Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik
Description
We offer scenic riding tours on the beautiful black sand beaches of Vík, South Iceland. Our Black Beach Riding Tour is an easy-going one hour ride perfectly suited for beginners and people who don’t go horse riding often, but we welcome riders of all abilities. Our horses are friendly and sure-footed, perfect to enjoy the wild Icelandic terrain. In the summer there is a chance to spot puffins flying above us, and in winter the ever-changing weather highlights the rugged beauty of the landscape. The tours are mostly at walking speed, but for those who are capable there is the chance to try some tölt, the special gait of the Icelandic horse. Please note we have a weight limit of 100kg / 220lb, and riders must be aged 10+. We are committed to the welfare of our horses and reserve the right to ask riders to step on a scale. We ask you to arrive at the stable 15 minutes before departure.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weight Limit: 100 kg/ 220 lb
- Age: 10 and up
- Not allowed for pregnant travelers
Reviews(546)
Excellent. The guides were friendly. The ride was perfect. Great job on the sunny weather. ; ) horses were fantastic.
Horses were wonderful. Staff was wonderful. Definitely a Beginner experience, but very well run. On the beach made things even more spectacular.
This might be one of the most beautiful locations I’ve ever visited!! It was cool that these horses are the same blood line as the Vikings originally brought over
went with my brother while we were doing a camping trip around the golden circle, tour was a little short but very nice and staff were friendly and helpful, the beach and doing the trot after were very enjoyable, good times if you’re looking for something that doesn’t take too much time out of your day!
We had the best time on this tour! The staff was very knowledgeable, experienced, and made it easy to feel comfortable. We all had basic riding experience (some more than others) and never felt uncomfortable. The horses are so sweet! Beautiful views along the black sand beach, wish we could have "tolted" a little more. Overall, great experience and would go again!
I had a wonderful time on this ride. It is very chill - out and back along the beach, with a stop for photos (which is a great souvenir). I got to ride Thor, who was lovely, and this was my first time experiencing the tolt gait, which was very unique! If you’re a beginner and only want to walk, there is an option for that too. My guide was lovely, we had a great chat about life (didn’t catch her name unfortunately), and the horses all appeared very well cared for. I do wish there was a longer/more advanced option offered as I would have opted for that, but the black beach scenery on horseback was great even for the short ride.
Very nice team, cute well-treated horses. Dreamlike scenery, great experience even without riding skills
Wonderful, with the black sand beach of Vik as a backdrop. Very kind and very calm horses. Very warm welcome
We made a loop around the beach, flat easy walking. The riders that wanted to tolt (their smooth trot) were taken off in one direction. The tolt is very smooth to ride.. The ponies are very good and the staff is excellent with matching us up with ponies.
This was the highlight of the trip
