Red Lava Horse Riding Tour from Reykjavik
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Availability
All Year
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DURATION
2 hours 30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
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Pickup
At additional cost
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Minimum Age
10 Years
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Price
ISK 18.000
Tour Highlights:
- Ride the friendly and sure-footed Icelandic horse
- Explore the beautiful Red Lava Hills near Reykjavík
- Ride through scenic volcanic landscapes and natural trails
- Explore the areas around Elliðavatn or Rauðavatn
- Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours on horseback
- Ride approximately 5–7 km, depending on experience
- Suitable for beginners and experienced riders
- Small groups with personal guidance
- Choose between Reykjavík pickup or self-drive
- Free parking available for self-drive guests
Included:
- Approximately 1.5-hour guided horseback ride
- Experienced riding guides
- Icelandic horse matched to your riding ability
- Riding boots
- Rain clothing
- Winter overalls when required
- Coffee
- Free parking for self-drive guests
Reykjavík pickup is available when selected with your booking.
Red Lava Horse Riding Reykjavík
Discover Icelandic nature on horseback with the Red Lava Horse Riding Reykjavík experience. Ride through beautiful volcanic landscapes near the city on a friendly and sure-footed Icelandic horse.
This tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders, with routes adapted to the experience and ability of the group. Small groups and several guides help create a relaxed and personal riding experience.
Ride Through the Red Lava Hills
Explore scenic trails around the Red Lava Hills, with routes taking you through the surrounding countryside and towards the areas around Elliðavatn or Rauðavatn.
Depending on the experience of the riders, the route covers approximately 5–7 km. Beginners can enjoy a comfortable introduction to Icelandic horse riding, while more experienced riders can experience a route suited to their abilities.
Along the way, enjoy volcanic landscapes, natural trails and beautiful scenery surprisingly close to Reykjavík.
Meet the Icelandic Horse
The Icelandic horse is famous for its friendly character, strength and sure-footed nature, making it an excellent companion for exploring Iceland’s varied terrain.
The complete experience takes approximately 2.5 hours, including around 1.5 hours on horseback.
You can choose convenient pickup from Reykjavík or make your own way to the Sólhestar stables, where free parking is available.
Self-drive guests should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled riding time. The tour departs from the stables at the stated starting time. Guests using the pickup service should be ready at their selected pickup location 30 minutes before the scheduled riding time.
Rain clothing, winter overalls when required, riding boots and coffee are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders. Guests are matched with a suitable Icelandic horse, and routes can be adapted to riding ability.
The riding time is approximately 1.5 hours, covering around 5–7 km depending on the experience of the group.
The minimum age is 10 years, and the maximum weight for participants is 110 kg.
Yes. Reykjavík pickup is available when selected during booking. Please be ready at your pickup location 30 minutes before the scheduled riding time.
Yes. Self-drive guests can park free of charge at the Sólhestar location and should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled riding time.
Important Information
- Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
- Riding time: Approximately 1.5 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Maximum weight: 110 kg
- Suitable for beginners and experienced riders
- Riding distance is approximately 5–7 km, depending on rider experience
- Small groups of up to 18 riders, accompanied by 3–4 guides
- If you have booked Reykjavík pickup, please be ready at your selected pickup point 30 minutes before the scheduled riding time
- Self-drive guests must arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled riding time
- The tour departs from the Sólhestar stables at the stated starting time
- Free parking is available for self-drive guests
- Routes and riding conditions may vary depending on weather and the experience level of the group
- Private tours may be available upon request
What to Bring
- Warm clothing suitable for the weather
- Comfortable layers
- Gloves
- Camera or phone
Rain clothing, riding boots and winter overalls when required are provided.
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund when cancelled at least 1 day before the tour
Arrival or Pickup in Reykjavík
Your Red Lava Horse Riding Reykjavík adventure begins either with convenient pickup in Reykjavík or by making your own way to the Sólhestar stables.
If you have booked pickup, please be ready at your selected location 30 minutes before the scheduled riding time.
Self-drive guests should arrive at the stables 15 minutes before the scheduled riding time. Free parking is available on location.
Meet the Icelandic Horses
Meet your guides and get introduced to the friendly and sure-footed Icelandic horses.
You will be matched with a suitable horse based on your riding experience and ability. The tour welcomes both complete beginners and experienced riders.
Ride Through the Red Lava Hills
Set off into the beautiful Red Lava Hills and surrounding countryside near Reykjavík.
The route follows natural trails through volcanic landscapes and towards the areas around Elliðavatn or Rauðavatn, depending on conditions and the experience of the group.
Experience Iceland on Horseback
Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours in the saddle, covering around 5–7 km.
Routes can be adapted to different riding abilities, allowing beginners to enjoy a relaxed experience while more confident riders can explore the capabilities of the Icelandic horse when conditions allow.
Return to the Stables
After exploring the countryside, ride back to the Sólhestar stables and say goodbye to your horse.
The complete experience takes approximately 2.5 hours, including preparation and around 1.5 hours of horseback riding.
