Great place to ride horses in Iceland. Crew is great. Horses are sweet and calm. Highly recommend for anyone interested in riding Iceland’s amazing horses.

My family and I booked a Black Beach tour and it didn’t disappoint. The staff was so friendly and educated us about Iceland! It was cold and windy, but so worth the trip to see the beach on horseback. They made time for pictures!

Horseback Riding is really my wife's thing but being able to do it on Black Sand Beach was pretty spectacular. The guides were very nice and asked about each rider's experience and comfort level. The Icelandic horses are a bit shorter and squattier than those in the states and their trot is much smoother. Got to traverse a creek along with a light trot at the end of the ride. I'm not a big horseback guy but I was very comfortable the whole time. My wife was thrilled and the experience was great!

Really fun experience with very friendly guides & an amazing view of the ocean. Definitely recommended, even if you've never ridden a horse before (which was my case).

What a great time! Super patient guides. We had four people with varying degrees of experience and they made everyone comfortable and confident. They were clear on what to expect, how to work as a team with your horse and laid out every step. Very kind people and beautiful horses and scenery. I also needed to switch my booking since the road was closed and they were super accommodating!

Myself (experienced rider) and boyfriend (complete novice) came here and both thoroughly enjoyed. Guides were super friendly and talked the group through, and chatted to us throughout. Dismounted and took pictures for us all (great pictures too!) we got to do the tölt too which was fun! Not a challenging ride so if you are looking for a full trek it’s probably not ideal, but if you’re looking for a fun and different way to see the black beaches then definitely do this!!

My husband, son (16 years) and I went on the Black Beach Riding Tour. The tour guides were patient and experienced. I was apprehensive and they me feel very comfortable, chose the appropriate horse for me, and stayed with me until I became comfortable. They put you in groups based on ability, therefore, everyone receives the right experience. I highly recommend this company and would definitely use them again.

My husband found this tour and booked it and I am so glad that he did. We arrived early and were promptly greeted and checked in by friendly staff who let us walk around the stables and pet the horses while we waited for the tour to begin. When you walk around the stables you will find the bios of all the different horses working including their age and fun information about their personalities. My husband and I were paired with the horses Isac and Kvika, who we both quickly got to know their personalities and quirks which was very fun. Prior to the tour the guides walked us through important safety information as well as taught us how to use the reigns, where to hold them, important commands and how to position the body and more. I have only been horseback riding a few times in my life so I am not experienced and I found their instructions to be simple to learn and effective. One thing to note, I have seen in other reviews people have photographs they took from horseback, we were instructed not to use our phones while riding. This was due to safety and they requested that our hands remain on the reigns at all times. Since we were not allowed to take pictures ourselves, the guides led us to a very beautiful and scenic location on the beach where they took pictures of everyone including a group shot (if you were with multiple people) and a shot of you by yourself. And then before we left the guides helped us all find our horses bios so we could all take photos of the horses we road which was really neat. All the horses seemed very healthy, well cared for and happy. I was impressed with how well the staff new their horses and behaviors. At one point during the tour my horse Kvika was following too close to the horse in front which was upsetting the horse in front. The guide had me pull out of line and go in front of that horse so to make sure all the horses were happy and comfortable. Kivka ended up following to close to the horse my husband was on (Isac), but he didn't mind at all. Later on when we re-formed the line Kvika hurried to be in the front and cut infront Isac (who once again didn't mind). I also noticed Kvika didn't like walking in the center of mud puddles and despite my direction she would go around. These were the fun little quirks I mentioned above and how each horse is different, getting to know the horse was my favorite part. This is a long review (bare with me) but one other mention, the stables provide helmets (required) and gloves (optional) for your use.

As a former trail-riding instructor in Wyoming, USA, I was delighted that our guide, Hilary, allowed us to have an enjoyable and high-tempo experience with our horses Spordur and Lotta. Hilary first ensured our safety, as any proper guide should, but eventually gave us the opportunity to trot, canter, and even push our horses toward a gallop across the beaches. Throughout, Hilary was a fantastic conversationalist and she talked with me and my sister endlessly throughout the ride. I cannot say enough about my horse. Spordur was agreeable, allowing me to break from the group and run off the beaten path Hilary and her horse were setting. He was responsive and light-mouthed. Overall, he allowed me to be an active rider and gave me a great experience.

There were just the 2 of us on our tour, but out we went. Sanna, our guide, was experienced and helpful and genuinely likes her job. They gave us rain pants and gloves . ( We had waterproof jackets on already). My friend was not an experienced rider and had no interest in trotting. I wanted to experience that Icelandic gait, so at the end we dropped off my friend at the stables, and Sanna took me out . We trotted down the road , and I laughed the entire way. What fun . The horses are beautiful and gentle and we loved the experience. Thank you Sanna!!

Neither my husband nor I had ever ridden a horse. That was not at all a problem for them. Both of our horses were super chill. I had a heck of a time getting on my chubby horse, the staff had no problem helping me up. We had bad weather that day, lots of rain, so what was booked as a group tour became a private tour as we were the only ones who booked. I loved that our tour went out anyway instead of rescheduling us to another time. Even more lucky, the weather stopped raining just before our tour and started again just after. They also had great waterproof gear for us to borrow. It was so lovely riding on the black same beach. We got to try a Tolt, a very special gait that only Icelandic horses can do. (Iceland has very strict laws governing their horses. You’ll only see Icelandic horses in Iceland) The best part of the tour for my husband and I? We got to do a river fjord!!!! :-D that was so amazing for us. My husbands horse kept trying to stop for snacks, mine had to wear a bag on her nose to keep her from snacking, they were both so chubby and cute. The guide, whose name I’ve forgotten, was so wonderful. She stopped on the beach, moved our horses into a better position, and took a bunch of photos on our phones. We were also allowed to bring our GoPro, the only rule is it had to be on the helmet or chest mount. :-) We had a great time, laughed a lot, and that is a memory we will cherish forever!

Dreams coming true.. ❤️✨🌈🐴 My friend Renske and I had booked a tour at @vikhorses to go ride on the Black sandy beaches in the south of Iceland. When you book a tour you never know how big the group will be and if you will only go walking. And we were lucky because we were the only 2. So with 2 great guides we went riding. And we loved it so ❤️ We did the tölt with the tour. And it feels so funny haha. But pretty comfy. And when the guide asked if we wanted to canter/gallop along the beach, my smile became even bigger 😁 I looove to gallop in full speed along the beach! So that’s what we did. Facing all the elements of nature. Wind, hail, rain, sun. We had it all during our 1 hour ride. The horses are beautiful and just amazing and our guides Hilary and Virginia the best! Tnx so much!

I have minimal experience riding horses, but after seeing all the lovely Icelandic horses I felt obligated to go horseback riding along the beach with my husband. What a fun experience! I felt perfectly safe the entire time, and all of the horses were so calm and comfortable. We also had 3 tour guides with our group, and they frequently checked in on us to ensure we were comfortable with the pace and the ride. After spending some time getting to know our horses (mine was Lelo aka Grandpa), we were able to try tolting along the beach. The entire tour lasted somewhere between 1-2 hours, and it was an excellent experience

Iceland weather is tricky but my wife and I found a great window of opportunity to go. We loved our guides and everyone was so helpful. Thank you for the great memory of our trip.

This is definitely an activity you shouldn’t miss. They kindly fit me in after my ice cave tour. Lisa was great company and thankfully freely shared information about Icelandic horses. I knew they were special, but did not know that they have two more gaits than ordinary horses. We walked, trotted and tolted along the black sand beach and under the gorgeous green cliffs with birds and hang gliders soaring high above us. An indescribably beautiful experience.