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.

Guides were careful to match rider with the right horse. Group broke into two so that some could ride fast and others slow. Gear was perfect. Good ride on good trails. Guides stopped to take individual pictures. Competent a d friendly staff.

Such a fun day learning about the Icelandic horses, riding along gorgeous trails, and speaking with the guides. Thank you for having horses and trails to enjoy for every person in our family, from beginner to advanced riders!

Excellent experience riding Icelandic horses! The horses were very well cared for and calm. All of the young women accompanying the ride were helpful, knowledgeable and kind. We recommend this activity for both beginner and experienced riders. The staff takes care of everyone. And the scenery is magnificent, a beautiful groomed and flat trail surrounded by lupine flowers and pine trees. It didn’t hurt that the weather was perfect!! By the way, we are 68 and 70 years old!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience during our "Horses and Waffles" riding tour on June 17th. I'm a professional trainer but my husband had not ridden in decades and we were seeking a calm, relaxing ride, which is exactly what we received. We were so impressed with the care and attention given to their fabulous Icelandic horses, the professionalism of the staff and their absolute passion for sharing their love of Iceland and the Icelandic horses. I was constantly asking questions of our tour guide who graciously answered them all in detail. At the end of our tour, our hostess prepared delicious waffles for us! I would love to return in the future!

Appropriate for various skill levels. Beautiful countryside and friendly horses. The staff were very helpful and clearly enjoy the job.

This was a highlight of our family trip (3 generations) to Iceland. All of us enjoyed our horseback rides and the people who led and assisted our group were wonderful. I had not been on a horse since my honeymoon 50 years ago. But I really wanted to go and so did six grandkids/adult kids. For most, it was the first time on a horse. The scenery was gorgeous. Two of our favorite horses were Regna and Sleeping Beauty, but the managers did a great job of matching each of us to an appropriate horse. So glad we had this experience at these stables.