Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fields

Experience the Icelandic horse surrounded by unique nature right outside Reykjavík’s city center. Our friendly horses and specially trained guides will take you on a ride on excellent riding paths where you can experience the unique Icelandic horse while enjoying beautiful scenery full of lava fields and green hillsides.

Please note that the riding time is 1 1/2 - 2 hours, a total of 4 hours with transfer.

When we arrive back at the stables enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate is available and feel free to ask our staff any questions about the Icelandic horse. This tour is ideal for both beginners and more experienced riders and is a fantastic choice for a day tour in Reykjavík. 

Before the Lava Tour starts we organize the groups according to riding skill level to ensure everyone gets an experience and adventure according to their skill level! At Íshestar we take pride in our personal service and limit group sizes to ensure a safe and enjoyable tour for all of our guests.

Our stables are located a short 20-minute drive outside of Reykjavik’s city center.

• The age limit to ride on this tour is 7 years old. 
• The weight limit for all our tours is 110 kg/240 lbs
• If you are arriving by own car, please be at our stable 30 minutes before departure
• Riding helmets, rubber boots and rainwear / warm outfit during the ride
• Trained guides who speak multiple languages (English, Scandinavian and German)
  

Please note that it is not allowed to ride with backpacks or bags but Íshestar provides complimentary safety boxes at the stables for valuables. 

• The age limit to ride on this tour is 7 years old
• The weight limit for all our tours is 110 kg/240 lbs
• If you are arriving by own car, please be at the Íshestar stables 30 minutes before departure
• Riding gear (riding boots, riding trousers, jackets, hats, gloves, etc.) needs to be washed (40°C), dry cleaned or disinfected before arriving in Iceland. Used leather gear may not be brought into the country. Disinfecting of riding equipment can be found here.
• Note that the riding time is 1 1/2 - 2 hours, a total of 4 hours with a transfer
  

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io