2,5h Trail Ride for Intermediate Riders
by Hestaland · Sightseeing day tours · Reykjavík
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Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
All year
Meeting
Meet on location
Languages
EN
Departs
10:00
Minimum age
12
About this experience
Trial rides with a prep lesson.
Explore Iceland’s stunning landscape on horseback. We take the time to give each rider a prep lesson in our indoor arena before heading out on the trail. This ensures you’ll be confident, comfortable and prepared for your ride.This ride is for intermediate riders who are comfortable controlling their horse at faster gaits. We’ll enjoy varied terrain and mountain views while experiencing the Icelandic horse in its natural environment. A perfect balance of adventure, beautiful scenery and connection with the horse.
Description from the operator, Hestaland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Included
We provide helmets and all riding equipment for the horses. Please come well dressed and prepared for Icelandic weather.
Good to know
Please bring weather-appropriate clothing. We recommend warm layers, sturdy footwear, and gloves depending on the season. Icelandic weather can change quickly, so dressing in layers is always a good idea.
Please come well dressed and prepared for Icelandic weather — all year round.
Cancellation for this tour
Cancelling costs 50% of the price within 5 days of departure, rising to 75% within 3 days. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Hestaland decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Why this one and not the cheaper one?
The nearest cheaper Golden Ride – Day tour in Golden Circle area from Íslandshestar is €0 — €175 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.
| Hestaland · €175 | Íslandshestar · €0 | |
|---|---|---|
| How long it runs | 2.5 hours | 1 hour |
| Changing your mind | Not stated | No free cancellation |
| How hard it is | Moderate | Easy |
The €175 buys you 1.5 more hours out and clearer cancellation terms. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Not for families with children under 12 — the operator will not take them, even with a parent.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Hestaland is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about Hestaland
Read all 151 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.6/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · a month ago
This experience at Hestaland was a peak experience. I couldn’t stop smiling all week. The people, the horse, the landscape and community warmed my heart and spirit.
★★★★★ · a month ago
Wonderful staff and beautiful horses. The guide made sure everyone got to experience the tilt gate the horses are known for. Nice ride along a little river with small waterfalls and rapids. At one point the guide stopped and took our picture.
★★★★★ · a year ago
Great place to go horseback riding! It was something I really wanted to do on our trip and the team here definitely delivered, our guide was patient and the views were stunning. I went with my family and all of us were beginner riders (read: pretty much never ridden horses before) and were able to have a pleasant ride. My mom’s horse was being stubborn and not very willing to walk so our guide tied its reins to her horse and chatted with my mom the whole ride — guess she got an exclusive tour haha! We went for one hour with a half hour prep/training beforehand. They have you do some small loops indoors to practice getting ahold of controlling the reins. At the furthest point of the ride the guide took a family photo for us and we headed back.
★★★★★ · 7 months ago
Had such a lovely morning horse ride here, Kirsty our guide was knowledgable and friendly with the cutest little dog! We were very lucky and managed to book onto a small trail ride the night before. The scenery is lovely and I would highly recommend!
Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026
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