Riding the Icelandic horse in its home country and herding along the other free running horses through the highlands, across lava fields and rivers is a thrill. This is the traditional way of riding and you change to a fresh horse at least once a day. Accommodation is from rustic huts to guesthouses and farms and there is a trail to suit every level of adventurous rider. Different routes explore the seaside, the lands of the legendary trolls and elves, and historic upland trade routes through glacial terrain and extinct volcanoes. There are hot springs, impressive lava fields and glaciers to view over a land where the sun barely sets during the summer months. The better tracks allow memorable, fast rides in the soft tölt for which the Icelandic horses are renowned. You can even add on a half day whale watching to the itinerary for an Wow factor!
These are wonderful horse riding holidays in Iceland.