Longer trail rides

We offer multi-day rides all over Iceland during the summer months. The tours vary in length, destination, and nature but all hold promise for an unforgettable experience riding the Icelandic horse through the breathtaking nature of Iceland.


Our long tours are divided into ClassicComfort and Custom tours:

Classic: On these tours, we ride with a herd of loose horses, so it is important that the rider has good balance in faster gaits and is confident in controlling the horse. The rider gets to try many different horses during the tour. Group size ranges from 12 to 18 riders according to the different tours.  Reasonable physical condition is needed, especially on our longer highland tours where daily rides can be up to 7-8 hours.

Comfort:  We’ve smoothed away some of adventure travel’s rougher edges to enjoy a more relaxed pace of riding and more comfortable accommodation with more privacy and better facilities. There is more flexibility to add activities to the tour and the groups are smaller (appr. 8-12 riders).  The riding days are usually not as long as the classic tours, they range from 2-5 hours, depending on the tour. At times, the herd comes along and during some days we only ride with a single horse and explore specific areas that are not accessible when riding with a herd of horses.

Custom:  We offer tailor-made tours for individuals and groups.  Our facilities, horses, and staff can accommodate smaller and larger groups in exclusive and comfortable settings. Allow us to organize the riding tour of your dreams!  Enjoy riding the Icelandic horse in private through stunning nature and relax in the comfort of our exclusive facilities.  Choose from unique adventures through the highlands on the oldest trails in Iceland or experience the magical and mysterious Snæfellsnes tour, where you can experience the tölt, which is a gait unique to the Icelandic horse, on the long stretches of silky smooth black and white beaches.⁣⁣
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All multi-day rides include pick up and drop off in Reykjavik, accommodation, and full board while on the riding tour.


⁣⁣Look for our departures in June, July, August and September.

LONGER TRAIL RIDES

Löngufjörur Beach Ride

Longer trail rides

Experience the legendary beauty and dramatic landscapes of Snæfellsnes Peninsula, home of the white-tailed eagles. Snæfellsjökull volcano dominates over the national park where we ride through vast, spectacular fjords at low tide and on wide-open, light-colored sand.

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Ishestar Explorer Tour

Longer trail rides

This is a tour organised for very advanced riders that have been riding with Ishestar in the past. You will ride on almost forgotten tracks and will explore and discover new and exciting territory. All that in a group of fellow experienced Ishestar riders.

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Kirkjufell Comfort Tour

Longer trail rides

On this new tour our ride leads along colorful volcanoes and hidden waterfalls. We also ride around Mt. Kirkjufell, recognized as being “Arrow Head Mountain” on Game of Thrones. Old paths are followed through haunting Berserk lava field enjoying the views of Breiðafjörður.

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Hekla Midsummer Adventure

Longer trail rides

We take you on a tour close to one of Icelands most feared volcano: Hekla. We ride with a herd of horses around different lava fields from multiple eruptions in the past centuries and explore lush grassland, fertilised by the volcanic ash.

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Chasing Waterfalls Tour

Longer trail rides

Waterfalls, mountains, caves, lava fields and lupins: There is nothing you don't see on this tour that leads south of Tindfjallajökull into the Southern Highlands. You will ride with a small group and get to explore this remote area on horseback.

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Magical Snæfellsnes

Longer trail rides

Snæfellsnes the Magical and Mysterious! On this tour we ride through Iceland's most scenic views while experiencing the special soft gait Tölt on long stretches of golden sandy beaches with amazing view of Snæfellsjökull Glacier.

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Into the Wild: Fjallabak

Longer trail rides

This is a tour tailored to very experienced riders. The days are long as we ride through hidden paths of the highlands. As a highlight, we ride into Jökugil, a magical canyon in the heart of Landmannalaugar.

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Southern Highland Adventure

Longer trail rides

On this tour, you are introduced to Iceland’s Southern Highlands. We take you on some of Iceland’s old viking trails, covered with soft volcanic ash to the natural hot springs at Landmannalaugar.

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Landmannalaugar Comfort

Longer trail rides

The tour leads along Thjorsá river and the lava fields of Hekla into Iceland's Southern Highlands. The landscape is fascinating with rhyolite mountains while we ride paths of sand dunes and river crossings.

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Landmannalaugar Autumn

Longer trail rides

We ride through multi-coloured landscapes with yellow and greenish rhyolite mountains. The towering glaciers and extensive lava fields give the area a magical touch on our way through sand dunes and rivers.

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Forces of Nature

Longer trail rides

We ride up into the mountains to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Enjoying the black sand desert Mælifellssandur which leads us into lava fields originating from Laki’s craters during Skaftáreldar eruption.

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Beach and Mountain Ride

Longer trail rides

Experience riding on the black and golden sand with the rich colors of nature surrounding us. On this traditional trail on Löngufjörur beach and enjoy riding the Icelandic way with a herd of horses running along.

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Classic Kjölur

Longer trail rides

On this unique highland adventure, we will ride on one of the oldest trails in the country, which was known back in time for roaming outlaws. Experience our stunning country while riding across the desert in the heart of Iceland between two of our biggest glaciers.

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Custom Countryside Ride

Longer trail rides

A perfect option to enjoy a multi-day riding tour in the privacy of your family or a group of friends. You stay in a renovated farmhouse at Minni-Vellir, close to Hekla volcano. The perfect location to discover the Golden Circle, Caves or the Waterfalls of the South.

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INTO THE FAR EAST

Longer trail rides

Venture on horseback into the fascinating mountains of the eastern fjords of Iceland that are known for magical nature. The route is very attractive: old postal route where we ride on wide sandy areas with the view of waterfalls and steep mountain passes.

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Volcano Ride Special

Longer trail rides

The Fagradalsfjall crater is surrounded by kilometres of lava. We invite you to explore with us the surrounding areas filled with geological activity with bubbly mud pools, hot springs, colours and scenery that seems out of this world.

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Volcano Ride Custom

Longer trail rides

Time will tell whether Fagradalsfjall volcano will remain dormant for another 8000 years or start again soon but exploring these freshest lava fields in Iceland and the surrounding area is sure to make for an unforgettable experience.

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HORSE ROUND UP

Longer trail rides

We enjoy the autumn colours and ever-changing landscape of the north, joining Icelanders gathering their horses from the mountains. We visit the horse roundups where the farmers drive a herd of 500 young Icelandic horses from the mountains.

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Saltvík Comfort

Longer trail rides

Combine horseriding and sightseeing in the North just as you like. Go riding over the black beach and on the cliffs or visit Goðafoss waterfall, Ásbyrgi canyon and go whale watching!

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