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Islenski Hesturinn, The Icelandic Horse - Riding Tours

Surtlugotu 3 | Fjarborg, Reykjavik, Iceland
+354 434 7979
Ranked #1 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
5.0 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Description: The only horse rental in Reykjavík, Iceland
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Bathroom facilities, Lockers / storage
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

This is a must-do activity if you are in iceland. From start to finish it was an incredible experience. The company is run by the nicest people and Begga (the owner and tour guide) is friendly and knowledgable. It is clear she loves these horses and her enthusiasm is contagious! You get to see amazing scenery and your time spent... More

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Bellarine Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Took my husband & son on this ride, and although they are not keen riders they had lots of fun. These little horse are nice and forward, not old disinterested plodders, and will willingly produce a beautiful tolt which you just sit to, very easily. Becca and her husband & staff are the most lovely people, and I would recommend... More

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BurghGirl71
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

If you like horseback riding, do this. I'm not a real fan but went along with my travel companion. It was a gorgeous sunny day and we had a nice ride. The horses seem to be in good shape. The staff was helpful to this apprehensive rider. I was sore the next day after the hour+ long tour. More

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Sheet Harbour, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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We had been planning horseback riding in Iceland for 34 years...yes, we had planned to come here on our honeymoon and finally, the day came..not of our honeymoon but 33 years later.We could not have asked for a better experience. From our pick-up and warm greeting to the wide smile and instruction by Begga, it was evident that these horses... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Love the Icelandic horseback riding. Was with a group of beginners so went slower than expected. More

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Sveinn Atli Gunnarsson, Owner at Islenski Hesturinn, The Icelandic Horse - Riding Tours, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

Great that you think the Icelandic horseback riding is fun and we totally agree on that. From reading your review, we can’t see if you are writing about the Icelandic horseback riding in general or about our firm - The Icelandic Horse (Íslenski Hesturinn).We would like reviews to appear at right places, so everybody gets the compliments belonging to them... More

Reykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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I am a local who has been riding regularly with "The Icelandic Horse" for a couple of years, and I want to give their horses as well as their "humans" my warmest recommendation. It is the best horse rental I have ever been to (and I have been to many). Everybody who works there is super helpful and nice and... More

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Naples, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

go with an open mind, no clothes, boots from out of Iceland riding stables and see a brilliant landscape while the warm guides share their insights! this is a must! More

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Toronto
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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After reading all the great reviews, we made it a point to book this trip and was very glad we did! We were picked up at our hotel by Sven and brought to a beautiful farm 15 min outside of the city. Begga is one of the warmest, most enthusiastic people you will ever meet and her love for the... More

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Weehawken, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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This was truly one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland. I have no real horseback riding experience and I approached this with just a wee bit of trepidation, but Begga's enthusiasm for her horses and her excellent pre ride instructions were confidence inspiring. Once I was on my horse (a process, which was thankfully not videoed or photographed),... More

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Uxbridge, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

After reading reviews on trip advisor, we added this to our plans in Iceland and were so happy we did. I have no riding experience, but Begga explained everything so well, and with such enthusiasm that I started my trek confident that I was in good hands. Begga has such an affection for her horses as well as enormous respect... More

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