Horse riding in North Iceland!

In the countryside, most people have horses, and a great many do even in the towns. Everywhere there are horse rentals offering riding trips, so trying out the small but very strong Icelandic horse is no problem at all. Everyone will enjoy it, regardless of the weather.

It is not surprising that these horses were called man's most necessary servant, considering the total lack of roads in former times. Leading through the untouched, charming nature of North Iceland, riding trails follow the coast, wind into the scenic mountains, or revive the use of age-old trails with varied history.
Experiencing an autumn roundup by the owners of free-ranging horses is no less of an adventure. Sitting on the corral fence and watching the action, you will see excitement, hear singing, and find happiness in every face. Many places in North Iceland have special exhibitions that introduce travellers to the Icelandic horse, and events related to riding and raising horses are always on the increase.
Arctic Rafting
Hafgrímsstaðir
560, Varmahlíð
+354 571-2200
Arctic Rafting is an eco-adventure rafting company based in South Iceland, North Iceland and Reykjavík. Our roots lie in the first adventure ...
01/05 - 30/09
Nonni Travel
Brekkugata 5
602, Akureyri
+354 461-1841
Nonni Travel is a fully licensed travel bureau with main offices in Akureyri, founded in 1988 by Helena Dejak, who was born and raised in Slovenia ...
Open All Year
Arinbjörn Jóhannsson Erlebnistouren
Brekkulækur
531, Hvammstangi
+354 451-2938
Over the years Brekkulækur has organized riding tours as well as hiking tours with focus on Icelandic country life and nature. Today we have a ...
Open All Year
Jón Þór Benediktsson / The Traveling Viking
Ytri Bakki
601, Akureyri
+354 896-3569
www.ttv.is
The Traveling Viking is an Icelandic tour operator in Akureyri that provide tours all over Iceland, with the main focus on the North-EastOur ...
Open All Year
Hestasport
Vegamót
560, Varmahlíð
+354 453-8383
www.riding.is
Hestasport is located in heart of Northern Iceland's Skagafjörður, the birthplace of the Icelandic horse. Hestasport is Iceland's oldest licensed ...
Open All Year
Lýtingsstaðir Icelandic Horse Farm
Lýtingsstaðir
560, Varmahlíð
+354 453-8064
On our farm Lýtingsstaðir, situated in the North of Iceland in Skagafjörður, we breed horses and offer a great variety of riding tours.You can expect ...
Open All Year
Pólar Hestar
Grýtubakki II, Grýtubakkahreppur
601, Akureyri
+354 463-3179
In the North of Iceland, at the longest fjord of Iceland, Eyjafjördur, lies dreamly Grytubakki, our farmhouse. Since 1985 Grytubakki is the starting ...
Open All Year
Skjaldarvík Ferðaþjónusta
Skjaldarvík
601, Akureyri
+354 552-5200
Welcome to Skjaldarvik Travel and Tourist Service. We offer quaint and cozy accommodations close to Akureyri.In Skjaldarvik guesthouse the choices ...
Open All Year
Active North
Hóll
671, Kópasker
+354 699-4491
Open All Year
Gauksmýri Lodge
Gauksmýri
531, Hvammstangi
+354 451-2927
At Gauksmýri in West Hunathing county we offer holiday services with an emphasis on nature and horsemanship, while adhering to the Icelandic Farm ...
Open All Year
Saga Travel
Kaupvangsstræti 4
600, Akureyri
+354 558-8888
Saga Travel offers you to experience North Iceland privately or in small groups, led by highly qualified guides who know the land as the back of ...
Open All Year
Saltvik
Saltvík
641, Húsavík
+354 847-9515
Icelandic horse service Tvistur
Hringsholt
620, Dalvík
+354 466-1679
Guðmundur Skarphéðinsson
Garði, Aðaldal
641, Húsavík
+354 464-3569
Arctic Adventures
Laugavegur 11
101, Reykjavík
+354 562-7000
Hestaleigan Kátur
Kaupangur, Eyjafjarðarsveit
601, Akureyri
+354 695-7218
Safarihestar
Álftagerði 3
660, Mývatn
+354 464-4203
Húnaver
Bólstaðarhlíðarhreppur
541, Blönduós
+354 452-7110
Kolbeinn Kjartansson
Hraunkot
641, Húsavík
+354 864-6471