Mosfellsdalur Horse Riding Tour Near Reykjavik - 3 Hours

Mount an Icelandic horse and spend three hours exploring the countryside that shaped the breed.

A private 3-hour horse riding tour near Reykjavik for riders with previous experience, based at a small farm in Mosfellsdalur just 20 minutes from downtown. You ride with a live English-speaking guide who tailors the route and pace to your individual level, working through different gaits and building your understanding of proper technique. Light refreshments and a helmet are included. Total time from arrival to departure is around 4 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private horse riding tour in Mosfellsdalur

• Arrive at stable and meet guide
• Prepare horse and equipment
• Mount horse and start riding
• Explore Mosfellsdalur countryside
• Practice different riding gaits
• Dismount and finish tour

The experience

The farm sits close enough to the city that you can reach it by bus, but far enough that the landscape feels like open countryside the moment you arrive. Because tours run private (only your group and the guide), there's no waiting, no strangers setting the pace, and no need to match someone else's rhythm. You'll meet your guide at the stable, get fitted with a helmet, and spend time preparing yourself and the horse before heading out into the Mosfellsdalur area.

The riding itself runs around 3 hours, which is long enough to move beyond the basics. Your guide watches how you sit and handles the reins, then adjusts what you work on, whether that's mounting smoothly, mastering the Icelandic horse's distinctive gaits, or simply building the muscle memory that turns nervousness into confidence. The scenery matters here too: you're not circling a ring, but moving through the actual terrain that has shaped these horses for centuries. The total time from when you arrive at the farm to when you leave is around 4 hours.

This tour is built for riders who've sat on a horse before and want a longer, more involved ride than a beginner's outing. The guide will not push you beyond what you can handle, but the length of the ride and the variety of gaits mean you'll leave with a real sense of what these horses can do and what you've learned to do with them. Wear comfortable riding shoes or good sneakers, and dress for Icelandic weather, conditions change fast.

What’s included

• A live English-speaking guide who tailors the route to your riding level.
• use of a helmet.
• light refreshments.
• the full 3-hour ride through Mosfellsdalur countryside.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 29 Jul 2027

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AgesAdult (14 to 65 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Icelandic Riding

Is this one for you?Book this if you've ridden before and want three hours of one-on-one instruction to work on technique and different gaits. The private format lets your guide tailor the session to your level instead of keeping pace with a group.

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Top questions

How do I get to the farm from Reykjavik?

The farm is 20 minutes from downtown Reykjavik. Bus no. 15 runs directly to the farm, making it the easiest way to arrive without a rental car.

What's the difference between this tour and a beginner horse ride?

This tour is designed for riders with previous riding experience and runs for 3 hours: long enough to work through different gaits, refine your technique, and really get to know the horse. A beginner tour would be shorter and focus on basics.

Will the guide change the route based on my riding level?

Yes. Your guide tailors the tour to your individual needs, adjusting both the pace and what you work on (from mounting and dismounting to mastering different gaits), so you build confidence without being pushed beyond what you can handle.

What happens if I've never ridden before?

This tour requires previous riding experience. If you're new to riding, you'll need a beginner-level tour instead.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes a helmet, use of the horse, a private guide who speaks English, and light refreshments. You arrange your own transport to the farm, though bus no. 15 stops nearby.

How much time should I plan for the whole visit?

Plan around 4 hours from arrival at the farm to departure: that includes preparation time, the 3-hour ride, and time to settle the horse afterward.