Long 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 multi-day tours run during May, June, July, August, and September so be sure to check our departures during those months and browse through our selection of horse riding tours. You can choose from 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Day Tours.

 

If you are interested in more than 8 days of riding, we also offer Grand Tours. Please contact us at multidaytours@ishestar.is to learn more about these tours.

Chasing Waterfalls Tour

Longer Trail Rides

Waterfalls, mountains, caves, lava fields and lupins: This tour 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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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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Landmannalaugar Adventure

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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Horse Round Up – Víðidalstungurétt

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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Southern Highland Adventure

Longer Trail Rides

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

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Hekla Adventure

Longer Trail Rides

Join us on a thrilling tour near one of Iceland's most feared volcanoes, Hekla, as we ride through lava fields that have been formed by eruptions over the past centuries. Experience the beauty of the lush grasslands that have been fertilized by the volcanic ash, as we ride along with a herd of horses.

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Kirkjufell Adventure

Longer Trail Rides

Our ride leads along colorful volcanoes and also around Mt. Kirkjufell, recognized as being “Arrow Head Mountain” on Game of Thrones. Old historical riding paths are followed through lava fields.

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Beach & Lava Ride

Longer Trail Rides

On this ride you experience the extensive lava fields and volcanoes of the Reykjanes peninsula and also the legendary beauty and dramatic landscapes of the South on horse back.

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Löngufjörur Beach Ride

Longer Trail Rides

You get the chance to experience the smooth gait tölt over long distances on wide-open, light-colored sand at Löngufjörur beach, where only the tide sets a boundary to the freedom of horse and man. Witness the striking beauty of the distinctive Eldborg crater as you venture further into its lava field.

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Sheep Round-Up

Longer Trail Rides

September is the time in Iceland to gather the sheep that are roaming free in the highlands, herd them to the lowlands and then sort them between the different farms they belong to. For centuries this has been done on horseback and you have the chance to join this historic highlight.

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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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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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