Laxnes Advanced

Name: Laxnes Advanced
Brand: Laxnes
Price: 142.42 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (41 reviews)

by Laxnes · Sightseeing day tours · Reykjavík

4.8· 41 reviews of this tour4.70· 694 Google reviews of the operator

Fine on your own
Self-guided

from €142.42 per person

Next departure: Tue 1 Jun

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Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Challenging
Season
All year
Starts in
Mosfellsbær
Pickup
Hotel pickup available at extra cost, or meet at the start point
Starts at
Laxnes Advanced
Laxnes, Mosfellsbær
Departs
10:00, 14:00
Minimum age
16
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in Laxnes's words: You have chosen not to be picked up. Route map to the farm can be found on our website or find Laxnes Horse Farm on google maps.

About this experience

The Laxnes Advanced is a tour for experienced riders wanting a more challenging ride. The tour is operated at the same time as the Laxnes Special so if you´re travelling with inexperienced riders you can join the advanced tour while they take the regular Laxnes Special tour.

Please note that this tour is challenging and requires you to be able to handle a horse.

Description from the operator, Laxnes. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Laxnes Advanced

Included

Basic gear

Good to know

Refreshments can be bought at our Saloon

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Reykjavík Luggage Storage in BSI Bus Terminal from BagBee is €12 — €130 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Laxnes · €142	BagBee · €12
Changing your mind	Free until 24 h before	Free until 2 h before
How hard it is	Challenging	Easy

The €130 buys you free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

Not for families with children under 16 — the operator will not take them, even with a parent.
Not for anyone unsure on their feet or carrying an injury — the operator rates this as physically demanding, and there is no easy version of the day.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Laxnes is one of 204 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 Laxnes

Read all 694 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Madeline Anselmo
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
This truly was one of the most magical moments of my life. Riding a beautiful Icelandic horse along a trail through fields of lupines and wildflowers, crossing streams with a backdrop of majestic mountains, was an unforgettable experience. My horse was a little feisty, trotting around the other riders before suddenly stopping to snack on flowers along the trail, but overall, he was a dream to ride. The staff at the farm were fantastic—friendly, accommodating, and welcoming. They offer a variety of outerwear to help you layer up for the ride, which I gladly took advantage of since it was quite cool and breezy. We also used their shuttle service, which provides transportation from multiple pickup locations in Reykjavik to the farm, making the trip incredibly convenient. I highly recommend Laxnes Horse Farm for anyone looking for a spectacular Icelandic horse riding experience.
Cristina Edwards
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Perfect experience. 3 of us (with many years riding experience with Icelandic horses) went on the advanced tour - the horses were nicely trained and knew what they were doing. The scenery was beautiful and just a lovely family run farm! If you are not used to fast rides (with lots of Tölt) then I would recommend a lower ride!
Adam
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
Had. Fun experience. Did the 1.5-2 hour tour. I do wish the staff introduced themselves (with their names). They all did an excellent job. They made sure everyone was comfortable and when we took a break, one of the gentleman went around to make sure all saddles and gear were still set properly. Afterwards, we had an opportunity to feed the horses and then had some coffee in the little lounge area. All in all, a great time. And my horse, “Animal”, was the best!
Stephanie Cutler
★★★★★ · a year ago
We went to this riding stable based on reviews and feedback while we were planning our two week long trip to Iceland. It is located just outside of Reykjavik and is in very beautiful countryside. We were so impressed with the ride the first day and the Icelandic horses that on our last day of our trip, which was a free day, we decided to go back and spend the entire day at the farm. Of the four of us, one is a professional trail guide here in the states, one is a dressage rider, one is a high dollar show owner/rider, and the last (myself) is an intermediate pleasure rider. We took holiday in Iceland specifically to do equestrian outings and visit the countryside. We rode twice on our second visit, once on the 2-hour in the morning and then we had lunch at the barn which we brought, and then we rode the 2-hour again in the afternoon. I was able to ride Horsey Jesus, aka Happy Treat, twice out of the three and I SO wanted to stuff him in my suitcase and bring him home. Alas, he wouldnt fit. 😭 I also loved Yrsa, who was sure-footed, gentle, and fun. It was a nice challenge trying to get her to tolt instead of trot and I learned a lot from both horses about the tolt, how to sit it, and how to communicate what I wanted them to do. I cannot say enough good things about the family who owns it, the patriarch who serves coffee and pastries afterwards, the son who runs the business, or the crew who work there. If you want an authentic, genuine, and caring ride experience, I highly recommend this facility. They care for their horses and treat them like honored family members. It is such a different experience than you get in the States. A+++. I'd give them ten stars if I could. Please go see this family owned facility and give Horsey Jesus a scratch or two for me.

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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Departs10:0014:00

Reykjavík: light 03:25–23:26, 20 h 1 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Laxnes cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €8 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.