We chose a two hour house back riding tour. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Once at the horse farm, we were given time to go over some rules and regulations, to have some hot chocolate, to dress warm and mingle among the beautiful horses.. The staff was excellent, caring and making sure everyone had a positive experience. They even stopped on the way to take pictures of you on the horse. After leaving a hat behind, a very kind staff member (Neel) took my email address and creatively found a way to get my hat back to me while I was still in Iceland. In spite of the weather being very cold, snow and sleet we were protected by the warm jumpsuits they provided for us. The view and experience was amazing. I do it again.

Myself and two of my children, aged 9 and 13 went on the 50 minutes lava field ride. I've never been on a horse in my life, but we all really enjoyed this. The guides were really friendly and told us a lot about the horses (and the Icelandic horses union) and the lava fields in Iceland. The horses had a lot of personality, but were all very well behaved. We would have loved to have come back or tried a longer tour, but we didn't have the time unfortunately. Highly recommended.

Horses seemed to be well cared for-I am no expert on horse care so take this with a grain of salt but it was clear that the people working there did really care about the horses and the horses seemed chill with being ridden. Views were beautiful, riding was fun and straightforward, guides were super friendly. A bit expensive but worth it IMO

This was the only excursion we planned while in Iceland and it was not disappointing. We were the only couple to ride that day with our three experienced guides. Sophie, Peah, and Leah was awesome. They gave us a very unique experience and being the only couple riding we really felt special. Loved the horses, mine was named Spirit and he had a mind of his own. The only drawback was the location was a little difficult to find but overall, I highly recommend this trip.

My boyfriend (who has no riding experience) and I (who grew up riding) did the Black Sand Beach tour and could not have asked for a better experience! Our guide, Lia, was fantastic and had a strong passion for horses and nature. It’s clear the horses are loved and well cared for. The views around the property and at the black sand beaches were breathtaking! Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique experience in Iceland.

Great experience. The staff was really nice, the horses seemed really well cared for. We all really enjoyed it. We split off with the faster group and got our fair share of trotting. I will say, it's more about the horse experience than the scenery, but that's fine. Just don't be disappointed that it's not the most scenic of your time in Iceland. They had snowsuits you could wear if you weren't bundled up enough for the weather.

I had such a great time here. They did a great job of preparing us and finding out about our experience riding to match us with an appropriate horse. Although being with the horses and riding was my favourite part, the landscape was also phenomenal. The leader of our group shared very interesting stories with me (my horse was second in line) about Icelandic horses, the farm, and the natural environment. We had lots of time to spend time with our horse after the ride, take pics, etc.

Me and my friend pretty much blindly booked this tour last second before our trip to Iceland, and I’d say it was worth it. The trip was nice, and the landscape was gorgeous, especially during summer and in the sun. The guides were very kind and helpful! They offered to take pictures at the destination, as well as some grazing and fun facts about the Icelandic horse, which was super sweet! Socializing with the other tourists which were as excited as me was also really fun! I had a really good time on my horse. Even if he was a bit of a pushy youngster, he was the most wonderful little guy. I could absolutely tell that the horses are being trained very well! The reason why I’m giving this tour a 4/5 is because of some difficulties with the pickup, and because the lines on our trip went well out of control. On the trip, you get separated into two groups. One group for those who want to take it slow, and one for those who want to tölt/trot. There were definitely a lot of people who overestimated their ability and went for the speedier group without knowing how to control a horse properly. This led to the line being cut, random people stopping at random times right in your face, people not knowing how to walk on or control their speed, etc. which threw the entire group out of proportion. I could feel both me and my horse get stressed and upset with the situation as it kept happening the entire trip. I’m sure this could’ve been avoided with some more checks on the riders experience level. Else from that our trip was very lovely. When you register your hotel as your pickup place, make sure to check your spam/trash folders for any mails about pickup information, as we never received this mail and kept waiting for half an hour as we didn’t know that we were supposed to meet up at a bus stop nearby. Thankfully the situation solved itself in the end! Thank you for having me Íshestar! ❤️

I did this trip through Viator. It was fantastic. I got picked up and dropped off at my hotel, the riding was well-organized and so much fun. I've ridden Icelandic horses before, but with a different company. Ishestar provided ran suits, which was perfect since it rained the whole time, but that didn't detract. Our group had five guides with us and after about 10-15 minutes, we could split into a slow or fast group. I've never been able to go faster than an amble on any other horse riding experience, but since I went with the fast group, we trotted and tolted (another gait that I hadn't experienced), which was fun. I had a beautiful bay horse name Freya and she was very good to me. The guides were sweet and knowledgeable and when we took our break at the top of a hill overlooking a lava field, they took individual and family photos of us. It's clear the horses are well-cared for. They get six months off from humans, which I like. We also got tea and coffee after ward while we waited for the shuttle driver to return. I would ride with this company again and I highly recommend it.

I loved the experience I had riding with Ishestar. The horses were well trained and that helped boost confidence. The guides/trainers were so helpful and attentive, no matter what the issue was. Their advice was easy to understand and process. The trail and scenery felt authentic . I am ready to go again and bump up to the next speed level. I just didn't want to do that the first time out. I am an experienced rider and I was riding with beginner level family members. We all enjoyed the coffees and water and gift shop after the ride.

Amazing company. Professional and courteous people. Beautiful and gentle horses. Our family enjoyed the horse riding tour and we are beginners. Thank you.

June 19th 2024 We recommend Islenski Horseback riding over Ishetar. Ishtar will not refund tours for beginning riders when the W EATHER is UNSAFE. It is raining/windy/unsafe to ride Wednesday June 19th from 10am-12noon. Ishetar had no other rides available later in the day and we couldn’t reschedule because our flight home leaves in the am June 20th.

I did the Viking tour and fortunately I was the only one that day and I got a private tour! The staff was very welcoming and my guide, Elisa, made the tour very fun and informative about Icelandic horses and the Iceland as a whole. I would 100% recommend booking any tour with Ishestar

10/10 Everything in the smallest detail exceeded my expectations. First of all, from the very beginning you can feel that the horses are loved and cared for in this stable. The staff - both reception and guides - are very friendly, calm but also professional. It was my first time and I was taught the basics well and felt safe on horseback with the guides. The trail is amazing, you go through lava fields and there are mountains all around. It was great and after this experience I am even thinking of starting a new hobby!

This entire experience was incredible! My 8yr old daughter and myself went. We had assumed she wouldn't be able to ride alone, so she was quite nervous when she was brought her own horse to ride. The staff however was so positive and encouraging. They reassured her, reminded her how to hold the reins. During the ride our guide ended up having her next to her and they talked the whole way! At the end she let my daughter ride in all by herself, and now my daughter wants to go again! Our other guide was fantastic about reminding us about riding tips (pull the reins to the right, stay to the right of the trail, lean back going downhill), telling us about the lava field, she also used our phones to take photos of us on the horses!