Horse Activities

At Eldhestar, we have developed our activities since 1986 to combine pleasure, comfort, and adventure in a way that respects nature. Our farm is located in the heart of Iceland’s south-western countryside, only a 30-minute drive from Reykjavík. The fascinating area around the volcano Hengill, with its beautiful valleys, hot springs, and the chance to bathe in natural warm water, is the origin of our name: Volcano horses – Eldhestar in Icelandic. We offer a great variety of riding tours all year round. You can choose between half-day tours, day tours, combo tours including riding and other activities, and multi-day tours lasting 2-7 days of riding. For experienced riders, we offer the adventure of 6-7 days on horseback in the Icelandic highlands, accompanied by a herd of free-running horses. We have up to 350 horses at our farm in the summer and 60-100 in the winter, ensuring we do our best to find the ideal horse for everyone. For groups, we offer a Horse Show, presenting the Icelandic horse’s historic role and its unique qualities as a riding horse for everyone — reservation required! Hotel Eldhestar offers accommodation in a cozy countryside hotel with a luxurious atmosphere, featuring 54 rooms, a spacious restaurant, conference facilities, and hot tubs. Colors and materials in Icelandic nature, genuine craftsmanship, and old traditions inspire the interior of Hotel Eldhestar, which was the first lodging in Iceland to receive the Nordic Swan Eco-label. We also offer accommodation in a guesthouse with shared facilities for up to 19 people. Our guests can relax in a beautiful and peaceful environment, explore fascinating nature with the Icelandic horses during the day, and enjoy comfortable accommodations, delicious food, and drinks in a cozy atmosphere in the evenings. We emphasize personal service, safety, and environmentally friendly operations. Eldhestar is a participant in VAKINN, Iceland tourism’s official quality and safety label. Please contact us for prices and booking information. 

Set on an Icelandic horse farm 13 km from Hella town centre, this family-run property is 3 km off Iceland’s Ring Road. It offers views of the Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes, a traditional Icelandic restaurant and 2 outdoor hot tubs. WiFi is free throughout the premises. At Hestheimar, the geothermally heated accommodation options feature blackout curtains and either private or shared bathrooms. Some include kitchen facilities and a terrace. Views of the Tindfjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull Glaciers can be seen from some rooms. It also offers a communal living room with books and toys, BBQ facilities and a gift shop selling local crafts. Horse riding trips and sightseeing tours can be arranged on request. Homemade bread and cakes are available in the restaurant. Central Reykjavik is a 50-minute drive away, while the town of Selfoss is about 20 minutes away by car. 

 Catch the rainbow Úthlíð is a rare gem to be found in largely unspoiled Icelandic landscape. It is located centrally from most key locations, only an hour drive from Reykjavik, 25 min from the national park of Þingvellir, 10 min from the famous Geysir hot springs and only 15 min from Gullfoss.   Úthlíð offers unique combination of services:  Cottages for rent, various sizes and types Swimming Pool with hot tubs and shower Grill Bar and Restaurant Camping site with grill facilities Convenience store and a Gas station 9 hole golf course Horse rental for shorter and longer trips Golf course name: Number of holes: Par: Úthlíðarvöllur 9 70   Horserental - 7 person max pr. tour - bookings: Tel.: +354-699-5500 Shorter guided horse riding tours offered on request. Click here to book a house. Please contact for further information.

Miđ Hvoll is a humble treasure set amidst the panoramic backdrop of the Mýradsjokull glacial valley. Our seven comfortable holiday cottages are located in the historical and serene surroundings of Iceland's south coast with everything you may need for a pleasant stay. You can watch the sunrise over Dyrhólaey with a coffee from the front door of your cottage or if in season spot a puffin or witness the majestic Northern lights from your bedroom window. Our private beach is just a short walk away and the perfect place to unwind. There is a small family run horse rental available for those who would like to experience the world famous Icelandic horse. Tölting along black sand with off-shore views of Vestmanneyjar, fresh sea and glacier air while mounted on the horses of Vikings is a guaranteed unique experience. Miđ Hvoll is 170km away from the capital Reykjavík and easily located just off the national highway. Vík, the local town for goods and services is an approximate 15minute drive.

Mountaineers of Iceland is a family-owned Travel agency and a leading adventure tour operator, founded in 1996. We have the largest fleet of snowmobiles in Iceland, and we specialize in snowmobile and super jeep tours on Langjökull glacier. We offer exciting experiences for individuals, groups, and corporate clients, including tailored private and incentive tours. Committed to safety, exceptional service, and sustainability, we deliver unforgettable adventures while protecting the land we love. For further information, please visit our webpage www.mountaineers.is or send us an email info@mountaineers.is.Or give us a could, our friendly staff are eager to help you plan your next adventure.  

Food Experience In Friðheimar we create a pleasant Food Experience for our guests where lunch is enjoyed among the tomato plants, as the restaurant is located inside the greenhouse. Enjoy the special experience of entering a greenhouse with its fragrant tomato plants – and then sitting down to a feast of the famous and delicious Friðheimar‘s tomato-based cuisine – with tomato plants all around. Some would also like to raise a glass of tomato schnapps!  Visitors can also buy delicious food souvenirs such as tomato jam, cucumber salsa, and tomato drink. Everything homemade. We recommend booking a table in advance through www.dineout.is/fridheimar   Greenhouse visit and a Horse show or Visit to the stableWe also offer a Greenhouse Visit where guests are informed how Icelanders are able to grow vegetables the whole year round with help from nature!  A Horse show or Visit to the stable is available where the history and gates of the Icelandic horse are introduced in light and professional way in a nice environment. After the show, our guests are welcome to the stable where they can meet the horses, take pictures and talk to the riders.  Friðheimar is a farm operated by an Icelandic family who is breeding Icelandic horses and growing vegetables all year round with help from nature. A visit to Friðheimar is in perfect harmony with the Golden Circle route and is great entertainment for all age groups and especially people that are curious about family farm life in Iceland.  Please notice that the Greenhouse visit and Horse show/Visit to the stable need to be booked in advance via email (fridheimar@fridheimar.is) 

Horseback ride and dinner with a Viking! Efri-Úlfsstaðir, our farm, is located right in the center of our greatest Saga: BrennuNjáls Saga. Arriving at our farm, you will be a part of our history, and you should also feel part of it. When we ride our horses, we ride on 1000-year-old tracks that the Vikings used to ride. We drink from the same river and look at the same mountains as the Vikings did. The horses are the foundation of all our tours, but our Saga, food, and insight give you a very special experience not to be found anywhere else.

We welcome you to the horse breeding farm Skeiðvellir. If you want to get to know the Icelandic horse while traveling in Iceland you have come to the right place. Skeiðvellir is a family run horse breeding and training farm which is home to around 100 horses. We offer a unique chance to get to know our remarkable horses and explore the beautiful landscape on horseback. For those who don´t want to ride but do want to interact with and get to know more about the Icelandic Horse, we offer a guided tour of the stable with where you'll get a chance to be up close with the horses, pet them to your heart's content and learn of their long history and what makes them a truly unique breed of horses. Furthermore, for a small fee, we offer a little horse rental for children, where they can try sitting on a horse and riding it as a guide leads them around in the riding hall. Open daily 09:00 – 17:00.

Holiday houseCosy holiday house in the country side where up to 7 people can sleep. Vorsabær 2 is situated only 80 kilometers from Reykjavík. In the house there are 2 bedrooms, one of which has a double bed and the other a bunk bed. Besides there is a 18 m2 sleeping loft with 3 beds. We also provide a crib on request, free for children up to 2 years old. There is floor heating in the house and the kitchen is equipped with all necessary tableware and is included in a spacious living room with a TV. Outside the living room is a patio with garden furniture and a gas barbecue. The view from the house is breathtaking, looking east you can see the volcano Hekla and in winter there is a good chance to witness amazing northern lights! Horse back riding with personal serviceIt is ideal for families and small groups of friends. Everyone can take part and the guides can lead the youngest childrens by the rein during the trip. We always start inside the riding arena where we will teach you all the basics and then we go outside and ride with you. There are good horses for both unexperienced riders and as well for experienced riders. You can choose between 1, 2 or 3 hours trips and even a day-trip for experienced riders which are 5 hours. We also provide children tours where we lead their horses by the rein inside the riding arena for about 10 minutes. We accommodate guests to visit our farm animals and see a real icelandic farm! We guide you on the farm for about 1 hour and you get the opportunity to spend some time with our animals to get to know them and pet them.

In Efstidalur you will get a unique and different experience. Right in the middle of the Golden Circle, you get a glance of the farm life in Iceland. This family farm has opened up for tourists and offers a variety of products straight from the farm, such as the famous ice cream, skyr and feta cheese. The restaurant also offers beef from the farm and other local food. We welcome you to come and meet our family at work! For opening hours, please visit our Facebook site. The horse rental is open in the summertime.

Sólvangur is an authentic horse breeding farm in South Iceland where people can learn about and meet the Icelandic horse, visit the stable, take riding lessons, drink coffee or enjoy refreshments at the Stable Café, or even stay for a few nights in the peaceful countryside. The farm is owned by a family with passion for horses and a lot of experience and knowledge in the field. Today there are around 60 horses on the farm, as well as some other animals. The horses are well trained quality horses and the instructors are licensed riding teachers. Sólvangur is the place to visit if you love horses or even if you are just a little curious about them, as the Sólvangur team strives to educate and give people the chance to get closer to the Icelandic horse. Suits well for individuals of all ages, small groups and families. 

At Eldhestar we have developed our activities since 1986 to combine pleasure, comfort and adventure in a way respecting nature. Our farm is located in the heart of Iceland’s south-western countryside, only 30 minutes´ drive from Reykjavík. The fascinating area around the volcano Hengill with its beautiful valleys, hot springs and the chance to bathe in natural warm water is the origin of our name: Volcano horses – Eldhestar in Icelandic. We offer a great variety of riding tours all year round. You can choose between half day tours, day tours, combo tours including riding and activities and multi-day tours including 2-7 days of riding. For experienced riders, we offer the adventure of 6-7 days on horseback in the Icelandic highlands with a herd of free running horses. We have up to 350 horses at our farm in the summer and 60-100 in the winter, doing our best to find the ideal horse for everyone. For groups, we offer a Horse Show, presenting the Icelandic horse´s historic role as well as its unique qualities as a riding horse for everyone - reservation required! Hotel Eldhestar offers accommodation in a cozy countryside hotel with a luxurious atmosphere, featuring 37 rooms, a spacious restaurant, conference facilities, and hot tubs. Colors and materials in Icelandic nature, genuine craftsmanship and old tradition inspire the interior of Hotel Eldhestar, which was the first lodging in Iceland to receive the Nordic Swan Eco-label. We also offer accommodation in a guesthouse with shared facilities for up to 19 people. Our guests can relax in a beautiful and peaceful environment, get to know fascinating nature with the Icelandic horses during the day and enjoy comfortable accommodations, food and drink in a cozy atmosphere in the evenings. We emphasize personal service, safety and an environmentally friendly operation. Eldhestar is participant in VAKINN, Iceland tourism’s official quality and safety label. Please contact for prices and booking information. Eldhestar are 2021 Travellers’ Choice – Tripadvisor.

Hekluhestar - Riding tours since 1981 Austvaðsholtfarm, the heart of Hekluhestar, is located 12 km from Hella, in a vast open area 100 km. east of Reykjavik in the vicinity of the volcano Mt. Hekla, bordered by the river Rangá and has the character of a family farm.Horses are the focal point of activity at Hekluhestar, brought up and trained with the requirements of our guests in mind. Perfectly adapted to their ground, from the grassy meadows and river randges to the rugged desertic highlands and volcanic fields. The Icelandic horse has a fourth and fifth gait, tölt and pace, which enable one to cover long distances comfortably and swiftly. For over thirty years the Hekluhestar family has guided many groups of people coming from all over the world through the rugged area of Hekla. Anita is continuing the family tradition that her parents, Jón and Nicole started, and is leading the riding tours, which she has been involved every year since she was a little child. The Highland tours – 6 and 8 day ridesIn July and August we offer riding tours through lavafields and volcanic ash desert and other impressive scenery close to the famous volcano Hekla.The tours continues to Landmannalaugar a geothermal area with a colourful and breathtaking landscape of mountains, hot springs and lavafields. Daily treks of 4-7 hours. Accomodation is provided at the farm and in well kept mountain huts. Summer night ride – Ride into the bright Icelandic summer night in June.Experience a unique admosphere and the energy of the nature by riding into the bright night on an Icelandic horse. Ride in the meadows where the birds with their chicks are running around and the dew decorates the vegetation. Going alongthe beautiful and quiet river Ranga with a great view of the volcano Hekla, glaciers and mountains. We start the ride around 23 o‘clock and ride for about three to four hours. When we arrive back to the farm, hot chocolate and traditional „bakkelsi“ will be served. Day toursCome and visit our farm and go for a one hour ride up to a day tour along the river Rangá. Beautiful view of the mountains. The GuesthouseBuilt 1990 in old traditional Icelandic style. Turf on the roof makes the house fit perfectly into the natural surrounding. Sleeping-bag accommodation in a private house with selfcatering, for individuals and small groups up to 18 persons. Whatever your interest: overnight stay, a riding vacation, a sightseeing excursion or longer stay at the farm. You are always welcome. Available all times of the year. Icelandic, French and English spoken Find us on Facebook here.Find us here on instagram

Herríðarhóll is a successful horse-breeding farm and is very well located in the south. We offer short riding trips from 1 hour to several day rides, small groups, and individual guided trips in German and English. Our horses are mostly of our breed and are well trained, and our surroundings between a lake and river offer stunning views. Please get in touch with us directly. Accommodation is available in new cottages and cozy double rooms with breakfast and dinner. A bath in our Jaccuzzis in the garden is excellent for preparing you for the next ride. We have been operating since 1996 - you are welcome!  

Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia offers a wide variety of day tours, enabling travelers to visit and experience many of the most stunning and exotic places in Iceland: The Blue Lagoon, Northern Lights tours, the Golden Circle, national parks and the majestic Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. With the most extensive and newest coach fleet in Iceland, Reykjavik Excursions hires only local, officially licensed guides and offers free wi-fi and USB charger ports in every seat. For the more adventurous and independent traveler, Reykjavik Excursions operates the Highland Bus. These are modified coaches, designed to cross rivers and navigate the most challenging mountain roads, which take hikers into the stunning Icelandic Highlands.

Riding Tours South Iceland is a family company. Our goal is to meet the needs of every customer as best we can with personal service. We are located in Syðra-Langholt 3 845 Hrunamannahreppur. We are about 100 kilometer from Reykjavik. Riding Tours South Iceland offer´s all kind of riding tours from one hour and up to 6 day riding tour. Please contact us if you have any special requests or wishes.We would love to help you to plan your dream riding tour here in Iceland with our great team.

Arctic Adventures is a premier provider of recreational tours in Iceland, with a vast selection of trips and activities available throughout the country. The company offers glacier walks, ice cave tours, diving and surface diving in Silfra, hiking, cave exploration, snowmobiling, whale watching, and sightseeing tours. Their locations include Reykjavík, Sólheimajökull, Skaftafell, and Húsafell.  A specialist in day trips and longer tours, Arctic Adventures is a go-to operator for private trips, school excursions, and corporate group outings.  In addition to their tour offerings, Arctic Adventures operates several hotels throughout Iceland, including Adventure Hotel Geirland at Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Adventure Hotel Hof in Öræfi, Hotel Hellissandur, and Óbyggðasetrið in Fljótsdal. As a testament to their commitment to quality and the environment, Arctic Adventures has been certified by Vakinn, Iceland's official tourism certification program. Glacier Hiking at Sólheimajökull Glacier and from Skaftafell. Hiking Tours at Landmannalaugar, Laugavegur & Þórsmörk. Ice Caving at Kötlujökull, Sólheimajökull, Langjökull, Falljökull Glaciers and from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Lava Caving at Raufarhólshellir Lava Cave.  Scuba Diving/Snorkelling at Silfra Fissure, Þingvellir National Park. Snowmobiling at Langjökull Glacier.Sightseeing Tours exploring the areas around Reykjavík or around the whole island.