Price
2026
Minimum 3 night stay - €360 per person, per night
Dates & Prices
ICELAND
Icelandic Horse Farm Stay
Overview
For those who would like to experience the Icelandic horse in its natural habitat, we offer this unique opportunity for guests to stay at our partner’s farm in the north Hvammur. Familiarize yourself with the daily lifestyle of Icelandic horse farmers and ride on horses especially chosen to your abilities and skill. Your friendly host Haukur known for his Trail of Hope tour will make sure to make this a fantastic and memorable vacation. Riding time per day ranges from 2-3 hours.
Our farmer Haukur and his team is famous for spoiling their guests with great food and great horses and a big effort is made to find horses that fit every rider and that the horses are easy to ride, with a good tölt and nice temperament.
This is a truly special horse riding holiday in Iceland - and unique in the sense that you'll truly become part of the family during your stay, roll up your sleeves and help with farm work whenever needed! The farm work depends on the season and therefore this holiday doesn't follow a specific itinerary.
Plus, it's a flexible stay that we can tailor to your needs, please contact us for more details.
Location
North Iceland
Airport
Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration
Flexible
When to go
All year
Riding level
All levels
Weight
102 kg / 16 stone / 224 lbs
Group size
18 max
Accommodation
Shared dorm style rooms in a farmhouse
Included
All the riding and full board shared accommodation.
Extras
Children - 25% discount applicable for under 12's.
No single rooms available.
Excluded
Flights, tips, airport transfers and alcohol (BYO policy).
Price guarantee
All our riding holidays hold a price guarantee. We believe in your piece of mind on price when you book with us and will refund the difference should you find the same riding holiday elsewhere at a lower price.
Exchange rate
Rates are subject to daily exchange rate fluctuations, please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full details.
Transfers
We will assist you to find transfers to the farm and back to Reykjavik if needed.
Departure dates
Open all year, please enquire availability.
Riding & Itinerary
-This holiday does not follow a specific itinerary.-
When you arrive at the Hvammur Farm, you get to know your hosts and shown to your room at the farm. A warm outdoor hot tub is available to guests to enjoy during their stay.
During your stay at the farm, you participate in whatever is going on, depending on the season. You are welcome to join in the daily chores and help with the horses and other animals.
Your hosts will make you part of their daily life and for example take you along when visiting other breeding farms, transport horses or drive their herds of horses to other meadows. Each season has certain tasks to accomplish!
In the morning of your last day you return back to Reykjavík on a scheduled bus.
Note
Please disinfect all of your riding gear to protect the horses. Used leather gear is not allow to Iceland, bring insulated rubber style boots or brand new unused riding boots.
Horses
Icelandic Horses
Riding level
All levels
Type of riding
2-4 hours daily rides
Tack
English
Weight limit
102 kg / 16 stone / 224 lbs
Group size
18 max
Accommodation & Meals
Hvammur farm is situated in the beautiful Vatnsdalur Valley which is full of the old Sagas and has the famous salmon fishing river Vatnsdalsá running down the middle. The farmhouse was renovated 4 years ago and has a hot tub in the garden with a view over the river.
6 rooms
2-4 beds in each room, altogether max 19
2 separate showers and toilets
Outdoor jacuzzi
Mobile connection and WiFi
Meals
Full board is provided. The menu consists of a large breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals (fish or lamb). Vegetarian meals are available if requested when booking. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.
Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price and are hard to get in the remote areas. We recommend you bring your own bottle.
Accommodation
Shared dorm style rooms in a farmhouse
Single Supplement
Shared accommodation only
Meals
Inform us about food allergies and intolerances
Drinks
Bring your own alcohol policy
The Destination
Northern Iceland is renowned for its immense geological power, centered around the Diamond Circle route, which links spectacular sights often experienced with fewer crowds than the south. Key features include the geothermal wonders of the Lake Mývatn area (with its pseudo-craters and steaming mud pots), Europe's most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss, and the iconic Goðafoss. Furthermore, the region is celebrated as the best place for whale watching, headquartered in Húsavík, while the city of Akureyri serves as the cultural hub of the north.
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