Horse back riding in North Iceland

In the North of Iceland, at the longest fjord of Iceland, Eyjafjördur, lies dreamly Grytubakki, our farmhouse. Since 1985 we are offering a variety of long and short riding tours. Curious young horses, mysterious cities of the Elves, a Viking treasure hidden in the ground, attractive valleys, rivers and a colourful world of wonders are waiting for the guest. We ride through remote valleys to the North Atlantic and with a herd of freely running horses to Lake Myvatn, the famous lake of the midges.  In the autumn, when the first snow-flakes are announcing winter, our guests may experience our new riding tour "Autumn Colours and Northern Lights" - a fascinating tour through the autumnal landscape of Northern Iceland.  The Polar Hestar riding tours are from different length and suitable for experienced and less experienced riders. For further information, please visit our website, www.polarhestar.is.  Let yourself be enchanted by the fascinating world of Iceland on horseback!

At our farm Helluland in the north of Iceland we offer horse tours that suit everybodi, whether you are beginners or advanced riders, whether you come alone or as a group, and you can also choose between short and long tours - we will design a trip tailored according to your individual needs!

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND. Our life is horse tours. It's been our passion, all our life. To go out in the nature and be a team with the horse. To see the beautiful places, and sometimes tough landscape, that molded our beloved Icelandic horse. To have the companionship of other horse lovers, and to just live and breath the fresh air in the nature, and feel the rhythm of life. We offer guided horse tours with one of us, the local farmers at Langhus farm, or our assistant guides. We have well trained horses, steady and obedient, they are our family and work horses, and some of them have been used for competitions, they are happy, well taken care of, get regular days off, and a long vacation every year, and live a fulfilled life. We take the time to match you with the right horse for you, and to give good instructions about riding so you can enjoy the tour better. We keep this on a personal level, so people can see the Icelandic nature, the background of the horses and what made them what they are (the sometimes harsh and sometimes wonderful nature, the breeding, the people and the culture), get lessons if they want, get to know excellent horses and visit an Icelandic farm on the real countryside. We have several tour options 1-4 hour long. But we can also do a special tour based on your wishes. We can do private tours for an extra fee. Just feel free to contact us and we make something wonderful together, and more important, have fun. Sometimes people also book more than one day tour. On our website you also find information about what accommodation is in the neighborhood, ideas about what to do when not riding etc. Our groups are usually small and at the speed and difficulty that fits our guests. But if you have a bigger group, then we can now accommodate groups of 18 beginner riders, and 25 if some in your group are experienced. We also have programs for even bigger groups than that. Also, it always takes a few minutes extra to prepare you for the tour, and it's not fun for you to be in a hurry. We do a little riding lesson before the tour itself starts, so if you are beginners you learn a bit about how to ride, and experienced riders learn how to ride the Icelandic horse. That is helpful and fun for everybody. So, the whole visit/experience here can easily take 30-90 minutes more than the tour itself. On the other hand, if you are very experienced and on a tight schedule we can do the whole process in a fast way and focus simply on the ride itself. Animal welfare is also a priority for us, each horse never goes on more than 1 tour per day, and we give them at least 2 days off per week. They also get at least 2 months of vacation every year. They have big grassy pastures to roam on and top quality hay in the winter time. They live a very natural life in big herds. Eco-consciousness is also a priority on our farm, to minimize trash, pollution and strain on nature. Our add-on options, the geothermal mineral bath, and the waffle lunch, are also very popular.

The farm Syðra-Skörðugil is located in the heart of Skagafjörður. By road number 75 between Varmahlíð and Sauðárkrókur. From our farm and to Varmahlíð the nearest village are only about 5 km. Accommodation: We offer accommodation in our guesthouse which we just renovated in 2015. There are 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the house , fully equipped kitchen and a cosy living room. Outdoor by the house is a cozy terrace with new garden furnitures, gas BBQ and a hot tub.Horse rental: We offer you a great selection of horses in our horse rental, both for beginners and advanced riders. In our rental you can choose from 1 hour trip up to 4 hour trip. Our specialtie is the ride to the Museum of Glaumbær. Ride to Glaumbær, take your time looking outside and inside the museum and after that we offer you some coffe and cakes in Áskaffi which is a coffe house located in Glaumbær. Great experience.Long riding tours: We also offer a great selection of long riding tours. Then we ride for few days around our beautiful Skagafjörður. Fur further information check out our website www.sydraskordugil.is

For the last 20 years we have been organising highland riding tours where we go out for 5-10 days in the magical highlands of Iceland, these tours we operate under the name of RIDING ICELAND www.riding-iceland.com At Saltvík we offer riding tours at all levels and try our best to make the experience of riding an icelandic horse in the nature of Iceland an unforgettable experience weather you are a experienced rider or a beginner. We offer simple but nice accommodation in our old farmhouse at Saltvík.

On the farm Stóra-Ásgeirsá in Húnaþing vestra (4 km from road no.1) you can visit the animals, pet them and spend time with them. You can go horseback riding in the beautiful nature around Stóra-Ásgeirsá and have a nice time in the countryside of Iceland. Stóra-Ásgerisá offers cosy accommodation up to eleven people in 4 made-up bedrooms, breakfast and free wifi. Regional attractions: Hvítserkur, Kolugljúfur og Borgarvirki. Please contact us for more information and bookings.

Akureyri Riding Tours is located on our farm Gásir, near Akureyri, approximately 10km away.  We offer manly 1 hour riding tours but under request we can offer longer horse riding.  The horse riding center is owned and run by the family at Gásir.

Whether you are a first-time rider, a fanatical horse enthusiast or anything in between, we'll either have the right tour for you in our program or create a customised experience suited to your individual needs and wishes. We offer short riding tours from 1/2 an hour up to multi day tours. With experienced guides at your side, you might be crossing rivers, climbing up and down steep mountains, tölting over smooth fields or visit the scenic waterfall "Reykjafoss". There is no better way to explore the beautiful landscape of Skagafjörður than on horseback. We run short riding tours all year round. If you are also looking for accommodation, we'll be happy to welcome you to one of our cozy cottages overlooking the magnificent plains and mountains of the Skagafjörður valley.´ 

See Iceland like the vikings did a thousand years ago, sitting on your horse and enjoying the view and the landscapes of rural Iceland. Listen to the sounds of birds, of water flowing and hooves gently tapping on the ground. Our tours are enjoyable for both beginners and more experienced riders and if our listed rides don’t fit your plans we can customise the experience just for you.Our rides mainly take place along Skjálfandafljót, one of Iceland’s largest rivers, where we follow ancient sheep paths that have been formed by the sheep walking the same routes for centuries. You’ll be accompanied by an experienced guide that knows the horses, the area and the folklores that have lived through the ages and still live on. Check our website eyjardalsa.is for more information and booking.

Horseback ridingOur peaceful farm Lýtingsstaðir is situated in the North of Iceland in Skagafjörður, only 20 km away from road#1.We offer horseback riding tours (beginner and experienced level) on beautiful trails, in small groups, and away from traffic. Personal service, experienced guides, excellent riding horses, and maintained equipment ensure a high-quality experience. Available from April-October. AccommodationWe offer accommodation in three wooden cottages for self-catering. Enjoy midsummer nights out on the deck or let dancing Northern Lights take your breath away. Take a ride or a walk, watch horses and sheep, explore the surroundings, and enjoy the many activities Skagafjörður has to offer. Available all year round.Lýtingsstaðir is a fully licensed riding holiday company, operating since the year 2000, welcoming you with warm hospitality and a personal atmosphere. The Old StableInspired by the long history of the farm, a horse stable, and a storage room were built in 2015. The two gabled houses combine turf, stones, and wood, and they are masterpieces of traditional, even if nowadays very rare, Icelandic craftsmanship. We want to tell visitors how horses were kept on farms in the old days, and we have a display featuring old tools, tack, and other items connected with horses and farming. Audioguide is available in different languages.Open daily from May to September, other times of year on request. Entrance fee with audio guide included.

 Snowmobiling Adventure in Akureyri, Iceland  Discover Iceland’s winter wonderland on a snowmobile tour near Akureyri,an exciting way to experience the northern landscapes. Join us for a smallgroup adventure, with a maximum of 10 participants per tour, to explore themountains around Akureyri on a snowmobile. This tour offers an unforgettableride through Iceland's rugged terrain, ideal for anyone looking to enjoy thebeauty and thrill of winter in Iceland.   We also offer ice fishing tours, either as day trips or with accommodationin a fishing lodge.