the horses which was honestly the only way to get high quality pics of our time there. Coveralls were provided to help deal with the cold weather.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : alisonl807
The tour was great and the staff were so friendly and helpful. My 7 year old absolutely loved it. You can tell they care about the horses and take good care of them. Just be sure to bundle up it got really cold with the wind.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
