Scenic Horse Riding Tour in South Iceland with Volcano Views

05B - Below the Mountains

Overview

Southern Iceland horse riding tour meets wide open landscapes on this easy, full day ride between mountains and sea. On the Southern Iceland horse riding tour, you follow riverside trails with volcano views when weather permits, then return to the farm for a warm, homemade welcome.

🗺️ What to Expect

This relaxed day in the saddle showcases the beautiful stretch of southern Iceland where green lowlands open toward the coast and mountains rise in the distance. You ride along the Gljúfurá river toward the banks of the Ölfusá river, with views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull when the skies are clear. After a lunch break, the route continues toward the mountains and along Mt. Reykjafjall, where sheep and horses graze in summer.

The pace is designed for comfort and enjoyment, and the tour is suitable for all riding levels. Beginners and experienced riders ride together, and during booking you will be asked about your riding experience so the right horse can be chosen for you. The focus is on riding as smoothly as possible, with tölt encouraged when conditions allow. For safety reasons, the tour does not include galloping.

✨ Highlights

• 🌊 Ride from river valleys toward the sea and back toward the mountains in one day
• 🌋 Weather permitting views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull
• 🏞️ Scenic trails along the Gljúfurá river and the banks of the Ölfusá river
• 🐑 Summer grazing landscapes around Mt. Reykjafjall, with sheep and horses
• ☕ Coffee and home-baked cake waiting back at the farm
• 🥣 Winter season comfort stop with soup of the day at the hotel
• 🐴 A welcoming setup for mixed ability groups, with horse matching based on experience

📍 Itinerary

• Start at the farm, meet the team and get matched with your horse based on your riding experience.
• Ride along the Gljúfurá river, heading toward the lowlands.
• Ölfusá river banks, enjoy the open views, and spot Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull when weather permits.
• Lunch break, time to rest and refuel.
• Ride toward the mountains, continuing along Mt. Reykjafjall.
• Return to the farm, enjoy coffee and home-baked cake.
• Winter season note, you stop at the hotel for soup of the day before continuing the ride toward the mountains.

✅ What’s Included

• Guided ride, suitable for beginners through advanced riders
• Horse matched to your riding experience, based on details you provide during booking
• Lunch break stop
• Coffee and home-baked cake at the farm
• Winter season soup of the day stop at the hotel, before continuing toward the mountains

❌ Exclusions

• Any items or services not specifically mentioned as included

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration, 9 hours.
• Difficulty, easy.
• Riding level, suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced. Beginners and experienced riders ride together.
• Horse selection, during booking you will be asked about your riding experience. This helps the team choose the right horse for everyone.
• Gaits and safety, the team always tries to tölt as much as possible. Galloping is not included for safety reasons.
• Seasonal note, in winter you stop at the hotel for soup of the day before continuing toward the mountains.
• Scenery note, views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull are weather permitting.

🎟️ Secure Your Saddle Time in Southern Iceland

Book your Southern Iceland horse riding tour now and spend a full day riding between rivers, mountains, and big sky views. If you are looking for an easygoing Iceland horseback riding experience that still feels like a true adventure, this route delivers a memorable day in the countryside.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1: How long is the tour?
A: The tour lasts 9 hours. It is designed as a full day ride with a lunch break and time to enjoy the scenery.

Q2: Is this tour suitable for beginners?
A: Yes, it is suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced. During booking you provide your riding experience so the right horse can be chosen for you.

Q3: What scenery can I expect on the Southern Iceland horse riding tour?
A: You ride along the Gljúfurá river to the banks of the Ölfusá river, with landscapes opening between mountains and sea. Views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull are possible when weather permits.

Q4: Do beginners and experienced riders ride together?
A: Yes, beginners and experienced riders ride together on this Southern Iceland horse riding tour. The team matches horses based on the riding experience you share during booking.

Q5: Will we gallop during the ride?
A: No, the tour does not include galloping for safety reasons. The team aims to tölt as much as possible when conditions allow.