My family and I had so much fun on the Lava Tour. The horses are all very calm, so you can just sit and enjoy the ride. The guides were very competent and so friendly. One of the guides explained a lot about the lava fields. My daughter's guide taught her how to ride in an Icelandic style.

Wonderful experience, delightful informative staff, beautiful scenery & gentle sturdy small Icelandic horses. Highly recommend 🌸

Very professional outfit. The short pre ride video was very clear and instructive. The guide was excellent, with fluent English. The Icelandic horses are captivating, as is the landscape. It was lovely to be able to experience the tolt gait of these special creatures. You were able to pick the type of horse you wanted to ride: calm or more spirited, and separate off into a walking or tolting group of riders. Would recommend.

My sister and I really enjoyed this adventure. It gave us a great opportunity to view one of the largest lava fields Im Iceland while learning about the unique Icelandic Horse breed. Horses were beautiful and very well trained. Company provided all appropriate clothing for the excursion.

This tour was perfect from start to finish. They worked with us to pick us up from our hotel that was not originally listed as an option, and transport to the farm was easy. From there, they showed a video about how to work with the horses and basic riding instruction before they suited us up with boots, helmets and optional weather gear (this tour didn't cancel for the light rain we encountered). The best part was that the instructors were very attentive to riding ability. Our group split up a few different times based on those abilities, so I got to experience a faster pace and different route with my small group, while others continued on a leisurely pace. The guides were wonderfully attentive, took photos for us, and knew plenty of facts about the horses and landscape. Highly recommend this tour!!!

This was a real highlight of our trip to Iceland for me (and my non horse loving teenager liked it too!!). The horses were lovely, everything I had read about the sweet nature of these horses was true. They were fab to ride, the stables well kept and the staff kind and helpful. We had the pick up and it was on time. The ride was about 90 mins all in all and goes through ancient lava fields on well kept trails. I joined the faster group — we tolted which I had so wanted to do, very different gait and comfortable once you get it. Amazing experience- highly recommend 😀

I booked this tour on a whim for the day of our arrival in Iceland. We were tired, jet lagged, and cold. I almost canceled. Thank goodness we didn’t. The horses are wonderful. The 2 hour ride was perfect for beginners. Yes, it was cold, rainy, and crazy windy. But what an introduction to the landscape! It was a great experience all around. Absolutely will do it again if we are fortunate enough to come back.

Fantastic, the staff were lovely, very passionate about the wellbeing of their horses. They explained very well how to ride a horse and pickup was on time. We even got to feed the horses after!

Pick up/drop-off ran smoothly at designated areas. Plenty of helpful highly-professional staff, abundant loaner equipment, and attention to safety/comfort of the horses. They accommodated different riding skills easily. Stopped in attractive place and assisted with photos taken with rider's own cameras. Never thought I'd say this but the ride was very long over terrain that didn't change... You'll need to ask for a guide to demonstrate the special Icelandic horse gait. (They won't do the fast special gait due to trail conditions.) I was in the low experience group and all we did was walk. Maybe the more advanced group got to do the special gait? Very well run and a good value.

I am so happy we did this excursion as it was absolutely brilliant. As a beginner, the horses were easy to ride and well trained. The staff at the center and on the ride were experienced, accommodating and really helpful. We rode out into the beautiful countryside and it was awesome. For those who wanted to go faster, we separated into two groups near the end. Thank you for a special afternoon.

This is one of the most spectacular horseback riding tours I've ever been on, the breathtaking natural beauty of this country is incredible, and the Icelandic Horses are even better! Having great guides definitely made the experience even more memorable! I highly recommend checking it out if you're planning on making a trip to Iceland at some point, well worth every penny, and then some.

It was a great time, I was an Adventurous Beginner who was able to tolt my first time on a horse, with my partner who is an experienced rider. Loved that this ride offered more than just a walk. They had a bunch of horses of varying sizes and were able to accommodate everyone.

Just fabulous all round. Horses are really well raised and cared for. Guides are relaxed and don't show any stress. Photo opportunity available

This was a really special experience. The event was very organized and the horses were well mannered. I went with the "adventurous beginner" group and trotted for the first time! Definitely something I would do again

Such a special experience. The Icelandic horses are so beautiful and sweet tempered. The facility is very organized and comfortable. The staff at Ishestar are all highly professional and kind. They are very careful and patient in order to give you and the horses the best experience. I had sweet Sproti. The Viking tour was intermediate /advanced and about 3 hours across gorgeous landscape with lupines in full bloom. What I loved most is that the care of the horses is exceptional and they get plenty of time to roam freely out on the mountain side.