IJslandse paardrijtocht inclusief pick-up van Reykjavik

Out of the five different tours I did while traveling around the coast of Iceland I can honestly say this was by far my favorite. It was me and my nine year old daughter. The family that runs the farm were kind and friendly. Made us feel perfectly at home and safe. The horses were beautiful and you could tell how loved they all were. The ride was peaceful and the scenery was breathtaking. If I had another day there I would’ve done it again in a heartbeat.

I love the horses, they each have different wonderful personalities. They picked me up at the nearest bus stop near the hotel. They will text you 2 days to a 1 day before. Be sure to check the pick location since most 3rd party agents like viator or get guide may advertise direct pick up. That from what I know, is rarely true because the bus or van cannot get to a lot of streets where hotels and guesthouses are located. They usually pick up form the list of bus stops nearby and they are all numbered. I would suggest double or triple checking the map earlier especially if you do not have a phone plan that allows you to call easily. Once you reached the farm, you get a helmet for horse riding and get introduced to the horses. You stepped into their fence area where some horses are introduced. Then they take a bit of time to find the right horse based on your comfortability with horses, your riding experience, your height and weight. They dont really tell you the details though. It is something I observed as I was left alone in the fenced area waiting for my horse. I love my horse. He is beautiful creature and very calm. The only time he went a bit excited is when he sees certain grass fields where we make a stop for them to graze. It is a bit hard for me to get onto the horse but I am 50 years old, and not slim built. Nevertheless, the horse guides are experts in giving you a lift. They do speak English but they dont do a lot of small talks. They concentrate in getting you into the horse and doing the trail hike. The scenery is beautiful and it was a wonderful ride for a 2nd time rider like myself. I enjoyed it very much. There are a lot of small midges in the summer, something I didnt know about as a 1st time traveler to iceland. It never came up in my research. So I would get a face netting, it would have made the experience a lot better. They do get into your nose, ears, and even eyes. But my review for the farm and horse riding 100% positive. I am adding details so the logistics are easier for future travelers. The scenery ia just beautiful..I wish there is even a smaller group so I can build bonds with the horse I am riding and get to know the horse riders and guides. I wouldnt mind paying more to have more time to get to know the owners, feed the horses, and have more time riding. It is a recommended experience. I haven't been on a horse since I was 16 years old and I was thrown off and hurt myself badly. I kept to myself and this ride made me love horse riding again. Icelandic horses are very special. When we get back to the farm from the trail the owners guve treats to the horses and give them a lot of love. They have a little refreshment of water, coffee and some light sweet bakery for us before gathering to drop us back at our original pick up stopsm

They were very kind to this older lady, me, helping me mount and dismount and watching our for our group of older riders. The horses were well behaved and knew their job well. I never feared for my safety. The scenery was spectacular and our group felt comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings. It was a ride to remember.

I was freezing with the wind. I wish I would have brought gloves. I feel like the horrors should have been cared for better. They were caked with mud and needed groomed. Overall, a good experience but I would not do it again. I wish I would have had time to drink a cup of coffee but it was time to leave.

The owner of the farm personally picks up and drives clients to and from the farm. The farm is very tidy, and you can tell he has great pride in his resources. The only thing I wish is that they had different groups for beginners versus experience writers.

It was a memorable experience for our family. The horses are beautiful and calm. Highly recommend this tour for first -time riders as the friendly staff is always ready to help you get on and off the horse from start to finish. The whole journey was smooth and relaxing with amazing views. Will definitely come back when we visit Iceland again!

This was an amazing experience! I felt comfortable the entire time and the horses were very friendly. I would highly recommend this tour!! This might not be ideal for those who’ve never riden a horse before

Wonderful experience. Horses were very well taken care of. Owners/staff were very friendly! Best time! Staff will help you on if needed. Riding these horses was my main reason for coming to Iceland. The scenery on the ride was breathtaking. These stocky horses are amazing. The history of this magnificent breed is truly astounding. It is different riding English instead of western but the basics are the same. It was my dream to ride these horses for a long time and the entire experience made that dream come true. I could never pay them back for what this ride meant to me. Please plan your next ride with this farm and you won’t be disappointed!

About two hours actual riding time through beautiful fields of flowers ( in season). Horses very easy to ride. Nice family owners.

The owner of the company picked us up at the hotel in Reykjavik. He was proud of the farm and answered all of our questions. The equipment provided, from rain gear to helmets, was all top notch. The horses were all super healthy, clean and happy. The ride was through absolutely beautiful country side. The guides kept all skill levels of rider safe. There were plenty of opportunties for awesome photos.