Horse rentals in Iceland - Horse rental in Iceland

List of major horse rentals in Iceland that can take you on horse riding tours around Iceland. The Icelandic horse is unique. All of the horses found in Iceland today are the descendants of horses taken here by the Vikings. Because space was precious on the longboats only the best horses were selected.  The Icelandic Horse is considered to be of Mongolian origin like the Arabian horse, arriving in Iceland via Russia and Norway. The breed has been kept completely pure in Iceland for over 100 years.  It is small, yet strong, and known for its good temper and friendliness. It is unique in that it has five gaits and is exceptionally smooth to ride.

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• Ishestar Riding Tours - a Leading, Fully Licensed Tour Operator.
  Ishestar are Iceland's, and the world's, largest outfitter with more than 1300 horses. They offer an extensive holiday riding program ranging from a 2 hour ride from a new Riding Centre to a 17 days adventurous highland ride.
• Laxnes horse rental (South Iceland, Capital area)
  Laxnes Farm has existed for hundreds of years but only part of the farm built in 1898 still stands. Laxnes horse rental offers both short and long riding tours through the beautiful and interesting landscapes of the surrounding area. It is the oldest horse rental in the vicinity of Reykjavik and the capital area.

Horse rentals in West Iceland

• Lysuholl Travel Service - West Iceland (Snaefellsnes)
  Variety of services for travellers in West Iceland. We offer both short and long riding tours, which have become enormously popular. There are one-hour rides, day tours, and trips lasting several days. Lysuholl is also a horse breeding farm for the Icelandic horse.
• Skessuhorn - Horse rental in west Iceland
  We have a good quality horse rental at location, ideal for groups staying at our premises or just dropping by.
• Snorrastadir (west Iceland)
  Travel service Snorrastadir offers horse rental, we have many years of experience in renting out horses. Both guesthouse and sleeping bag accommodation at location.

Horse rentals in North Iceland

• Engimyri - North Iceland
  Engjamyri is Located by road 1. the main rout when travelling Iceland. 34 km east of Akureyri the capital of north Iceland. We also have a guesthouse offers 7 double rooms, all with made up beds, sleeping bag accommodation and a camping area.
• Polar Hestar
  In the North of Iceland, at the longest fjord of Iceland, Eyjafjordur, lies dreamy Grytubakki, our farmhouse, the starting point of a variety of long and short riding tours in an extraordinary landscape.

Horse rentals in North West Iceland - Iceland West fjords

• Svadilfari Horse Rental
  Svadilfari offer horse treks through the spectacular  landscape of North West Iceland. Whether it's up into the West Iceland highland wilderness areas, or through the lovely farming country, riding with Svadilfari is always an adventure.

Horse rentals in South Iceland

• Eldhestar, Horse Rental
  Eldhestar Ltd. (Volcano Horses) have organized riding tours since 1987. Eldhestar is one of the leading horse-trekking company in Iceland, offering tours from one hour to ten days, working with 1000-2000 horses at nine locations in Iceland.
• Hekluhestar (south Iceland)
  Family farm where the horses are the centre of activity, brought up and trained with the requirements of our guests in mind. Accommodation with or without full board in a private house with self-catering, for individuals and small groups of up to 18 people.
• Ingolfur - Olfusholl (Ölfushöll)
  A riding tour on an Icelandic horse is for both beginners and advanced riders an unforgettable adventure and a must when travelling Iceland. High quality hotel accommodation at location. We have over 60 horses.

Horse rentals with the Icelandic Horse in other Locations around the world

• Horses North, LLC
  Horses North has tours for any level of rider, from one day to two weeks - and a chance to explore a country which will delight all nature lovers.