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Private Horse Riding Tour near Reykjavík

From 1 hourGroup: Private tour, only your groupAll levelsStables in HafnarfjörðurFamilies welcomeAll year
Rider on an Icelandic horse in the countrysideLine of riders below the mountainsRiders crossing the lava fieldsRider on an Icelandic horse in the countryside
Rider on an Icelandic horse in the countryside

Ride Icelandic horses with your own guide, away from the larger groups. The private tour starts at the riding centre in Hafnarfjörður, about 15 minutes from Reykjavík, and is shaped around your group, whether you are complete beginners or experienced riders.

Arrive at the stablesYour private rideHot drinks
  • Your own guide and private stables
  • Icelandic horses for all levels
  • Lava fields near Hafnarfjörður
  • Hot drinks after the ride

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.
1Line of riders below the mountainsArrive at the stablesArrive at the riding centre on Sörlaskeið in Hafnarfjörður 30 minutes before your start time.
Line of riders below the mountainsRiders crossing the lava fields

Arrive at the riding centre on Sörlaskeið in Hafnarfjörður 30 minutes before your start time. You get a helmet, rubber boots and rain gear or a warm outfit, and can leave bags in a safe box.

2Rider on an Icelandic horse in the countrysideYour private rideYour guide matches each of you with a horse and leads you out from the private stables into the lava landscape around Hafnarfjörður.
Rider on an Icelandic horse in the countrysideLine of riders below the mountains

Your guide matches each of you with a horse and leads you out from the private stables into the lava landscape around Hafnarfjörður. The pace and route are planned around your group. Icelandic horses are small, calm and sure-footed, and have a fifth gait, the smooth tölt.

3Line of riders below the mountainsHot drinksAfter the ride there are hot drinks at the stables.

About the private horse riding tour

This is a private version of the riding tours from a large riding centre just outside Reykjavík. You have your own guide and the use of private stables, so it suits families, couples and small groups who want a quieter ride.

The ride is at least one hour and can be longer; tell us what you have in mind when you book.

Riders of all levels are welcome. Guides speak English, German and Scandinavian languages.

Included

  • Private guide
  • Icelandic horse for each rider
  • Riding helmet, rubber boots and rain gear or a warm outfit
  • Safe storage for valuables at the stables
  • Hot drinks after the ride

Not included

  • Transport to the stables

What to bring

  • Warm clothes for the weather
  • Gloves

Good to know

  • Price is per person, from 30,900 ISK for the first hour
  • Weight limit 110 kg
  • Backpacks and bags are not allowed on the ride
  • Arrive 30 minutes before your start time
  • Riding gear brought from abroad must be washed or disinfected before arriving in Iceland, and used leather gear may not be brought in
  • Meeting point: Riding centre, Sörlaskeið 26, 221 Hafnarfjörður
  • Open the meeting point in Google Maps
  • Cancellation: Cancel more than 24 hours before the start and 90% is refunded. No refund within 24 hours.

Questions people ask

Do I need riding experience?

No. Private tours are planned around your group, from complete beginners to experienced riders.

Can children ride?

Yes, families are welcome. Children pay the full price. Tell us the ages of the children when you book.

How long is the ride?

From one hour. Longer rides can be arranged.

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