Featured in Equitrekking Iceland, from the Emmy winning Equitrekking TV show.

Riding in iceland on strong Viking horses is a once in a lifetime experience. Vikings settled in Iceland in the 9th century, bringing horses and other livestock that would help them cultivate the land, explore and survive. Until the 19th century, horses were the sole mode of transportation around this rugged island. The Icelandic horses, though pony sized, are strong and agile, running over Iceland’s craggy terrain with ease. These horses have special gaits or ways of moving including the tölt, a smooth gait where the riders may feel like they’re gliding along instead of bouncing up and down in the saddle.

These multi-day riding tours require fit riders skilled in the walk, trot and canter. You’ll be riding with an outfitter who is a pioneer for riding in Iceland and practices sustainable tourism, so you can feel good about your trip to Iceland. Icelandair now flies from New York, Boston, Minneapolis, Orlando and Seattle, making getting to Iceland even easier. It’s about a five hour flight from New York’s JFK Airport, making shorter trips feasible too. For travelers who want to combine riding with other adventures in Ieland, the three day Countryside Adventure is a good bet. Equitrekking Travel’s preferred provider of travel services, Julie Snyder, can arrange airfare and accommodations in Reykjavik and suggest other adventures in Iceland to compliment your riding in Iceland.

Special Autumn Northern Lights Tour
See Iceland's stunning Northern Lights dancing in the black night sky, soak in the soothing mineral rich waters of the Blue Lagoon and ride Icelandic horses to majestic canyons, glacier fed waters and Golden Waterfalls this Autumn in Iceland.

A riding tour from Thursday to Sunday from end of September through October. Two nights in the countryside and one night in Reykjavik. Full-board during riding tour.

Activities

Horse Riding Holidays Iceland, Ecotourism, Inn-to-Inn Riding, Pack Trips, Blue Lagoon spa, whale watching, guided hiking tours, boat trips, jeep safari, Geysir hot spring area and Gullfoss Waterfall visits.

Accommodations

Accommodation in Reykjavík is included in many of the longer tours. Some tours are accommodated in guesthouses in rooms with shared facilities. 2 - 4 clients share a room but a limited number of single rooms are available for additional cost.

Food

During the horse riding vacations full board is provided. The menu consists of a large breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals (fish or lamb). Vegetarian meals are available if requested in advance. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price and are hard to get in the highlands. They can be bought at a reasonable price in the Duty Free Store at Keflavik Airport upon arrival.

Area Attractions

Reykjavik, Geysir hot spring area,Gullfoss Waterfalls,Thingvellir National Park, the spot where the North American and European tectonic plates meet.