Ride Iceland with the farmers who raised the horses
Owned by Icelandic farmers, Íslandshestar offers an extensive choice of multi-day horse riding tours in Iceland – most of them with a free-running herd, which makes the experience even greater.
32 tours match – from day rides an hour from Reykjavík to eight days across the highlands.
Every season has its own ride
From the midnight sun in the highlands to the autumn round-ups and riding under the northern lights.
New tours and award nominees
All 32 riding tours
New tour! 10% special launch offerArctic Ice, Black Sands & Northern Lights
New tour!Þingvellir UNESCO Trail
Nominated as one of four best riding tours in the worldLandmannalaugar – Mt. Hekla
Nominated by CNNgo as one of the greatest horse treks in the worldGolden Circle
Nominated by the Sunday Times as one of the 10 best trails in the worldNorthern Exposure
In operation since 1983Kjölur
Booked directly with the people who breed the horses
Every tour starts from the farm of one of our farmers. They know the land, they know the horses – and there are no intermediaries.
- The farmersEach tour is organized by the local expert – the farmer and his family – using their own horses.
- DiversityRides in most parts of the country: south, west, north and across the highlands.
- ExperienceOur farmers have over 30 years of experience leading riding groups through Iceland.
- International groupsBe prepared to meet horse lovers from all over the world.
Meet the farmers
Every farm is different, so every tour has its own character. Pick a farm on the map to see who you’ll ride with.
Haukur Suska and family live in Hvammur Farm in Vatnsdalur in North Iceland. Haukur has five children and many, many horses, and his family and staff help him operate the tours.
Rides from Hvammur farm- Trail of Hope · 4 days
- Kjölur · 8 days
- The Kings Trail – Across Iceland’s Western Highlands · 7 days
- Horse Round up Laufskálaréttir · 5 days
- Horse Round Up in Skrapatungurétt · 4 days
- Horse Round Up in Víðidalstungurétt · 4 days
- Trail of Hope – Autumn Adventure · 4 days
- Farm Stay · Farm stay
- Riverside adventure at Hvammur farm · Day tour
Happy travellers
“A wonderful experience, I loved everything about it, beautiful country, lovely people… and the best horses!! Thanks again to Haukur and everybody at Hvammur Farm for the best holiday ever.”
“I really wish I would have done this trip sooner, this is truly a life changing experience and one you can´t describe until you try it yourself! The horses, nature, hosts, and helpers were amazing.”
“The holiday was one of the best experiences I’ve had, the country is amazing, the scenery spectacular. Everything at such a relaxed pace, nothing rushed or hurried. Sophie and Hannes are so lovely and kind.”
Kjölur Nature Cabins
We offer a selection of lodging options along the historic Kjölur road through the central highlands. Each one is a comfortable base for exploring the landscape – stay in one place, or break your journey up and stay at each. Beds are single beds in dormitories at all properties.
The cabins close around 20 September and open again for the summer around 15 June each year.
Cabins, prices & directionsFremstaver
Up to 25 guests
Árbúðir
Up to 30 guests
Gíslaskáli
45–50 guests in 6 rooms
Öndvegur
Up to 50 guests in two-person rooms
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