Into The Hot Spring Valley - Horseback ride & bathe (small groups guarantee) - Reykjadalur

by Sólhestar · Horse riding · Lagoons & spas · Reykjavík

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Into The Hot Spring Valley - Horseback ride & bathe (small groups guarantee) - Reykjadalur — Sólhestar

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Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
All year
Starts in
Hveragerði
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Vorsabæjarvellir
Reykjadalur, Hveragerði
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
09:30
Minimum age
14
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in Sólhestar's words: Your ridingtour is from south Iceland Between Hveragerdi and Selfoss, a big sign on road 1. Sólhestar riding tours Borgargerði Ölfusi Tel : 892 3066 Via road : 374 click on link to map >https://www.google.is/maps/place/S%C3%B3lhestar+Horse+Rental/@63.9861625,-21.3414217,9z/data=!4m2!3m...

About this experience

Adventure Ride to Reykjadalur Hot Springs

Experience Icelandic Nature at it's finest.

Join our small group tour and enjoy a personalized adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of South Iceland. Our sure-footed Icelandic horses will take you on an unforgettable journey up to the geothermal wonder of Reykjadalur (“Smokey Valley”).

Tour Highlights:

Duration: 4 hours total
Skill Level: Medium and Experienced Riders

What to Expect:

Scenic Mountain Paths: Ride along picturesque trails with stunning views.
Geothermal Experience: Explore hot springs up close and bathe in a natural hot stream.
Relaxation Break: Take a moment to unwind in untouched nature with your group.
Panoramic Views: Enjoy breathtaking vistas over the village of Hveragerði and, on clear days, the Westman Islands.
Light Refreshments: Conclude your adventure with a light refreshment.

Additional Information:

Group Size: We keep our groups small to ensure a personal and friendly experience.
Weight limit is 100 kg

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore Iceland's natural beauty on horseback. Book your adventure now and create unforgettable memories.

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

Included

Light refreshment after the riding tour

Rain clothing

Boots

Coffee

Protection helmets

Bath in the natural hot river

Not included

Swimming clothing
Towels
Transportation

Good to know

Dress according to Weather
Camera (Mobile) Not Professional camera
Towel
Swimwear

Please meet us at our location 30 minutes before set starting time

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.

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.

1Sólhestar 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 1 day before departure, 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 Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fields from Íshestar Riding Tours is €115 — €143 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Sólhestar · €258	Íshestar Riding Tours · €115
How long it runs	4 hours	2 hours
How hard it is	Moderate	Easy

The €143 buys you 2 more hours out. 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 14 — 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

Sólhestar 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 Sólhestar

Read all 303 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Zuzana Urvalkova
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Amazing experience! We highly recommend it! The horses are incredibly friendly and gentle. We are complete beginners with very little riding experience, yet we had no problem joining the 1.5-hour ride through the beautiful Icelandic countryside. Along the way, we crossed several shallow rivers on horseback, which made the ride even more memorable. Our group was relatively small, and we were looked after by two guides. We are from the Czech Republic, so we were especially happy to learn that one of our guides was Viki. She was absolutely fantastic! Viki was kind, welcoming, and shared lots of interesting facts about Icelandic horses as well as Iceland itself. The guides also take photos of you during the ride, so you’ll have wonderful memories to take home. We were lucky with the weather, but if it rains, they provide both rain ponchos and warm waterproof trousers, so you’re well prepared. The scenery is absolutely stunning, and the horses are amazing. We did the ride with our children, and everything went perfectly. By arrangement, we even had the chance to try the special Icelandic gait, the tölt. It was an unforgettable experience, and we highly recommend it. As a bonus, there are natural hot springs nearby, so after the ride you can relax and warm up for free in a beautiful hot river.
Luksss
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
A very pleasant experience suited for all levels of experience. The hosts explained everything clearly and were very kindnand welcoming. The horses were gorgeous and very accustomed to being ridden. In the end we got some complimentary coffee and hot chocolate.
Eric Whiteman
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
Awesome experience! We had a large group of 20 and we were all accommodated and looked after. We were provided rain gear which was especially helpful. Would highly recommend!
Eleanor T
★★★★ · a year ago
Lovely horses, scenery and guides.. however maybe slightly disappointing for experienced riders such as myself. I realised beginners are welcome for the tour, and our group was only 5 so rather small, but I had hoped for a tölt/gallop as we mainly walked and trotted nice stretches, but maybe that is too advanced for a short tour. I should have asked as I read another review where a customer was taken for a gallop after the ride ended, but that was my mistake. The 90-minute ride was so beautiful, staff lovely, and a lower price than elsewhere but next time I would go somewhere that caters more for riders wanting to learn faster paces.

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Best Horse Riding Tour in Iceland (2026): 4 PicksThe horse riding tours we would book ourselves: an easy lava-field ride near Reykjavík, the hot-spring valley, and longer rides for confident riders.
Best Lagoon in Iceland (2026): 5 Picks ComparedWhich hot lagoon or hot spring tour to book in Iceland, ranked. Real prices, where each one starts, and who should skip it.
Blue Lagoon and northern lights: one day or two?Do them on different days. The one-day combo is 15 hours and €306; the lagoon fits your arrival or departure, and a €73 lights bus fits any clear night.

Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

Horse riding — questions people ask

Can complete beginners ride Icelandic horses?

Yes, and most people on the tours are beginners. Icelandic horses are small, calm and used to novices, and the one- to two-hour rides on the farm tours (/experience/164615/, /experience/170834/) move at a walk with a taste of tölt, the smooth fifth gait the breed is known for. You get a helmet and a short briefing. If you have ridden before, tell the guide; they will match you to a livelier horse.

Why can't I call it a pony?

Because Icelanders will correct you, politely. The Icelandic horse stands around 13 to 14 hands, pony height elsewhere, but it has been bred as a horse for a thousand years with no outside blood since the settlement. It has five gaits, including tölt and the flying pace. Once a horse leaves Iceland it cannot come back, to protect the herd from disease. Call it a horse; the guides will like you more.

Can I bring my own riding gear to Iceland?

Only if it has been disinfected. Iceland has strict rules to protect its horses from foreign disease: used riding clothing, gloves and boots must be disinfected before entering the country, and used leather tack, saddles and bridles are not allowed at all. The stables provide helmets and rain overalls, so most people bring nothing. Wear long trousers and closed shoes with a small heel if you have them.

Is there a weight limit for horse riding in Iceland?

Yes. Icelandic horses are small, and most stables set a rider weight limit somewhere around 100 to 110 kilograms, sometimes lower for longer rides. The tour page states the exact limit, and stables do enforce it on the day. If you are close to the limit, email us before booking and we will check with the operator. Minimum ages also apply, usually six to eight for a farm ride.

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Pairs well with

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